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Affirmations in the Abstract-Mixed Media Workshop
Saturday, August 21, 2021 Asheville Art Museum We all need positive reminders now & again and the act of creating art is often felt as a...
Bonnie Parker
Aug 26, 20212 min read
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Bluebells for Bealtaine
In my last post I mentioned the current large piece I've been working on representing Springtime in full-force. My plan was to use two...
Bonnie Parker
May 1, 20212 min read
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Playing with Plaster & Finishing Winter
Trying something new. Left: Plaster relief in frame with Italian sepia ink & everyday, made- in-USA gesso. Since my Mixed Media Workshop...
Bonnie Parker
Apr 18, 20214 min read
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Paper & Metal for Seasonal Flora
Gathering paper of all sorts to add to our mixed media options this Saturday at the Asheville Art Museum. In our workshop coming up on...
Bonnie Parker
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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Silver Birch Trees for 2020
In Irish Folklore trees are considered sacred. Different trees have specific purposes and are revered as a source of magical powers. ...
Bonnie Parker
Nov 14, 20203 min read
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Féileacán: Death, Burial, & Resurrection
Butterflies & Moths Although he's the first I think of when I hear the word "metamorphosis," Kafka of course wasn't the only one drawn to...
Bonnie Parker
Oct 29, 20202 min read
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Going to Need Another Horse
Before I started on the background of this twin canvas, I searched through color swatches to see what colors I'd like to pair up with...
Bonnie Parker
Oct 16, 20204 min read
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2020 Needs A LOT of Improvement. For Starters, More Enchanted Forests.
2020 Needs A LOT of Improvement. For Starters, More Enchanted Forests.
Bonnie Parker
Aug 4, 20204 min read
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RAW presents ARISE at the Ritz featuring Wild Oakview Studio
With an upcoming event in Raleigh next month, I'm looking forward to showing new wildlife paintings along with a variety of merchandise...
Bonnie Parker
Jun 18, 20191 min read
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I Love Art Galleries, Don't You?
I'm excited to announce an upcoming gallery exhibit: October, 2018 thru April, 2019 Previously known as The Gallery at 36, the all new...
Bonnie Parker
Sep 21, 20181 min read
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"So, How'd it Go?"
1.) I met some wonderful fellow artists, 2.) Had a thorough art show experience, 3.) Got to spend some time with my awesome friend &...
Bonnie Parker
Oct 18, 20171 min read
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46th Annual Fall Foliage Festival
I recently found out that I got accepted into this juried art show and I can't wait. I've never been to the Shenandoah Valley in...
Bonnie Parker
Sep 20, 20171 min read
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Scratch That! Environment Is Crucial
I decided to change my mind about just the background. What I do like: diffused light coming through trees. Definitely must have some...
Bonnie Parker
Feb 1, 20171 min read
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Ok, Now How to Narrow It Down.
Hello there, My name is Bonnie, I tend to paint, and this is my first blog. :) If you've seen my paintings, it's because you've been...
Bonnie Parker
Aug 10, 20162 min read
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