Welcome to the SOYRA Online Gallery!

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SOYRA is dedicated to its membership and continues to look for new ways to support them. We have showcased members' artwork through shows, exhibitions and other events. Now we are adding the opportunity for artist members to sell their work online.

 

By supporting our members, SOYRA creates a strong relationship between the organization and its membership as well as with the art buyers who continue to support our creative endeavors. 

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This month, we are featuring artwork created

by SOYRA member Hoda Nicholas.

 

Artist Statement:

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“I see life in color and painting is the only language I know that truly allows me to say what I want to say. Every day, I come across moments that intrigue me and I feel the need to capture them on canvas and share them with everyone else. When I paint, I am able to express my thoughts and feelings in a unique and universal way!”

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Bio:

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Hoda Nicholas is a Canadian artist born in Cairo, Egypt and currently living in Newmarket, Ontario. Her journey with art started a long time ago, with a passion for all expressions of art and everything beautiful. She is self-taught and primarily paints in oil. Her formal degree is in architecture, but her heart was always drawn to the fine arts. She learned from an early age to appreciate the creative process and the impact of art on life. 

 

In 2008, Hoda attended a local art school and a fire was lit. She continued to learn about fine art and the painting process wherever she could - through workshops, books and online courses - and her artistic voice began to develop. 

 

After a long career in the corporate world, in 2016 Hoda decided to pursue a career as a professional artist. She left her day job and focused on making art and sharing it with the world through social media, art shows and exhibitions. Since then, her art has been collected by many in Canada, the US, the UK, Holland and Egypt. Hoda loves painting the Canadian landscape, as well as florals. Both subjects allow her to share the joy of nature with the viewers through the use of bold colors and expressive brushstrokes. 

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Contact:

Email: hodanicholasart@gmail.com

Website: www.hodanicholasart.com