Laura Bonnie + North Park Art Studio

Author: laurabonnieart

  • Yesteryear’s Art Commissions (2021)

    Looking back on a year of commissions, I appreciate the diverse range of subject matters that clients brought my way. My first car paintings, some botanical illustration and sign graphics, and all kinds of portraits too. 

    Lots of change and rearranging of my art studio and living space. Having some smaller assigned projects to plug away at throughout the year was grounding and nice and kept me painting even when I felt like procrastinating and rearranging furniture.

    Happy New Year, and thank you to everyone who commissioned a portrait or otherwise supported my artwork in 2022! You are a shining star and I really appreciate you!

  • Reminiscing About the Pets of 2020 (Art Commissions)

    Reminiscing About the Pets of 2020 (Art Commissions)

    This season it’s been really nice to have a reason to muse over photographs of adorable cats and dogs and to create some art that is aesthetically fun without getting too existential.

    Many thanks to my portrait clients of 2020, these commissions were a good thing and especially appreciated within this strange year. Thanks for being a dream and letting me run with my decorative ideas forevermore!

    My only commission wish for 2021 is for a few more cats in the mix! Dogs are magic of course, but I simply cannot shake my overenthusiastic cat lady feelings. It’s feline rabies. It has overtaken my brain.

  • 2021 BC Pet Portrait Calendars

    2021 BC Pet Portrait Calendars

    Happy New Year! I have just a few calendars left in stock, and am offering them at a discount. Pick yours up or get it shipped for free within Canada, $14 each (tax included). 

    Find the wisdom of emotive dogs and cats in sunglasses here

  • January Still Life Painting Workshop

    January Still Life Painting Workshop

    My first in-person small group art workshop for 2021 is coming up soon! An evening of creative still life painting for artists both new and experienced. Details and registration links here https://laurabonnie.com/still-life-painting-workshop/

    acrylic painted still life

  • Summer Art Workshops at North Park

    I’m excited to announce that I’ll be opening up the studio this summer for a few art workshops. I’m still offering virtual lessons as well so there’s lots of ways you can get art into your life this summer. I will be limiting groups to four participants or less, and keeping vigilant about safety concerns and protocol. All materials provided.

    Pet portraits, as well as Colour Mixing and Still Life workshops for ages 14+, and an Acrylic Painting half day camp for 8-12 year olds. Peruse and pencil in! Click here

  • Acrylic Landscape Workshop March 14th 2020

    At last! A casual afternoon of acrylic landscape painting, all materials included. Create your own unique composition and painting, no matter what experience level you might find yourself at. Saturday March 14th from 1-4pm. $65 per person. Register online if ye fancy! https://laurabonnie.com/acrylic-landscapes/

  • Drawing and Sketchbook Class Starting February 12th 2020

    Stoked to be teaching around round of this class. Book your spot now on my workshops page if you’d like to join. Six weeks of sketchbook fun and various drawing materials, Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm at North Park Art Studio.
    https://laurabonnie.com/drawing-and-sketchbook-2/

  • January 2020- Acrylic Painting Class

    Excited to get started with a brand new acrylic painting studio class! There’s still a bit of time left to to join. Check it out here: https://laurabonnie.com/classes/

    Tuesdays 7-9:30pm January 14th to February 18th (6 Classes) $220