Artist Biography
PERSONAL:
• Married to Ruben Marinoske, with one married daughter, Dr. Crystal Lee.
Has resided in the County of Strathcona County since 1952, raising, breeding and
showing miniature horses across Vegas, Fort Worth, Oklahome, US and Alberta and BC inCanada
• .Educated in the County of Strathcona County and graduated from Salisbury High school.
• .Legal secretary for 22 years
• .Member of the Art Society of Strathcona County since 1998
• .President of the Society from 2008 to 2022.
• Works in watercolors and oils, some acrylic and some small soapstone,and paints from home studio
• Has received many commissions for paintings on masonite and canvas, and cream cans, flower pots, plates, and various items
EXHIIBITIONS:
• .Art Society of Strathcona County springs and fall shows (juried and unjuried)
• Participated at Spotlight Gallery, Maverick Brewery Gallery, Spectrum Gallery
.Jeff Allen Gallery, Johnson Gallery, DOW Gallery
Royal Alex Hospital, Misericordia Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute, Calyx Shows
ACACA shows
• Assisted with Strathcona Transit Centre mural
• .Commissioned by City of Edmonton Policy Dept for Urban Manor mural
• .Commissioned by Knights of Columbus Hockey Division for mural
AWARDS:
• Recipient of Pride of Strathcona Award for Arts, Culture and Heritage in 2012 for Strathcona County
• .Recipient of the Paul Harris Award from the Rotary Club 2012 as a representativeOf the Art Society of Strathcona County.
Being a resident of the County of Strathcona since 1952, Sonja has witnessed the extensive growth and changes within the County; however, she can still find places where peace and quiet prevail. The wildlife in the County and in Alberta in general are a fascination and creep into almost all of her paintings. Painting was only a dream for so many years, and It was only in 1998 on the encouragement of a friend that she set aside the time to put some oil on canvas Now it’s a dream
come true in retirement
