Bonnie Dedrick

I am originally from Massachusetts now residing in Vermont.
My creative process is deeply collaborative with the canvas; I let the painting tell me what it wants to be, rather than forcing my own agenda. I begin each piece by freely playing with vibrant colors and rich textures to form an abstract background. As the layers develop, I begin to see hidden faces, whimsical characters, shapes, and organic forms emerge from the canvas. I trace what reveals itself, molding the details until the story fully comes to life. I truly feel as though I am receiving gentle guidance and inspiration along the way—perhaps with the help of a little fairy muse!
My three-dimensional mixed-media paintings blur the line between abstraction and nature-based storytelling, inviting you to step back into a state of childhood wonder and curiosity. Driven by a lifelong connection to nature, my recent work features majestic, enchanted trees and forests where these hidden elements—like delicate fairies and tiny doors nestled at the base of a trunk—frequently come to life.
To spark a deep sense of discovery, I use an unexpected variety of responsibly sourced natural materials, including birch bark, moss, real pressed leaves, preserved insects, and dried f...

Self-taught, intuitive artist

2026 – A Shifting Field of Meaning, AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, NH. Juried by Jamie Franklin, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Bennington Museum. Featured Artwork: "Whispers in the Birch".
2025 – Canopy Exhibit, AVA Gallery and Art Center, Lebanon, NH. Featured Artwork: "Whispers in the Birch"