Do you know a cultural leader or arts supporter who
deserves recognition? The public is invited to submit
nominations for the 15th annual Richmond Arts Awards
until Monday, March 13.

Categories: Arts Education, Artistic Innovation and
Excellence, Business and the Arts, Cultural Leadership,
Volunteerism, Youth Arts

Sonia Mocnik is inspired by her surroundings, from cityscapes
to the great outdoors. Vancouver-born, she has always
enjoyed creating some type of art. She paints with the
colours that move her from an urban scene to nature’s
blooms. The energy of each captured moment comes back
through brushing watercolour onto paper. Blooms become
larger, chairs become vibrant, and people add a sense of
mystery. She wants to convey a story and hopes the emotion
felt by the viewer when they see her paintings will speak...

Sonia Mocnik is inspired by her surroundings, from cityscapes
to the great outdoors. Vancouver-born, she has always
enjoyed creating some type of art. She paints with the
colours that move her from an urban scene to nature’s
blooms. The energy of each captured moment comes back
through brushing watercolour onto paper. Blooms become
larger, chairs become vibrant, and people add a sense of
mystery. She wants to convey a story and hopes the emotion
felt by the viewer when they see her paintings will speak...

Sonia Mocnik is inspired by her surroundings, from cityscapes
to the great outdoors. Vancouver-born, she has always
enjoyed creating some type of art. She paints with the
colours that move her from an urban scene to nature’s
blooms. The energy of each captured moment comes back
through brushing watercolour onto paper. Blooms become
larger, chairs become vibrant, and people add a sense of
mystery. She wants to convey a story and hopes the emotion
felt by the viewer when they see her paintings will speak...