Laura V. Bonner

I've been an artist since I was scolded in kindergarten for coloring differently from my classmates. By age 14, I was studying painting privately under Adrian Deckbar in my hometown of New Orleans.

I now live in Richmond, Virginia, and love that both cities share common elements such as river, industry, slate, graffiti, lush gardens, old a

I've been an artist since I was scolded in kindergarten for coloring differently from my classmates. By age 14, I was studying painting privately under Adrian Deckbar in my hometown of New Orleans.

I now live in Richmond, Virginia, and love that both cities share common elements such as river, industry, slate, graffiti, lush gardens, old architecture, and complex history.

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BFA in painting from the University of Mississippi

MAT in art education from the University of Memphis

I grew up painting in oils and have used cold wax techniques, but lately, I have been working with acrylic and a little mixed media, such as water-soluble crayons and paint markers. 

My work tends to be loose, vibrant renderings of cities, capturing the moment and my passion for environments where urban meets nature. I use my favorite colo

I grew up painting in oils and have used cold wax techniques, but lately, I have been working with acrylic and a little mixed media, such as water-soluble crayons and paint markers. 

My work tends to be loose, vibrant renderings of cities, capturing the moment and my passion for environments where urban meets nature. I use my favorite colors, often straight from the tube, and draw on top of painted layers for emphasis and energy.

I prefer to paint joy because life is hard enough, dark enough. I want someone to see my paintings and feel light and warmth no matter what is going on in their lives.

SHOP my art at DagNABit & Moore next to Moore Street Cafe in Scott's Addition.

2910 West Moore St.

RVA 23230

Did you see my recent show "Where Land Meets Water" at Boyd Realty Group on the Southside in Richmond? It ran from March 28 to April 21, 2025.

VISIT Carytown's Edward Jones office  on West Cary Street to see my mural of Richmond, VA pa

SHOP my art at DagNABit & Moore next to Moore Street Cafe in Scott's Addition.

2910 West Moore St.

RVA 23230

Did you see my recent show "Where Land Meets Water" at Boyd Realty Group on the Southside in Richmond? It ran from March 28 to April 21, 2025.

VISIT Carytown's Edward Jones office  on West Cary Street to see my mural of Richmond, VA painted in 2021. Also check out the wall in Reviresco Coffee Company and the common room at The Shops at 2010 West Moore Street, both painted in 2025.