Sofia bonati

New series of dizzying artworks by Argentinian artist Sofia Bonati.

Buy "LISA" by SofiaBonati as a Canvas Print. Pencil, watercolour and markers on paper

The Argentinian artist creates unique portraits of women using pencils, watercolours, inks and floral backdrops

Sofia Bonati creates beautiful portraits of enchanting women with a look of mystery in their eyes. Usually she starts her artworks with a delicate pencil drawing and then adds black ink and colored gouache or watercolor. She was born into a family of Argentinian artists, which was a great inspiration for her to pursue a creative career as well. Currently Sofia is working as an illustrator and graphic designer in the UK. Sofia attributes the development of her style to the likes of Charles…

pencil, gouache and markers on paper

Argentinian artist Sofia Bonati (previously) illustrates arresting portraits that question the distinction between subject and backdrop. She poses her often unsmiling women against dense floral motifs or within dizzying, black-and-white stripes that conceal the bounds of their hair or clothing. Rendered within a tight color palette, the figures stare forward calmly, adding an element of serenity to the otherwise hypnotic works. Currently living in North Wales, Bonati shares many of her…

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