In this time of forced isolation and of living in a bubble, I've been thinking about the whole process of sharing your bubble with someone, growing older together and what that all means.  Out of that contemplation came my most recent sculpture-"Weather...

The diamond was established as a true betrothal stone by the fifteenth century,  symbolizing undying affection and the passion of love. Diamonds, of course are still popular, but when a client has me make a ring for them it’s not just a diamond ring - it’s an...

I’m working on a new series documenting the desolate beaches during the pandemic. I look forward to seeing all of you again in the early summer months as we venture out increasingly and carefully. Until then, stay safe and be well. www.lyonimages.com

Well now that I’m in my 9th decade, I guess it’s time to have a website!  With thanks to Deborah Lyon, you can go to www.soniwright.com and see my art – and even a blog and some inspiring prose/poetry.  It was a lot of fun putting it together,...

I started my commission, a triptych in August of last year...and I decided to share my painting progress with you every week from the very beginning stages until  the completion.8-14-2020 created some sketching ideas....more ideas for the...

A while back I built a mobile studio into the bed of a pickup truck with no idea how useful it would be in a pandemic. It was a tight thing to design at about 50 square feet but with a brace of pencils and a pad of graph paper, it was eventually fitted out with a...

I am so grateful for the Ojai Studio Artists group and its hard working volunteer members. My first year in the group allowed me the opportunity to see first hand why it is so renowned and recognized and it has truly been a pleasure to be involved. The arc of my Ojai...

I intend for my sculpture to be intriguing, both visually and psychologically, to probe the viewers' imaginations and to draw them into the pieces themselves, allowing you to come to your own conclusions.Ted Gall's large scale work  is on...

Very recently I’ve been working in this new series of “Circle” paintings on handmade indian paper. From colorful designs to straight monochrome, they gave me the possibility of exploring, helped by the “mysterious” free hand writings, the compositional space filled...

Some examples of my wares for sale in the ’SANCTUM’ store in Ojai.(Previously the Nomad Gallery)

The Fort Wayne Museum of Art in Indiana has acquired three of my large sculptures for their permanent collection.

I am honored to be included in the "Open Show" of Gallery 825 in Los Angeles, curated by Shana Nys Dambrot. The show runs from December 12 until January 15, it will be online and also by appointment (if circumstances will allow). The chosen piece for the show is “Et...

Please join me for the VIRTUAL SAINT LOUIS ART FAIR Coming Up Fast!The Show Dates are September 11-13 at www.saintlouisartfair.com where everyone can view new art from all over the country. There are around 125 artists participating in various mediums. And, many of...

 Great article in the summer issue of the Ojai Valley Guide and their feelings during this stressful COVID -19 pandemic.Thanks Donna Granada for all you do for the arts!

"Artists—in all branches and disciplines—are the preeminent voice of both the collective and the individual unconscious. Art brings to the surface, to our awareness, all the processes that run deep, embedded, and often silently ignored within. As the ancient...

Dear Collectors and Friends,First of all, wishing that you and all your loved ones are in good health (both physical and psychological) and doing the best you can to cope with this challenging period in our history as human species. As artists, in challenging...

I received lovely news this morning. My photo "Fill 'er Up' won 2 awards at the Santa Paula Society of the Arts completion. I won third place in the Juried Photography Division and first place in the People Choice Awards 🙂

The Ojai Studio Artists Free Mini-Tour will be on!Dear Collectors, Curators and Friends, If you were wondering about this Saturday March 14th OSA Studio Mini-Tour, we are still on!Wewill be taking all the necessary hygienic precautions for you to have a wonderful...

Well, landing in Oak View, anyway—close enough to enjoy this wonderful community of amazing artists and new friends! SECOND SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 10-5 - Come and visit my adorable little tin can of a studio, and share with me the enjoyment of the effect of sunlight on...

Our annual Second Saturday Mini-Tour (free) of Ojai Studio Artists will feature 11 artists residing in the same neighborhood. I will be showing new body of work (plus the popular oldies!) and for those who will be hungry (and Ojai restaurants will be too far) also...

The next exhibition at the City of Ojai Gallery at City Hall is a wonderful pairing of two accomplished Ojai artists, who celebrate natural forms and the peace to be found in contemplating nature. Both photographer, Deborah Lyon, and Andrea Haffner, a mixed media...

  Three years of planning and preparation is about to come to fruition with the March 14, 2020 opening of OSA sculptor Duane Dammeyer and Ventura painter Rima Muna's upcoming show at the Santa Paula Art Museum.  The show,  entitled "Inspiration and Influence,"...

Well, you might be curious to see rabbits popping up around Ojai in the next few weeks. OSA Artists Pamela Grau and Valerie Freeman assisted the Ojai Theater by painting the striking bunnies for their play Harvey, a 1944 play by the American playwright Mary Chase....