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​Throughout her working life, first as a teacher, then as a commercial graphic artist, Bonnie’s 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 and is a supporting member of AlternatuvePhotography.com and the Ohio Art League.
Because of Bonnie's deep interest and research into botanical art and cyanotype art she has learned that documenting plants is a key connection between both art and science. From detailing a plant by drawing and painting since the 16th century, to documenting an actual plant using the 19th century cyanotype process, these art movements began to demonstrate the beauty and fragility of plant life and what constitutes a healthy environment.
The intricacies and interconnectedness of things in nature inspire Bonnie's art.
Solo Exhibits
• Cleveland Botanical Garden, Guren Gallery 2025
• BAYarts 2025
• College of Nursing, Ohio State University, 2025
• Rocky River Nature Center in the Cleveland Metroparks, 2025
• Pinwheel Gallery, Shining a Light on Regenerative Agriculture, 2024
• Clark Gallery at Blackbird Baking Co. 2023, 2024, 2025
Juried Shows, Publications, Special Recognitions
• PhotoPlace Gallery, Analog - Made by Hand, 2026
• The Best Photos of 2025 - Forest City Collective
• ACTLOCLE Online Juried Art Exhibition 2025
• The Hand Magazine, Issue 47
• The Scribe, non-profit arts newspaper, Ohio, 12th edition
• Constructed Nature, Invitational, Heights Arts, 2024
• Pure Inspiration, Volume 1, AlternativePhotography.com, 2024
• Composite Journal, AlternativePhotography.com, 2024
• Hoyt Regional Juried Show, 2024
• Silvergrain Classics International Magazine, Spring 2024
• Cuyahoga Valley Art Center, Juried Show, 2024
• World Cyanotype Day 2023, 2024, 2025
• Anna Atkins Tribute; International Cyanotype Event 2022 - calendar, notebook, planner AlternativePhotography.com
Group Exhibits
• Ghost Cities, Brownhoist Gallery, 2025
• Pinwheel Gallery, Libby's Birthday Show, 2025
• Pinwheel Gallery, The Snow Show, 2024
• CLE Photo Fest; Woman's Self Portrait Show, 2024
• Ohio Art League; Mindful: Art of Hope, 2024
• Ohio Art League, Thumb Box Exhibit 2023
• Doubting Thomas Gallery, Artists Collecting Art Exhibit, 2023
• Pinwheel Gallery, Drive the Cold Winter Away 2023
• Prama Gallery, An Alternate Route 2023
• Pinwheel Gallery, Fruits of our Labor 2023
• Small Works, ASBA 2021, 2022
Art for Good Causes
• 10% of all Bonnie’s art sales are donated to the Cleveland Food Bank
Donating art for silent auctions:
• Lakewood Chamber of Commerce; Taste of Lakewood: annual fundraiser for
Lakewood small business development and high school scholarships, 2025
• Restoring the City Gala, 2023
• Lakewood Women's Club: Women Honoring Women, 2022
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