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Past and present experiences influence Bonnie Brooks' paintings. Raised on a farm in Adolphustown, Ontario, she was encouraged by her mother, who is also an accomplished artist. Following a Fine Arts degree at University of Guelph, Bonnie was able to study under Carl Schaefer in his later years. A trip to Portugal was pivotal in appreciating the role of sunlight within her watercolours. In 1999 Bonnie was accepted into the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour.
In August 200, Bonnie was one of fifteen artists selected to be included in H.M. The Queen's Royal Collection of Drawings and Watercolours, Windsor Castle. A reception celebrating this event was held at Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London where she was able to personally meet with H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Bonnie continues to evolve in her artistic expression of nature images. "To me, art is about experimenting and growing in ones own artistic direction. I'm always striving to improve and strengthen my means of expression."
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