“Children move like sunlight—unfiltered, luminous, at one with earth and sky. In their laughter lives freedom, in their stillness, truth. I paint to honour this sacred dance… to catch their colour, their light, their unspoken joie de vivre, and let it whisper forever across the canvas.”
- Tonia Kay
Intuitively created…
“Since 2015, Tonia has provided unwavering creative support to the Stella’s Child Foundation. She has created portraits in her unique style that capture the magic of Balinese youth that has resonated with our supporters. She has generously donated artwork to us for fundraising purposes and her work is something our guests look forward to each year! Most recently, she has collaborated with us on a very special project to provide support to a sister charity...work that will be unveiled in 2020! We are so pleased to have someone of her calibre of our team, to provide love and support, and to share her talents with our supporters on a global level.”
“I don’t know that I possess the vocabulary to adequately describe the incredible piece of artwork, “GLEE,” painted specially for our charity. This painting is painfully beautiful and stops everyone who passes it in their tracks. Tonia’s work so perfectly captures the heart and spirit of the people we serve and leaves the viewer feeling touched, moved, and inspired. There’s truly something magical about Tonia and her work, and we’re so grateful to have had this piece created for us to share the message that water is a human right with the world.”
…in the moment
Capturing the joie de vivre of children—their light, honesty, and magic—has become one of Tonia’s greatest joys.
To commission a portrait or inquire about available works, please get in touch—she’d be delighted to connect.
