Laura Bonner

Gilded Legacy #2

48 x 30 x 1.5"

Acrylic, Paint Marker, Gel Crayon on Canvas

$2200

This painting is one of two as a tribute to Peruvian Pasos and the ceramic horses of Peruvian artist Patricia Silva-Santisteban.

Artist's Statement:

Mostly I paint cityscapes, landscapes, and riverscapes, with loose lines, bent rules, and bold color as promises to remember the moment of being enveloped by a sense of place. 

I use paint markers and scrawls to reference graffiti tags and storybook illustrations, drawing on top of the paint. My favorite colors to work in—bright pinks and aqua blues––are colors that speak of light and the exuberance of being. Once I’ve sketched out basic objects to spark recognition, I leave my reference photo and wander lost in what happens with the paint itself—edges, contrast, texture, movement. A story unfolds.