born 7/7/47 a very auspicious day, that...

Toni Sodersten, Thanksgiving 2005

and she left us on August 11, 2011, auspicious as well.

Toni was an important artist who could express, from a very early age, the humor, beauty, passion and pathos of our human experience. She lived a good life and she was always curious and seeking more. Her brother told her, "Thanks for sticking your toe in, Toni," and now she's forging ahead, flying ahead, and showing us the path as usual.

The work on this site is just a small representation of the work she's left behind. It is my hope that this site can grow to include more of her work with your help. If you have some of her words or pictures of her and of her work, or if you can share a thought or story, please send them along and they will be posted. Get in touch.

Besides being an excellent artist, Toni was a teacher and had robust friendships. She loved her family, and she loved her lover endlessly. We sure will miss her.

The canoe awaiting Toni's ashes for her last journey.	The crew prepares to cast off.	Heading out towards Popoia (Flat Island) in Kailua Bay.
	The crew: Averi, Tracy, Ricky, Tate, Eric, Melanie


Tracy and Rhegan with Toni's last Bisbee 1000 Stair Race Trophy