Hello and welcome! I’m Bonny Shilton, an intuitive energy painter based in Trumbull County, Ohio.
Making art lets me express who I am. And sharing it lets me know if other people can relate. Art helps us connect to our tribe. Sometimes in person. Sometimes through the ethers.
“I want my work to bring joy and beauty to the people who see it…”
…to add a little pleasure to life, and to remind us that, despite all the changes in our modern world, we’re still beautifully and imperfectly human.
“I paint feelings, and my paintings invite you to find your own personal connection to those feelings.”
My passion for interior design began when I started working in my father’s upholstery shop at age seventeen. Painting is an extension of this passion, and my paintings work with design styles from rustic to modern.
This one-of-a-kind, original art rivals what you’ll find at Restoration Hardware or Arhaus Furniture. Art enhances your home and makes it a place where you feel comfortable and inspired.
Themes I come back to…
- There’s beauty in imperfection (Wabi Sabi philosophy)
- Layers inform our lives, our past shapes our present
- We can live life in the present by experiencing it, and not getting so caught up in our heads that we miss what’s important
My always-evolving collections…
- Chiclets — 12” square canvases you can combine to fit your space
- Caffé Lattes — Fun paintings that translate your favorite coffee drinks into art
- Black & Whites — Sophisticated compositions that elevate your space
- The Magical Kingdom — Colorful, uplifting, and meant to delight
During the pandemic I focused on abstract painting and studied it through studio work and classes, including online classes from the Museum of Modern Art. Today, I paint large abstract paintings, nature settings, and Asian-inspired brush and ink pieces for interior designers and private buyers.
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To help you celebrate your special people, pets, or events, I take on a limited number of commissions each year. Together we can translate your vision into a unique, lasting work of art.
When not painting, you can find me walking in the park or trying whole food, plant-based recipes.
Meanwhile, see you around the studio!
— Bonny 🎨 🎶 👩🎨
🪷 The header image at the top of this page is a detail from the Summer Breeze painting. You can check it out here.
🪷 Or, see the Chiclet Collection and learn how it got its name!
🪷 Don’t forget to join my free Art Lover’s Club to stay up on new paintings and upcoming shows!
