“Hold to the now, the here, through which all future plunges to the past.”
-James Joyce via Bloom, Ulysses p. 153 of the standard text.
Coming out of the sixties, with pop art and abstraction dominating contemporary art, Schonzeit found that the camera was his way to bring the world into the studio. This combined with a projector and an airbrush showed him the way to realize his vision, allowing for flexibility of focus to create his paintings. Throughout his work, color and space are prevalent themes. Stories are told as well, as Schonzeit explores the many facets of life.
Westport Wine & Cheese, 2014. Acrylic on Linen, 18" X 18". 
Carrot Cake, 2014. Acrylic on Polyester, 60" X 60". 
Spirits Over Oak, 2014. Acrylic on Polyester, 18" X 18". 
Nuthatch, 2013. Acrylic on Polyester, 33" X 33". 
Daurade Royale, 2012. Acrylic on Polyester, 78" X 84". 
Payard, 2011. Acrylic on Polyester, 33" X 33". 
Marfadoodle-doo, 2011. Acrylic on Polyester, 44" X 48". 
Cake Slices, 2011. Acrylic on Polyester, 72" X 72". 
Persimmons, 2010. Acrylic on Polyester, 72" X 78". 
Fresh Red Onions, 2010. Acrylic on Polyester, 33" X 33". 
Aubergine de Nice, 2009. Acrylic on Polyester, 72" X 72". 
Peaches, 2009. Acrylic on Polyester, 33" X 33". 
Deer Head on Red, 2009. Acrylic on Linen, 33" X 33". 
Winter Apples, 2009. Acrylic on Polyester, 72" X 72". 
Carved Bowl, 2001. Acrylic on Linen, 72" X 72". 
A Beach Dog, 1986. Acrylic on Canvas, 32" X 36". 
Camel and Yellow Wall, 1985. Acrylic on Canvas, 32" X 36". 
The Train Family, 1976. Acrylic on Canvas, 79.5" X 118". 
Cauliflower, 1975. Acrylic on Canvas, 84" X 84". 
Figure Painting, 1975. Acrylic on Canvas, 72" X 72". 
Tools (Drawing Tools), 1974. Acrylic on Canvas, 60" X 48". 
Pepper Red, 1974. Acrylic on Canvas, 72" X 72". 
Horse and Rider, 1974. Acrylic on Canvas, 72" X 72". 
Honey Tangerines, 1974. Acrylic on Canvas, 72" X 72". 
Keys South, 1974. Acrylic on Canvas, 72" X 72". 
Cabbage, 1973. Acrylic on Canvas, 80" X 108". 
Donuts, 1973. Acrylic on Canvas, 60" X 72". 
Mackerel, 1973. Acrylic on Canvas, 48" X 72". 
Crab Blue, 1973. Acrylic on Canvas, 96" X 108". 
Produce, 1972. Acrylic on Canvas, 96" X 120".