About Sonja Bella
I am an Australian contemporary visual artist based on the NSW Central Coast, exploring the relationship between geometry, nature, and human connection. Inspired by the rhythms and subtle complexities of the natural world – particularly the ever-changing moods of the ocean – my work reflects a fascination with harmony, balance and the interconnectedness found throughout nature.
I see pattern as a language shared between nature and ourselves. Through geometry and repetition, I explore the connections between the world around us and our own experiences within it. Inspired by the coastal landscapes of my local environment, my work transforms observations of natural forms into contemporary abstract compositions, where structure and intuition come together through a meditative process of mark-making and layering.
Working across ink, watercolour, and acrylic, my practice moves between precise linework and expressive layers of colour and texture. My background of more than 20 years in graphic design informs my approach to composition and balance, allowing structure and spontaneity to coexist within each artwork.
Alongside my studio practice, I share my creative process and techniques through my online art community, exploring the role of creativity in mindfulness and personal expression. I am a member of the Central Coast Creatives Collective and continue to engage with the local arts community through exhibitions, collaborations, and shared creative experiences.
Exhibitions
2026
Salon Exhibition, Gosford Regional Art Gallery
Incognito Art Show
Swell Art Collective Show, Terrigal SLSC
Copacabana Creative Art Show, 5 Lands
2025
Art Express Exhibition, Central Coast Grammar School
Central Coast Creative Spaces Gallery Exhibition, Toukley
Copacabana Creative Art Show
Connections Exhibition, Avoca Beach SLSC
2024
Summer Vibes, Space Gallery, Roseberry
Connections Exhibition, Avoca Beach SLSC
Publications
Breathe Magazine Issue 56 (April-May 2026)
Mindful Planner 2025/2026