Bonnie Griffith Fine Art

We are thrilled to announce this year's recipients of the Tammy de Weerd's Awards in the Arts! Please join us on Saturday, September 21 at 6:30 to honor the winners in a ceremony taking place at the final Concerts on Broadway performance at Meridian City Hall. These awards recognize outstanding contributions to the arts within our community, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate these remarkable individuals.

The awards are presented in four categories: Excellence in the Arts, Support of the Arts, Arts in Education, and Student Excellence in the Arts. Each category highlights the exceptional talent, dedication, and passion of those who have made an impact on the culture of Meridian. These awards not only celebrate the incredible achievements of our local residents, but also pay tribute to the legacy of our former Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd. During her 16-year tenure, she was an advocate for the arts, setting a vibrant cultural tone that continues to be seen throughout our community.

We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating these extraordinary individuals who have enriched our city's artistic landscape. This is a night that will be filled inspiration, music, and a shared love for the arts--we look forward to seeing you there!

Darby Creek 12x9 pastel

A favorite painting spot. Plein air to studio. Think I’m finished. Simplicity. Paint every day or do something related to your art.

These two paintings are included in the Idaho Biannual show at The Museum of Eastern Idaho. Many thanks to the juror for choosing them for this exhibit! I’m always humbled when my work is included in prestigious exhibits like this!

Backroads of Walla Walla 9x12 pastel on paper. So many backroads to drive! Dont you love to explore the countryside - wherever you are. Take photos; stop and paint; study nature and colors; embrace the views .

Trying a different paper. 6x8” on a dark very textured paper. Fun!!

Here’s some work at Idaho Ary Gallery! Honored to have my work in this beautiful space!

Plein air pastel along the Powder River OR. 8x10”

The Golds. 12x9 pastel on archival paper. Love to paint fall color. 🎨🖌️

The Shields 9x12 workshop demo. What a great class it was! Thank you all!

Pastel workshop in Baker City. My demo for the group. “Along the Yampa”. What a great group in this class!!

Some clouds over the Wasatch Back. 9x12 pastel on UArt during the Wasatch Plein Air. Great days of painting one of my favorite areas!

My quick draw this morning. A reference from the Smith River area. Its fall!

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Thank you Sotheby’s for the First Place Purchase award and Midway Art for providing the opportunity!
“Soaking Up the Sun” 9x12 in the North Hills of HeberCity and Midway UT

“Soaking up the sun” it’s Heber City paint out day and I’m in the North Fields. Fave spots to paint! And cows!!! Found a horseshoe where I stopped to paint 😳.

Pswc10in10. Another 10 day pastel challenge! Plein air study near Kamas UT. 5x6 on PastelMat

Early morning 8x8 oil on panel. Yup…I love my job!

Painting the beautiful Wasatch Valley. Wasatch Plein Air Paradise 2024. Never tire of this beautiful country!! Which ones are your faves?? Show opens July 1 6pm.

We Talk Art! I host a Zoom video every couple of months for the Pastel Society of the West Coast interviewing artists, pastel vendors and manufacturers about them and their techniques and business. More interviews and panel discussions on art topics are forthcoming! July 13th I’ll interview Mark Ivan Cole and in October Bethany Fields. We Talk Art is a feature and benefit of membership with the PSWC! Join us and enjoy this along with other benefits like quartly Zoom membership meeting with demos and our Pastel Magazine!
Im in the Wasatch valley of Utah painting the Wasatch Plein Air this week. If you are in the Midway/Heber City area let me know and come paint with me…and talk art!!

It’s Here!!! Wasatch Plein Air!!!

Bridal Veil Falls in Provo Canyon 8x8 pastel plein air. What a beautiful spot. Nothing better than being out doing some field studies. Love painting Utah

On the Island 6x12 pastel of one of the trails on Wadsworth Island. It never disappoints to paint this area. Thanks to Bingham Arts Council for another great event and to Kwani Winder for giving this little painting 2nd place. And I was most proud of my friend Ginger Shell for her first place win! I can proudly say I mentored her back when !
It was so great to have my Les and Minni the pup with on this little adventure. There may not be memories for him of the journey but we enjoy the moments!.

The intense summer greens and blooming mustard of late afternoon 8x10 pastel on LuxArchival paper.

On the Island 6x12 pastel on PastelMat. Plein air study. The wild mustard is bright yellow. Heading out to find another spot out of the wind!!💨
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Playing with textures and pastel. 11x14 on hardboard

Don’t Fence Me In 9x12 pastel on UArt. Had to paint some cows today!
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Chilled 8x10 pastel on PastelMat paper. I love to paint winter…or fall or spring or summer 😜. What’s your fave to paint?

Kaleidoscope 18x18 pastel on PastelMat. Live painting the river! In any season.

A little demo I did today for Finer Frames Pastel Showcase of the local/regional PSWC members. Lot of fun “dancing” with this group!! Maybe it’s finished; maybe not…gotta let it sit for a day or two😜

Thanks to the juror for selecting this little pastel to be included in the online show. Casey - good choice !😉 glad it’s yours!