Sondra Van Huss

Sondra Van Huss -

My Name: Sondra Van Huss

My Website/Blog: www.sondravanhuss.com

Location: Holden, Maine USA

Artwork Count: 15

Profile Views: 5463

Followers: 268

Joined On: Aug 27, 2008

About Me

Professional artist working in a contemporary realistic style. I strive to present drama and mystery in most of my paintings and at the same time engage the viewer's full attention so they see the “la vie silencieuse des objets” — the silent life of objects! I work very hard to find the right objects,lighting and mood for my still life set ups to invoke what I seek to capture - something unique, creative, out of the ordinary and hopefully beautiful! I have a BFA from UC Irvine, studied at... more

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Henryk Fantazos - 8/27/2008 11:29:00 PM

Very disciplined,restrained compositions that owe much of their strength to judicious spareness.I also enjoy the technical cleanliness: no smeary "master-strokes" here!It feels me with gladness to look at these works.

bill - 8/30/2008 2:25:00 PM

I love the realism of your work the reflections of your pieces are amazing.

Wes Waugh - 9/3/2008 3:47:00 AM

thanks Sondra, ...Midnight delight is amazing work, the bowl (turine?) is masterful!

- 9/4/2008 3:13:00 AM

absolutley love your work! tim

Karen Sloan (Wall Flower Studio) - 9/5/2008 7:46:00 PM

Sondra, Your work is exquisite. Subtle, yet dramatic. : ) Best, Karen

Linda - 9/7/2008 5:03:00 PM

Love the drama you bring to your still lifes.

Sondra Van Huss - 9/8/2008 4:00:00 AM

Thank you Henryk, Bill, Wes, Tim, Karen and Linda for your lovely comments. They are very much appreciated.

Patricia Ryan - 9/8/2008 6:19:00 PM

Hi Sondra, thanks for dropping by my site. I''m really impressed by your work. I tend to respond to emotion in work, and your calla paintings are very powerful, also the daisy in the vase. Very stimulating! Best wishes, Patty

Connie McClure - 9/9/2008 4:25:00 PM

Your work has such a translucent glow to it....love the wonderful contrasts.

pieter WAGEMANS - 9/11/2008 5:44:00 PM

hi Sandra, your paintings are nice and have original compositions. I like the reflections

Linda - 9/13/2008 1:27:00 AM

Sondra, your paintings are so serene and calming. Count me among your fans. Linda

Ron Johnson - 9/13/2008 11:52:00 PM

Fun Stuff! Thanks for dropping by my site.

Sondra Van Huss - 9/14/2008 4:27:00 PM

Thank you Patricia, Connie, Pieter, Linda & Ron for taking the time to come to my site and your kind comments about my work. Thank you.

Kate - 9/15/2008 2:38:00 AM

Wow, sondra, you have really climbed to a very high ranking here on brushspace, and the reason is obvious!

Allan Simpson - 9/15/2008 8:04:00 PM

You have achieved dramatic designs through the sparseness and restraint shown. Clear lucid lines set against silent uncluttered backdrops, this seeming simplicity of style and restraint in the use of colours imbues your works with elegant peacefulness with an edge. I like it very much.

WR Jones - 9/17/2008 1:45:00 PM

Some very nice designs here. It looks like you spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Do you cook as well as you paint? And, how can you leave California for a COLD place?

sharon wright - 9/18/2008 2:37:00 PM

Love your striking colours, yet your paintings evoke silence and serenity. Very impressive. Thanks for your visit and comment.. much appreciated.

Torrie Smiley - 9/18/2008 9:44:00 PM

It is such an honor when an artist of your caliber comments on my work. Thank you so much! Big Bird is my interpretation of an ostrich/emu. I don''t do animals very often, my daughters tell me I make them look too much like people!

Gavin Calf - 9/19/2008 7:59:00 AM

Thanks for your comments Sondra. Art on the net is wonderful for it''s visibility to many but how I long to see a hung exhibition of work like yours! Excellent!

