The
Bonneaus, husband and wife, often work collaboratively. “I believe the
levity of our collaborative work demonstrates not only how well we work
together but also our attitude about our work” says Peter.
Both Peter and Dorothy have a long history in the art world in
various disciplines.
Dorothy
Bonneau (Thomas) has trained in classic portrait and figure painting with
such notable teachers as Christopher Clark of Tampa, Florida and Roman
and Constantine Chatov of Atlanta, Georgia. Primarily a painter, Dorothy
has also spent several years in fashion design and for the last five years,
she has studied low fire clay techniques with Carol Gouthro.
A
graduate of Evergreen State College in fine arts, Peter Bonneau has made
a successful career in graphic arts. “My 20 plus years making airline
safety briefing cards, which are highly regulated by the FAA, has given
me an immensely greater appreciation for fine art, where I have much more
control of both the content and the message.”
Their
recent work in clay reflects their great love for animals, especially
heavy horses, as well as their fascination with religious relics and ornamental
architecture. “What’s most important to us is the pursuit of joy, humor
and beauty. We hope to convey that sense of happiness and appreciation
of life in our art work.”
The
Bonneaus live in Redmond, Washington with their doberman daughters, Betty
Sue and Lucy, Snitzenfitz and Cracker the cats, a neighbor’s horse or two in their back yard,
and a fluff of sheep across the street.
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