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Artist Profile: Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay)

Christi Roberts Bony (Bo-nay)

5701 West 69 Street
Overland Park,, KS 66204

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ABOUT THE ARTIST Christi Roberts Bony’s professional career began as an illustrator in Paris fashion houses. An expressionist-style artist, Christi is featured in numerous publications, “although her portraits are realistic she approaches her work with a colorful slice of life freshness”. She is sought after for commissions and takes pride in enhancing personal and business environments. Christi has a BA Degree in Communications/Advertising. She freelanced for Hallmark Cards over 10 years, then invited and showed with Hallmark Artists nationally. Studied in Paris, France; Athens, Greece; London, England; Madrid, Spain and Rome, Italy; she continues to expand her paintings by reflecting the spirit of resilience and power with the emotions that are evoked by life and all that life does, art that make a rapid positive response. She considers her art a gift to share with others. Studio paintings shown in international and national juried shows and are owned by corporate and private collectors nationally and internationally in Tucson, Arizona, Destin, Florida, Washington DC, San Mateo, California, Sonoma, California, New York, New York, San Antonio, Texas, Madison, Wisconsin, Lafayette, Louisiana, Portland, Oregon, Escalante, Utah and Raleigh, North Carolina. Works in numerous media: oil, pastel, watercolor and designs sculptured one of a kind functional art pieces inspired by her original paintings. Exclusive resorts, boutiques, professionals, corporate and individual collectors purchase her designs and art pieces. They range from wedding accessories, shoes, memento tomes, fashion, cards, hand painted wineglasses and fine Art. Design Technology: Web site Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Illustrator, Photoshop, Outlook, Graphic Design, Photography, Catalog Layout, Brochure Design BOARD & COMMUNITY SERVICE : Assistant Director Art Curriculum Jewish Community Center • Middle School Art Curriculum Summer School, Vice President Greater Kansas City Artist Association (GKCAA): Hired and coordinated Speakers/Programs/Workshops; Membership Chairman GKCAA, Chairman of the Board: Spotlight Gallery, Bohemian Gallery: Board member, 10 yrs Girl Scout Leader: Fundraiser • Arranged, Planned Accompanied, Counseled teenagers international Science & Art Trips, PTA leader, Junior League: Art Director / Editor Publicity Chairman Fundraiser Jazzoo Children’s Book, Junior League Leadership Institute, Lyric Opera, ReGap Fundraiser Director: “GreyheART”