Bonnie Elkins

Smiling elderly woman in a patterned top against a plain background.

Bonnie Elkins

To me, painting is visual poetry.

When painting, I use the four pillars of painting: color, value, shapes, and edges to create visual poetry. I try to capture the essence of the moment in my work and inject that magic by capturing the uniqueness of the light. 

When doing stone sculptures, I find that work gives me greater attention to subtle details in my paintings.

Having lived in several different parts of the USA, I have developed a greater appreciation of nature and culture of different areas and try to incorporate that into my work.

Recently I moved to Michigan where I am enjoying all the different seasons, and fascinating people and places.

A small, fluffy white and tan dog with a red collar sitting attentively.
A peaceful scene of a red covered bridge over calm water with reflections.
A serene river flowing between towering canyon cliffs under a soft sky.
Hiker walks on a lush mountain trail under a vibrant sky.
Ancient greenish dragon sculpture with intricate details.