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As a second career, Mann started painting in oils
again after a long absence. Her passion to create was always
there and just two years into this second career she was accepted
into the River Art Gallery in San Antonio, Texas She most recently
won a top award at the 59th Annual River Art Show & Festival
in San Antonio.
Bonnie is mostly self taught and credits much of her art knowledge
and her skill to studying with artists in workshops and class
environments. A full-time painter, Bonnie paints still lifes
and landscapes from her studio in her home in the Texas Hill
Country. Her favorite medium is oil on canvas. Mann says her
paintings start with a concept, an idea that can be portrayed
through her choice of subject and colors and composition. Mann
states, I want to paint what I conceive in my mind's eye and
I can only hope that my finished painting conveys that to the
viewer. No matter what the subject, I want to invite the viewer
into my world, by telling a story, conveying an emotion. I paint
that which excites me.
I believe an artist is forever evolving and I am enjoying the
process.
"White Pitcher with Pears"
Oil
11" x 14"
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"Wine & Copper Pot"
Oil
18" x 24"
"Back Home in the Hill Country"
Oil
10" x 14"
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