double vision

"double vision", 2009, gouache on canvas, 11x14"

This is a new painting I made for a friend to use on his band's cd cover, merchandise, etc.. and will also be in an art book/novel coming out soon on siamese twins! :)

Rit Dye

Remember Rit Dye? Back in January, I was hired for a prop styling job on another photo shoot. The assignment was to use Rit Dye on children's pine chairs and Keds sneakers. Well, I guess they liked my work because they hired me again! The assignment this time was to dye sneakers again using a few colors on each, using different designs and techniques. This is what I made last night.  I was thinking about adding, "dye specialist" to my artist bio.  Anyone want some Rit dyed clothing, shoes, or something crafty like dyed papers made by me? Hit me up! (with an email: bonnie@bonniedurham.com)

hip hop in progress

This is a new painting I am not finished with yet..inspired by the Easter bunny.

two fists ginkgo

I sketched a revised ginkgo leaf with fists, then altered it digitally using photoshop.  I think it would make a lovely logo or sticker..etc.

girl

A sketch I did last night in between painting.

plants and the number 2

These are some sketches I did of some surreal plants and the number two. I've had this idea to use these plants in my paintings and have started placing them here and there in sketches. The number two is a play on the same texture of the plants, and I'd like to incorporate more numbers and letters in my work. I've always loved calligraphy and the gesture of writing letters in general..its a great exercise and adds a lot of depth with the layering I like to do. Enjoy.

silly rabbit..

I found these images using a Google image search on, "vintage rabbit."

stop-motions

"octopenis", 2008

(viewer discretion is advised)

So, I was reminiscing on some older stop-motion animations a friend (Sol) and I made..and thought I'd post a couple we made together.."octopenis" and "apple-worm." We made these in one day for each!  I miss making animations and I recently took a continuing education class at Cooper Union for animation..it was short and sweet, but atleast I know the ins and outs of what I can accomplish in an animation and the programs I need to achieve its finished look.  In short, many more to come..(no pun intended.)

"apple-worm", 2008

MayDay

Here is the front and back of the flyer for "May Day"..notice the upper left image? Uhuhhh, that is my painting!

I am super excited for this show and think the line up of artists looks amazing..I can't wait to see photos of the opening, as I won't be able to be there in person.  I was thinking about inviting our President..after all, our nation's capital is just a hop, skip and a jump away from the gallery! 

Here is a video showing the progress of my, "sweetheart" painting.  I call it, "heartbeat." hehe!

"Drawing Board", 2009, gouache on canvas, 16x20"

This is the painting that will be shown at "May Day" at Art Whino Gallery, opening on May 1st.

I'm starting a mini-painting project, with this "sweetheart" being my first. The paintings are 2.75"x2.75" and come with a mini easle too! I think they are very cute..and can't wait to share all of them with you. The first series will be available to purchase very soon. Think mini "chalkboard" paintings...oh yeah.

Here is a drawing/painting I did of another, "costume-made" kid...I especially like his hip tights.

Here are some fun angles I shot of, "Drawing Board." I'm having a friend take professional photos, before I mail this painting off to the gallery..and I'll put one up asap! Enjoy. :)

This is a video I made showing the steps I took during my painting process.  This painting was an assignment for a group show on Global Politics.  I thought it would be out of my element, but had a lot of fun painting this one!  For the past couple years I've been incorporating collage in some of my work.  So, for this painting I decided to paint in a collage style, without using collage.  A direction my work is definitely leaning towards. I hope you enjoy it...even though I didn't get ALL the layers in the video.  Next time! And I may even add audio..oh yes.  I'll be posting a very clear photo of the painting soon. ("drawing board", 2009, gouache on canvas, 16"x20")

Also, the title of the group show is, May Day and it is opening on May 1st (ofcourse) at Art Whino Gallery in D.C.