Self Supplied Biography
Biography: Bonnie was born in Washington State in l946. She received a bachelor of science and a master of science from the University of Washington. She worked in biologic research at the University of Washington, then taught chemistry and biology at Tacoma Community College and Canal Zone College. She is now retired and enjoying painting.
She has been an artist since childhood, and has explored many media, including oil, sculpture and stained glass. Three years ago, she took a watercolor class from Susan Strohm and discovered the excitement of watercolor. She has also taken watercolor personal enrichment classes at TCC from Sherri Bails. Bonnie has exhibited her work in several juried art shows and exhibitions, including Proctor Art Fest, Canterbury Art Fest, Pacific Gallery of Artists, the Tall Ships art exhibition at the Washington State History Museum, and the Tacoma Community College Local Open Show. She is an associate member of the Northwest Watercolor Society.
Artists Statement:
Art can be many things. It can be provocative, exciting, inspirational, or controversial. My goal is to produce a painting which evokes beauty and a sense of soft realism. A viewer of one of my landscapes one stated that “I want to be there”. Another person said that “ I want to walk into the painting.” This is exactly what I want to capture in my work, not tension, or any significant message, but a beauty and serenity
that appeals to the eye of the observer. My favorite subjects are landscapes and waterscapes, because I find beauty and emotional appeal in nature, and it is always challenging to capture its allure.
Watercolor is the perfect medium for my style of painting.. I find that watercolor is almost magical, because I can never be exactly sure what it will do. This can lead to exciting and surprising results in a painting. My usual techniques involve painting wet into wet to achieve a soft look. Sometimes I pour paint, mist the painting
0r use salt for special effects. All of my work is original. I work from photos taken by me or friends, or from my imagination.
My favorite waltercolorist is Nita Engle, a landscape artist. I think her work is beautiful and amazing.
About the Gallery:
Most paintings are done on Arches 140# watercolor paper. They are matted in acid free mats, usually with a 2 ½” or 3 ½” border, depending on the size of the painting. The size refers to the matted picture. Pictures may be purchased matted and framed or matted only. Commisions may also be accepted. Please contact Bonnie at the email on this website.