I’m an artist, painter, graphic designer, and art tutor with a deep passion for visual creativity in all its forms. My work spans a wide range of styles, and while I’m highly adaptable, I’ve also developed a strong personal voice that runs through everything I create. I’m driven by creative concepts, thoughtful craftsmanship, and the thrill of pushing artistic boundaries. Illustration and visual storytelling are at the heart of my practice, and I love tackling visual challenges that require both imagination and precision.…

SONJA VIVIAN

I’m an artist, painter, graphic designer, and art tutor with a deep passion for visual creativity in all its forms. My work spans a wide range of styles, and while I’m highly adaptable, I’ve also developed a strong personal voice that runs through everything I create. I’m driven by creative concepts, thoughtful craftsmanship, and the thrill of pushing artistic boundaries. Illustration and visual storytelling are at the heart of my practice, and I love tackling visual challenges that require both imagination and precision.…

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I’m an artist, painter, graphic designer, and art tutor with a deep passion for visual creativity in all its forms. My work spans a wide range of styles, and while I’m highly adaptable, I’ve also developed a strong personal voice that runs through everything I create.
I’m driven by creative concepts, thoughtful craftsmanship, and the thrill of pushing artistic boundaries. Illustration and visual storytelling are at the heart of my practice, and I love tackling visual challenges that require both imagination and precision.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Tutor / Branding Advisor at The Village Art Classes
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Worked as an Art Tutor and Branding Advisor from 2021 to 2025, helping individuals develop their creative abilities while increasing business revenue through structured programs.
Graphic Designer / Customer Service / Administrator at Blue Apple Graphics Ltd.
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017
Built strong customer relations, developed branding, and provided design execution for various marketing materials and advertising campaigns.

Education

DIPLOMA WITH DISTINCTION at Communications College, Austria
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
U.E WITH HONOURS at HTBLA of Art, Austria
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993
DIPLOMA WITH DISTINCTION at Communications College, Austria
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
HTBLA of Art at Austria
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993

Qualifications

Commercial Graphic Design and Illustration
August 19, 1994 - June 14, 1996

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    paper Branding and Graphic Design

    Logo and Brand creation for the Village Art Classes, Auckland.
    Advertising and Marketing collateral.

    paper Children’s book Illustration

    Illustrated children’s book ‘Bobby Mini spider’ by Heather Singh.
    Cover front and back in full colour
    Pages in black and white