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.

Visit Carytown's Edward Jones office to see my mural of Richmond, VA painted in 2021. 

My recent New Orleans-area paintings are on view there too. 

8 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri 

and some Saturdays

3150 West Cary Street, RVA

Come shop my art at Stuff! It's smack next to Moore Street Cafe in Scott's Addition.

2110 West Moore St.

RVA 23230

And guess where I'

Visit Carytown's Edward Jones office to see my mural of Richmond, VA painted in 2021. 

My recent New Orleans-area paintings are on view there too. 

8 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri 

and some Saturdays

3150 West Cary Street, RVA

Come shop my art at Stuff! It's smack next to Moore Street Cafe in Scott's Addition.

2110 West Moore St.

RVA 23230

And guess where I'll be in April 2025? Showing at Boyd Realty on the Southside in Richmond, which is a tremendous opportunity and great space for local artists.