Biography

Alicia Sosa was born in Monterrey, Mexico. Coming from a family of artists, she always has had a passion for drawing and painting for her personal enjoyment.


She studied architecture in Mexico and got a master degree at the University of Colorado at Denver USA. After moving to Montreal she decided to pursuit her passion for painting full time. She took painting classes at Visual Arts Centre in Montreal, Old Master's techniques with Ljubomir Ivankovic , Baroque and Bouguerau techniques with Irena Korosec.
Although she is constantly experimenting with different ways to express herself, her work projects a contemporary style with surrealistic tendencies.

She has exhibited in local art shows in Montreal. Her favorite subjects are the oranges, water and the simple moments of life.

Awards:
In 2018 her painting "Cycling " won the people choice award at the Beaconsfield Artist Association
In 2016 her painting "Water Splash" won the Arts Visuels Expo Concours, Pincourt, Qc
In 2010, her painting "Morning walk" won the APAW Art Contest. this painting currently adorns the Beaconsfield Library.

She is presently elected member of the Society of Canadian Artists and member of the Lakeshore Association of Artists(www.artlaeshore.com) and the Beaconsfield Artist Association.




"Painting is for me a tool to share my perception of life. It's an invitation to look for the essence of things, rather than their superficiality. I play with colors and light to evoke emotions. I am motivated and inspired by the incidence and reflection of light from objects. To catch all its splendour is my constant challenge "