By Randy Rasmussen
Bonnita
Budysz is an internationally known artist and art instructor who has
returned to her Wisconsin roots. Her paintings are done with brilliant
color and bold brushstrokes in the Russian Impressionistic tradition.
Her work, which has received numerous international awards, is shown at
Edgewood Orchard Galleries in Fish Creek and River Edge Galleries in
Mishicot.
Randy Rasmussen (RR): What brought you back to northeastern Wisconsin?
Bonnita Budysz (BB): I'm originally from here and in the early days grew up in the south-of-Manitowoc Silver Creek area, moving to Francis Creek and attending Mishicot High School.
* Will Roberts brings bold color to Glas in Sturgeon Bay.
* The Flying Pig Gallery of Algoma welcomes Dan Casado to their line-up of artists.
* Randy Detjen has been named artist in residence at Wisconsin Cheese Masters in Egg Harbor.
Randy Rasmussen (RR): What brought you back to northeastern Wisconsin?
Bonnita Budysz (BB): I'm originally from here and in the early days grew up in the south-of-Manitowoc Silver Creek area, moving to Francis Creek and attending Mishicot High School.
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"Summer Respite," oil on linen, by Bonnita Budysz
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The 'gypsy years'
started with Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, then five years in San
Francisco and 18 years in the Los Angeles area of California. The
beautiful environs and seasons in Wisconsin created a natural pull for
this plein air artist to come home again!
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Art Highlights
* Santa Fe Shops in Fish Creek has silk lamps on display.* Will Roberts brings bold color to Glas in Sturgeon Bay.
* The Flying Pig Gallery of Algoma welcomes Dan Casado to their line-up of artists.
* Randy Detjen has been named artist in residence at Wisconsin Cheese Masters in Egg Harbor.