Bonniebrook was the home of Rose O’Neill – artist, author, activist, illustrator, inventor, creator of the Kewpie character and the first female cartoonist in America. Walk the grounds; tour the O’Neill home; see the gallery and museum featuring the art and marketing genius of Rose O’Neill.Scan our website for details, photos and event schedules. A fee is charged for home tours; the grounds are open free of charge.Bonniebrook is located east of Route 65, nine miles north of Branson; 25 miles south of Springfield .