Sondra Van Huss - 9/19/2008 11:55:00 AM

Thank you Kate, Allan, WR, Sharon, Torrie & Gavin for all of your very kind comments and stopping by my site to view my paintings.

Enzie Shahmiri - 9/20/2008 1:52:00 AM

Hi, thanks for visiting my site and leaving a comment. For some reason I can''t comment on my own page. I like your work as well. All the best! Enzie

Ebeth Scott-Sinclair - 9/20/2008 2:05:00 AM

Thank you for your comment. I also like your work. I enjoy the color composition of Penny Rug - it has a wonderful nostalgic feel. Black Eyed Susans, Black on White, Drooping Flower and Glass Vase are also favorites. Looking forward to seeing more!

Eileen Belanger - 9/20/2008 11:26:00 AM

Thanks for your kind words. It seems we both love realism and your work is remarkable. I love the crisp look and wonderful reflections.

Patrice - 9/20/2008 9:45:00 PM

These are such real still-life''s. Wow.

Bev Wells - 9/21/2008 1:13:00 PM

I love your work and having only just joined Brush space today not knowing what to expect am amazed at the skill of the artists -so glad i joined Happy Painting Bev

Theresa Bayer - 9/21/2008 4:10:00 PM

Beautiful colors & compositions and a sense of luminous quiet.

EMELINA - 9/21/2008 11:38:00 PM

I really like the colors from the oranges painting with the deep blue...

Sondra Van Huss - 9/22/2008 10:33:00 PM

Thank you all for your most kind comments on my work.

brevigliero - 9/23/2008 6:26:00 AM

thank you from italy battista

Pamela Weisberg Fine Art - 9/23/2008 5:43:00 PM

Thank you for following me! Your artwork is great in that if gives a sense of serenity and peace. I love to do still life also and enjoyed looking at your blog.

Barry Pullis - 9/23/2008 8:13:00 PM

Okay... I just put my pencil down... I really had to look at your fantastic still lives... what detail!

Anil Nene - 9/24/2008 5:32:00 PM

I liked your works, they have their own personality. I hope, you have subscribed to carol marine, Qiang Huang, Aaron Lifferth - painting a day blog. Google them to find more about them. They are good at still life paintings. Thanks for viewing my art. Anil Nene India

Mystele - 9/28/2008 11:51:00 PM

i''m am not skilled in artistic language, but there is an elegant simplicity in your work that is refreshing to see.

hussain - 9/29/2008 2:57:00 PM

Your work says that you have peace and calmness in you great works beautiful composition.

Parimal Vaghela - 9/30/2008 9:32:00 PM

I AM VERY MUCH IMPRESSED BY YOUR PAINTINGS.

Lorraine McCarthy - 10/10/2008 11:09:00 AM

Hi Sondra, I love the rich moodineness you have in your work. Welcome to my favorites! Lorraine

Rebanto - 10/15/2008 10:26:00 PM

It is all love, peace and romance. Are you married? If yes, then you must have the tidiest living, and all males have to envy your husband. Congrats for your work. you are after all so spiritual, do you agree with me? Love and regards. - Rebanta

Antoinette James - 10/29/2008 11:10:00 PM

There is a surreal realer than real quality about your work. Your care and thought in the arrangements make them more than a still life adding the drama and engaging the viewer to look further. Really enjoyed looking at your work.

Lavinia Young - 10/30/2008 8:42:00 AM

Thanks for clicking onto my site Sondra, I always enjoy looking at your work.

Patricia Meyer - 10/31/2008 1:59:00 AM

Your painting is beyond beauty. Done to perfection!

Linda Cole - 11/9/2008 10:38:00 PM

Sondra, It''s such a pleasure to view all your work. They are so beautifully rendered and ooze composure and serenity. I love looking and can''t wait to see what''s next.

Laura - 12/9/2008 9:24:00 PM

Nice to have you in my followers. The best time for you. Laura

karen - 12/17/2008 11:17:00 PM

Love your work Sondra, clear, precise. thanks for being a follower.

Sondra Van Huss - 12/20/2008 8:00:00 PM

Thank you to everyone who is following me and for all your very kind comments and messages.