A friendly photograph of the artist behind soulifeart posing alongside an array of colorful, finished pencil drawings and artworks.

Meet the Artist
Claudia Sottner

Creating is how I feed my soul. But the real magic happens when the visible world fades away.
By blending the seen with the deeply felt, I look far beyond the surface. This allows me to capture a quiet truth and a sense of wonder.
 
Step inside, and discover a space where imagination meets the heart.
The Creative Journey

In my earlier years, I focused on realistic drawings. You can still explore these in my legacy portfolio at claudiasartwork.com. However, I have since unleashed my true creative voice.

 

Now based in Salzburg, Austria, I specialise in creative and visionary realism. Working mostly from imagination, I create free-form intuitive drawings. I also focus on layered imagery in double-exposure style and expressive portraits. Instead of replicating reality, my work aims to capture a deeper, transcendent presence.

A collection of smaller finished artworks resting on the drawing table.
The Artistic Vision

My ideas arrive in quiet moments and unexpected ways. Sometimes a piece begins with a fleeting feeling or a song; other times, it starts with an image that appears out of nowhere. For me, creating is a gift and a lifelong journey. It requires a deep connection to the inner self, resulting in art that feels both intuitive and authentic. Ultimately, my work is an invitation to envision something brighter, to dream a better dream, to live from the soul, and to reconnect with yourself.

An overhead shot of an artist's workspace featuring colored pencils, drawing tools, and textured paper ready for sketching.
The Medium & Craft​

To bring these visions to life, I use professional-grade coloured pencils known for their exceptional lightfastness, ensuring each piece lasts a lifetime. My surface of choice is hot-pressed Fabriano Artistico (100% cotton) or similar archival papers.

 

Every now and then, I love to introduce other high-quality media like soft pastel or PanPastel, and I look forward to exploring more experimental media in the future.