Todd Bonita was raised in Winthrop, Massachusetts and holds a BFA from the Art Institute of Boston.  His art career began multifaceted, including mural work, sculpture and twelve years as an illustrator working for book publishers, creating art for the casino industry and home décor markets.  He has worked for clients such as Disney, MTV, Caesar’s Palace, Carnival Cruise, Random House and hundreds of corporate and private clients with his illustrations appearing in over thirty books.  His wall art, sculptures and designs were sold in T J Max, Home Goods, boutiques and gift shops in all fifty states and parts of Canada.   

He now lives and maintains a studio on the New Hampshire Seacoast where he has primarily focused on fine art oil painting since 2006.   His oil paintings are represented in art galleries all over New England, Wisconsin and the UK.  You can view his work online at toddbonita.com.

Click here for some of Todd's Examples!

Check Todd's home page for information on his trip to Monhegan again this year, 2012, during the late summer.

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             Oil  Painting with layering and  Glazing

This class aims to simplify oil painting using a traditional layering process.  We will explore each step from drawing to under painting to color application.  Design, value, color and creative oil painting techniques and tools will be discussed and demonstrated.  With an understanding of these principles, students will be better equipped to meet the challenges of painting in layers, and thereby, better able to express themselves as artist.

       The Study of colors for oils. 

                       (One day workshop with Todd Bonita / www.toddbonita.com)

       This one day intensive workshop will focus on the study of color for painters of all mediums.  I will give an overview of color theory and demonstrate simple applications to illustrate some of these ideas.  There will also be an in-class assignment designed to begin your working understanding of color so please bring your painting supplies and an 8x10 canvas.   In addition, I will show you twenty tips on how to better use color as a painter.  You will leave this workshop knowing more about color than most living painters.  This workshop is packed with practical information, demonstration, handouts and will be very fun. 

One day workshop - Friday. October 28, 10a.m. - 3 p.m.Fee: $50

                           Outdoor Fall Painting