Bonnie Owen first worked as a graphic designer and illustrator before beginning a painting career. Using layered color and an abstraction of reality she has developed her own style of interpreting the world around her. Her inspiration has come from the golden state of California, its sunny coastal towns, blooming inland valleys and the carefree outdoor life-style. The ocean, the ever-changing landscape and the people continue to be the focus of her work. Finding the balance between the visual image and her inner response to it continues to fascinate her...more