Background
Salvesen, Bonnie Forbes was born on November 6, 1944 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Donald Behan and Helen Elaine (Krajacik) Forbes.
Salvesen, Bonnie Forbes was born on November 6, 1944 in Elgin, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Donald Behan and Helen Elaine (Krajacik) Forbes.
Studied with Elvira Spivey, Barrington, Illinois, 1972-1974; studied with Peter Schoelch, Cary, Illinois, 1975-1982; student, American Academy Art, 1976; student, School The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, 1980-1982; student, Kulick-Startk Byzantine Jewelry School, 1983.
Assistant to purchasing agent, Harnischfeger, Crystal Lake, Illinois, 1962-1964; recording secretary, Electric Manufacturers Credit Bureau, Cary, Illinois, 1964-1966; student and practicing artist, since 1968.
Married Bruce Michael Salvesen, September 3, 1966.