About Bonnie Mohr, and Bonnie Mohr Studio


	An artist takes us on a journey with each stroke of the brush.... they are in a sense, our guide,pointing out the subtle delights in a seemingly ordinary path. Rural American artist Bonnie Mohr has been our guide for almost twenty years, she has taken us down peaceful country roads, through lush pastures, into the barnyard for chores and invited us into the backyard to watch her children play. Bonnie Mohr has earned her well-deserved reputation as America’s eminent bovine painter due in large part to her subject matter within the scope of her overall theme – agriculture. Her work must meet the demanding standards established by experienced industry experts as well as please the descerning eye of the knowledgeable art collector. Each oil painting represents hours of exacting research and meticulous planning that comes together when she begins each new piece. Mohr blends realism with an innate sense of color and design, making each original a classic work of art. Her standard of excellence is not the only contributor to her notable success however, Bonnie Mohr paints with a magic that creates a voice within each painting – capturing our heart, rekindling sweet memories and touching our deepest emotions – a rare and special gift given by this artist. Since beginning her journey of canvas, brush and pigment in 1988, Bonnie’s art has grown into a breadth of work that touches every aspect of the look, the language and the sentiments of rural America. Raised one of eight children of a dairy farmer, she and husband John now raise their five children on a dairy farm near Glencoe, Minnesota. Here she balances a busy family, a business and her heart’s desire to create artwork that captures the heritage and lifestyle that she loves. “Through my work, I hope you will feel a sense of inspiration, find a special meaning in ordinary day-to-day events, and sense a connection to the farm, the land and the life that it gives.” comments Mohr. The integrity and authenticity of her rural American images is confirmed by her long-standing relationships with leading agri-businesses such as Purina Mills, 3M, Cargill, Select Sires, World Dairy Expo, American Jersey Cattle Club and Rosedale Wallcovering & Fabric, Elanco, Vita Plus, Land o' Lakes, Fort Dodge Animal Health, Pfizer, and Allflex USA. Her beautiful artwork has also been featured in such notable publications as Agri View, Dairy Today, County, Holstein World, Dairyman’s Digest, U.S. Art, Hoard’s Dairyman, InformArt, Farm and Ranch Living, and Country Woman Magazine. Mohr is a two time recipient of the 1994 and 1996 Judges Merit Award presented to her at the prestigious Midwest Wildlife and Western Art Exhibit and Sale in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2006, Bonnie participated in the CowParade of Wisconsin, sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Her life-size fiberglass cow statue, “Turquoise Tillie” was on display, along with 100 other bovine beauties, throughout the streets of Madison, Wisconsin the summer of 2006. In November, “Tillie” was part of the “CowParade Auction” benefiting a new American Family Chilren’s Hospital. Bonnie Mohr continues her journey each day as she embraces her life on the farm, “the good life”... she invites you to come along... let her be your guide!