Spearfish Canyon Plein Aire Watercolor
Painted on site in Spearfish Canyon, this watercolor captures my favorite spot located at Savoy. This backdrop for Spearfish Canyon Lodge and Latchstring Inn was a part of my childhood while living in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and it continues to be a destination I seek out today. This painting can be viewed at Bonnie Halsey-Dutton’s downtown Spearfish studio at Artifacts Antiques and Art, 740 N. Main Street, Spearfish, SD, 57783.
Trade Beads II
Through painting, I have explored the topic of intercultural interaction and global trade for many years. This painting originates from examining trade beads as an intercultural form of currency, a them that impacted me when first viewing glass trade beads that were on display at an outdoor market held at the annual Riverton Wyoming Rendezvous.
Textures of the Trade
Although I am not Native American, I am a product of a Midwestern culture that was created through complex interaction between peoples of various origin. Much of this early cultural interaction was originated through trade of goods, ideas, and perspectives. This has become a common theme that I examine through painting.
Triptych of Devil’s Bathtub
Triptych of Devil’s Bathtub
(3) Panels each measuring 12 x 36″
Framed in Artisan-made black walnut frames
The total framed size is dependent upon the spacing between paintings: approximately 34″ x 39″ installed
Inspired by a favorite hiking destination within the Black Hills, known as Devil’s Bathtub. This oil on claybord triptych resonates with those who have visited the site as well as myself who grew up with it as a favorite get-away spot. This painting is available for viewing and purchase at the Bonnie Halsey-Dutton downtown Spearfish gallery located at 740 N. Main Street, Spearfish, SD.
Autumn Road
It is always inviting to drive down a country road, but is especially lovely those few weeks in Autumn when the colors are bright. I was drawn to this scene because of the gold/yellow aspens and the pinkish shadows.
Spearfish Canyon Memories
Painted with watercolor on Ampersand claybord, this jewel-toned rendering of Spearfish Creek located in Canyon recalls beautiful memories of time spent in quiet solitude. This painting is available for purchase at the Bonnie Halsey-Dutton Studio, 740 N. Main Street, Spearfish, SD 57783 See website for times and location: https://www.bonniehalseydutton.com
Black Hills Beautiful
This 12 x 12″ watercolor on Ampersand claybord painting was inspired by numerous hikes in the Black Hills. Fall holding particular beauty, this moment in time recalls many happy memories of growing up and living in this region of the world. This painting is available for purchase at the Bonnie Halsey-Dutton Studio in downtown Spearfish located at 740 N. Main Street.