Ben Bonart

i wake up everyday energized to create. the excitement and positive feeling i get from making something new or better makes every moment a satisfying adventure. experimenting with paint and exploring the unknown often results in surprise and amazement. i go to sleep every night anxious to wake and continue the journey. my greatest joy though, is touching lives through my art. i remember every piece of art in my parent’s house growing up, and am always aware that my art makes the same lasting impression with so many families and collectors who have purchased my work. whether it’s an emotion or a smile, it warms my heart to know i have made a moment or many of happiness in someone’s life. people often ask me what inspires me and the best i can answer is the art, music and attitude of the sixties (and seventies). “pop art,” “flower power,”, “rock n roll” and the beatles” to name a few, all had a profound impact on me. i remember painting my bedroom a dark blue color with the wa