Bonnie Peacher

Artist Statement

For much of the last forty years, the human form has been at the center of my artistic focus. My subjects are people, not only because I find painting the human figure challenging and rewarding, but also because I’m fascinated with human faces, expression, movements and characters.

When looking for a subject I look for someone who has an interesting face or an unusual presence, someone who creates a strong emotional response in me. Faces talk to me even when a person is silent.

I believe that a true portrait must be both a likeness of the subject and an artistic interpretation. I STRIVE TO TELL STORIES THROUGH MY WORK, USING VIBRANT COLOR COMBINED WITH A REALISTIC STYLE, TO EVOKE AN EMOTIONAL RESPONSE.

Bio

Ms. Peacher holds a BFA from Boise State University with an emphasis in painting and art history. Her award-winning work has appeared in more than 200+ exhibitions and collections, including The College of Idaho’s permanent “Idaho Women’s Collection.”

Ms. Peacher is also active in the local art advocacy and education community. Currently she is a Board member of BOSCO, art consultant for the Riverside Hotel, the curator for the Garden City Library arts exhibition program, a member of TVAA . Past board positions include the Treasure Valley Artists Association, Boise Art Museum docents and the BSU Visual Arts League.