Botanical and Cyanotype Art
by Bonnie O App

Inspiration for Bonnie's art:

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Documenting plants serves as a connection between art and science and, in fact, is firmly planted in each discipline. From recording a plant by drawing and painting since the 16th century, to documenting an actual plant using the cyanotype photogram method, which began in the mid 19th century, the botanical art movement has helped foster a recognition of the beauty and the fragility of plant life and, more so, what constitutes a healthy environment.

Inspiration for Bonnie’s botanical and cyanotype work is routed in that history. The intricacies of plants and natural scenery is where her aesthetic resides. It is Bonnie’s hope that her art will encourage appreciation of the natural environment and foster efforts to care for the environment on which we all depend.

The art journey:

Throughout Bonnie’s working life, first as a teacher, then as a commercial graphic artist, her free time was often spent creating art using a variety of mediums. Eventually she began a journey into botanical art and became a member of the American Society of Botanical Artists.

As a natural extension of traditional botanical art, she began to create cyanotype photograms of plants and landscapes. She is a supporting member of AlternativePhotography.com. Cyanotype, one of the oldest forms of photography, dating back to 1842, makes use of all the skills that she has learned along the way through her work as a graphic designer, a photographer, botanical artist, and as an observer of nature.

Workshops and classes by internationally recognized artists continue to help sharpen her skills and expand her focus.

Follow her along on Instagram where she chronicles her art journey: https://www.instagram.com/bonoapp/