Bonnie McLean

A self-taught artist, whose career path took a curve when she enrolled in Art History at Queen’s University, in Kingston, Ontario, and was subsequently accepted into their Fine Art Conservation Program. Becoming a fine arts conservator provided the educational and technical groundwork for her to confidently pursue her own artistic journey.

She was co-owner of the Artemisia Art Gallery in Westport, Ontario, for a number of years, where she was able to showcase her own artwork alongside other local artists and artisans, while carrying out fine art conservation treatments.

Her paintings embody the feminine spirit, capturing independent women, ranging from cheeky defiance to fluid grace; where reality combines with abstraction, encouraging personal interaction with the viewer.

Currently a member of the Rideau Lakes Artists Association, she has belonged to numerous art groups and exhibited in a variety of group shows and art galleries across southern and central Ontario.

She lives south of Sharbot Lake with her life partner and two cherished cairn terriers.

“My inspiration and encouragement come from the art that surrounds me, and I constantly challenge myself with new materials and techniques.”