Manon Sander

Manon is an award-winning contemporary impressionist oil painter, born and raised in Berlin, Germany, who resides in Florida. Living in the Sunshine State presents a cornucopia of inspiration for her. However, more important than the subject matter itself is Manon’s goal to capture the effects of light on a subject and the feeling it evokes, expressing it through interesting patterns, luminous color, and juicy brush strokes.

During years spent studying oil painting at the atelier-style Marin Art School in California and fine-tuning her skills under the tutelage of nationally known oil painters, Manon developed her own distinct contemporary impressionistic style.

Manon participates in invitational and juried plein air events and exhibits frequently in juried shows. Her award-winning works are in private collections on three continents and have been selected for publications such as American Art Collector, Plein Air Magazine, Southwest Art Magazine, the cover of Modern Impressionist Magazine, and Fine Art Connoisseur.

Manon feels passionately about passing on her knowledge and is a sought-after instructor teaching plein air and studio classes and workshops. Her favorite part of being an artist is hosting artist retreats abroad in some of the most beautiful and inspiring locations. Manon has been repeatedly invited to be on the faculty of one of the premier plein air conventions in the nation, Plein Air South, and was accepted as an out-of-state members of California Art Club. The National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society , the American Society of Marine Artists, and the Laguna Plein Air Painters’ Society recognized Manon’s work by awarding her signature status. Last but not least Manon mentors aspiring artists from 30 countries through Mastrius.

Her work is being represented by Lost Art Gallery in St. Augustine, Sea Spirit Gallery in St. Augustine,  Park Avenue Contemporary Art in Winter Park, FL, High Tide Studio in Naples, FL, Lemoyne Art Center in Tallahassee, FL, and The Village Art Studios in Tequesta, FL.

Ultimately, Manon aims to communicate her joie de vivre through paintings that reflect the color, light, and joy Manon feels surrounded by and is ever so grateful for.