A home is like another member of the family, with unique character, stories, and memories attached to its presence in our lives.
I specialize in creating one-of-a-kind portraits of houses and urban landscapes that make for thoughtful and meaningful gifts for loved ones. If you're interested in commissioning a piece, more information on the process can be found here.
Grand Avenue I, Saint Paul
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8, 2014.
Summit Avenue I, Saint Paul
acrylic on canvas, 6 x 6, 2013.
Storybook House
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10, 2014.
Farmhouse II, Sherburne County
acrylic on canvas, 6 x 6, 2014.
Osceola Avenue, Saint Paul
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8, 2013.
Mueller Lane, Winchester WI
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10, 2013.
Columbus Avenue, Minneapolis
acrylic on canvas, 6 x 6, 2013.
Purcell-Cutts House, Minneapolis
acrylic and gold foil on wood panel, 6 x 6, 2013.
Powderhorn Park Brownstones I
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8, 2013.
Red Country House
acrylic and gold foil on wood panel, 6 x 6, 2013.
Uptown , Minneapolis I
acrylic on canvas, 6 x 6, 2013.
Pet Portraits | Painting
Tux
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8, 2018
Robert
Acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10, 2019. Commissioned.
Tammie
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10, 2013.
Billie Jean
acrylic on canvas, 11 x 14, 2018
Foxy
acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12, 2013.
Aldo
acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12, 2012.
Pet Portraits | Illustration
Oscar
pen & ink, watercolor, 5 x 7, 2015
Junie
pen & ink, watercolor, 2015
Arthur
pen & ink, watercolor, 2015
Woodland Creatures
Urban Landscapes | St. Paul MN
A collection of hand-drawn illustrations featuring St. Paul landscapes that inspire a sense of place and whimsy.
View of Downtown Minneapolis from the Stone Arch Bridge
acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30, 2014. Sold.
Powderhorn Landscape I
acrylic on canvas, 8 x 8, 2014. Sold.
Crocus Hill Houses, St. Paul
acrylic on canvas, 11 x 14, 2017
View of St. Paul from Harriet Island Park
acrylic on canvas, 11 x 14, 2018
Portraits & Figures
The Morton Salt Girl
Acrylic on canvas, 8 x 10, 2011.
Jayme
oil on canvas, 12 x 30, 2009.
Katya
oil on canvas, 24 x 24.
Greta
acrylic on canvas, 12 x 12, 2011.
The Green Room
oil on canvas, 24 x 30, 2009.
Catherine
acrylic on canvas paper, 11 x 14, 2010.
Falling Up
acrylic on canvas, 12 x 24, 2010.
Vegetables
A selection of illustrations featuring vegetables. Prints are available here.
Tomatoes
pen & ink, watercolor pencil on Bristol paper, 8 x 8, 2014.
Cabbage Pattern I
print, 8 x 10, 2014
Summer Squash
pen & ink, digitally colored, 8 x 10, 2014.
Broccoli
pen & ink on Bristol paper, 9 x 12
Cabbage
pen & ink on Bristol paper, 9 x 12
Carrots
pen & ink on Bristol paper, 9 x 12
Video | Digital Media
Through the medium of video, I explore humorous storytelling and the local arts scene.
I have a background as a community media educator, working first at the Minneapolis Television Network and then at CTV North Suburbs in Roseville.
RUFUS and HUGO and the CRAZY dog LADIES: Leaving TRAILS
A time-lapse animation featuring Rufus.
RUFUS and HUGO and the CRAZY dog LADIES: In the Beginning
Crazy dog ladies and their adorable pups are given the mic in this mockumentary-style series. Made for MNKINO 28.
Visual Artist Bonnie J. Ploger - NSB Story Cut
A video featuring local visual artist Bonnie J. Ploger of Shoreview, MN, recipient of a 2014 Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. Produced for the January 27, 2014 episode of the North Suburban Beat at CTV North Suburbs in Roseville, MN.