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Artist Bonnie Bews works in Hinterglas; a traditional form of glass
painting which dates back to the 3rd century Rome.
Bonnie learned the technique of ‘painting on the reverse side of glass’ in Germany. This is
where she apprenticed to a well known Bavarian Glass painter Rudolf
Schmid.
Since this three month apprentice in 1992, Bonnie’s visions have been
solely expressed on glass.
The medium used by the artist is a unique combination of graphite and watercolour that allows her to achieve soft
delicate lines and translucent colours.
Bonnie had been a seasonal resident of Muskoka for 14 years. She decided to move to Muskoka permanently in 1998 with her husband Scott
Owles where they bought a small 3 acres lot on Walkers point and built a
log home.
Bonnie draws her inspiration from the natural environment in
which she lives. These botanical and forest passages offer an intriguing platform in which Bonnie’s imagination takes flight, a flight
of fancy. As we draw closer we are intrigued when we discover the unexpected world of fairies, frogs and dragonflies.
The sizes of the paintings range from the intimate 4”x5” to 3’ x 6’
murals that may be viewed in the artist studio. No matter the size; the
delicate and whimsical world of Bonnie is always distinctive and recognizable.
Some of Bonnie’s recent works incorporate her daughter, Jodie, where she is seen conversing with the fairy world; be it a tea
party or asleep.
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