Sonja’s work reflects a deep connection with nature and a passion for representing animals. Sonja highlights her subject through the dedication to study and research animals by using techniques in photography and sketching to gain a deeper understanding of the subject. Sonja strives to capture realistic detail to convey the emotions and unique character of the animal. The medium of water colour and pencil provides depth of colour, texture and composition. My ambition is to inspire the viewer to appreciate the beauty and fragility of animals, whether they are domestic with whom we forge partnerships or wild animals whose lives are more mysterious.