About Monita

With one foot in Huntsville, Alabama, the other in her birth home India, and a heart steeped in humanity, writing and artwork is a contemplative practice for Monita Soni. Monita has published poems, movie reviews, book critiques, and essays and contributed to combined literary works. Her two books are My Light Reflections and Flow through My Heart. You can hear her commentaries on Sundial Writers Corner WLRH 89.3FM.

Artist Statement

My dear mother was an artist and my dear father was an art connoisseur. I was inspired to sketch and color at a young age. Ever since then, I have witnessed the play of light on the hills at dawn, the sunset on the ocean, the bright face of a flower, the incandescence of a raindrop, a smile that lights up a face, fluttering shadows of leaves on smooth walls, crenellated turrets, rustic doors, stained glass windows, a ripple in a pond, the wings of a seagull.

Everything amazes me. I strive to capture the truth that is beauty. Through my art, I connect with my inner child and with my growing circle of friends who love art for art’s sake. I draw my inspiration from Indian miniature paintings done by my mother, the works of Monet, Matisse, Renoir, Picasso, Gaudi, Klimt and the greatest teacher of all - Nature. I am always painting or writing poetry on the canvas of my soul. My art and poetry heal me and rejuvenate me. I am happy to share my creativity with all of you on this platform.