Christy Bonaiuto

As a child, Christy enjoyed visiting her grandparents in Dutchess County, New York each summer. She loved nature and started drawing this idyllic landscape region. Having then lived in Texas, she dreamed of moving back to the northeast. In 2010, she moved to Sherman, CT with her now husband. She lives here with her family and enjoys all that this small town and surrounding towns have to offer. Christy has been a photographer for over 15 years, expanding from nature photography to people, and enjoys capturing special moments. She is known for her family portraits and peony photographs, capturing different stages of the peony blossoms and their beauty in different lighting.

When the pandemic hit, she had a two-year old at home who would ask her to draw and enjoyed watching painting videos. Christy started painting and experimenting with different techniques, paints and mediums. Her passion has evolved from photography and now includes paintings. She loves being inspired to create one-of-a-kind pieces that stand out for all to enjoy. Christy has a bachelor's degree in Journalism Layout Design with an emphasis in public relations from the University of Oklahoma. She is a member of The Great Hollow Photographers Club, Sherman Artists Association and Gallery 25 in New Milford.

Electrify, acrylic pour in epoxy, 2023

Raindrop Tulip, photograph, 2023

Progression of a Peony in White, photograph, 2023

On Golden Pond, acrylic, 2023