Bonnie Britton
Bonnie Britton is an accomplished weaver and papermaker.
Her rug designs are artfully balanced and expertly crafted. Her work
is influenced by both ancient Native American styles, and modern abstract
designs. Her palette tends toward earth tones and naturalistic colors.
Her color choices are similar to those of weavings of the American Southwest,
and one cannot help but think of Navaho weaving when viewing her work.
Her style diverges from the Native American tradition in her choice of
linear abtract patterns more reminiscent of constructivist graphic design
than ancient motifs. Bonnie's work with hand made paper is influenced
by the weathered layering of ancient Peruvian mummies. Among the
translucent layers of handmade paper, Bonnie accents her work with embedded
bits of wood, gold leaf, and other organic materials.
a weaving entitled Simple Pleasures
Bonnie is also a skilled photographer. This image was
taken in Guatamala, and illustrates the vibrantly colorful weaving typical
of the area.
Another piece representative of Bonnie's bold graphic style.
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Bountiful Bouganvilla outside Bonnie's Bungalow
Bonnie works on a large flat loom tightly squeezed into her
studio in her charming west Santa Cruz Bungalow. 
3 completed works, ready for sale
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