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June 2023 by Felicity Allcorn
Donna is a brilliant teacher. She lead me through from complete novice to being able to complete several paintings. Donna leads Engaging classes with incredible talent.
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March 2023 by Olga Missios
Having been taking watercolour courses at Loyalist College with Donna Bonin since Sept. 2022 to Feb. 2023. Found her expertise in watercolour painting very valuable. An exceptional and extremely knowledgeable teacher. Highly Recommended!
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March 2023 by Ruth Moore
Donna Bonin is teaching me all the watercolour techniques I need in order to improve and move forward in my painting ability. I'm finally happy after searching for 5 years. I found her at Loyalist College in Belleville, ON
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August 2022 by Norna Cooper
I am now the very proud owner of water colour paintings done by Donna Bonin. The colours are so vibrant and alive. The subjects, floral and landscape, appear to be 3 dimensional, as if you could reach out and touch them. The paintings only lack the perfume of the flowers. In Donna’s studio were paintings of horses, elephants lions and leopard. The muscles of the animals seemed to ripple, and the eyes held you in their gaze. Not only did Donna capture the essence of her subjects, but they captured us.Truly Donna is a great artist, and to own a painting of her’s would bring you great pleasure and would be a keepsake for generations to treasure.
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August 2022 by Brenda Duff
On behalf of my father:Once again my wife and I had another very pleasant visit with Donna at her home/gallery to see her and her paintings. As always, we were very impressed with her and quite a few of her paintings. This resulted in our buying another painting to our growing collection of her work. Now all we need to do is find a place to hang it.Robert
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July 2022 by Catherine Taylor
Donna Bonin is an extremely talented artist and teacher. I am very thankful to have the opportunity to learn from Donna for many years. Her teaching enables her students to grow immensely in their painting endeavors. I am also thankful to enjoy some of her paintings in my home. A visit to Back In Time Gallery is always very rewarding.
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July 2022 by Penny Moody
Donna is an excellent teacher. Her classesare detailed , well planned and enjoyable.
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July 2022 by Caryn Phoenix-Renz
Back-In-Time Gallery is a wonderful gallery to explore for watercolour paintings of many styles, techniques and subjects. There is sure to be a painting there that speaks to any art enthusiast's particular taste.As an instructor, Donna Bonin provides clear and effective lessons on a range of subjects with various methods and techniques. Donna is always willing to provide one-to-one assistance when required to ensure each student develops the skills needed for the class.Donna puts much effort and pride into helping her students achieve success in watercolour painting, and at times branches out into other mediums. It's a real pleasure and always fun to attend one of Donna's classes.
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July 2022 by James K
I fell in love with Donna’s creative and evocative painting style from the moment I discovered her watercolours in 2008 during a visit to Canada. I've twice travelled to Paris to see Donna’s work displayed at the Louvre (in 2014 and 2016), and Donna's art now adorns most walls of my home in Australia.Donna took the commission to paint a watercolour of the vintage VW Karmann Ghia in which I journeyed around Tasmania with my mother in 2007. Donna conceived a genuinely artistic interpretation of the VW set atop Mt Amos (a very steep climb barely accessible by foot); it creates a wonderful backdrop and memory of the breathtaking view I experienced with my mother overlooking Wineglass Bay (and of the beloved car that took us all around Tasmania).
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July 2022 by David Thompson
I was looking for a local artist in my area and was fortunate to find Donna Bonin’s web site. I have visited her amazing gallery twice now and have the pleasure of displaying two of her beautiful watercolour landscapes in my home. Her gallery is full of beautiful and vibrant watercolour paintings, and it was very difficult to just pick two paintings for my personal viewing. Donna is a very interesting person to talk to as she shared some of her experiences with me on her journeys in the art world. I would highly recommend a visit to Back-in-time Gallery if you are in the area.
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July 2022 by Lisa Colton
I have known Donna as an artist and teacher for more than 10 years and she excels at both. I’ve attended in person workshops at her studio, overseas painting trips and “packaged” instructions during Covid. She is honest, supportive and very instructive as a teacher. She easily blends her instruction to any experience level and has also facilitated other media besides traditional watercolor. I would (and have) crossed continents to study with her
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July 2022 by Mocha Gacha
Donna Bonin has inspired me as local Quinte artist and teacher of art. Her art of nature and local landscapes are beautifully done. My favourites are her Canadian autumn and winter landscapes of Ontario and Quebec. I have attended her art classes for a number of years and her attention to detail and proper art style is second to none.Angela v
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July 2022 by Rick Giles
Donna was a great art teacher.I learned many great things about painting with water colours and I am now enjoying creating my own compositions. I look forward to taking further classes with her in the fall.I have seen some of her work and out looks very impressive.
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January 2022 by Jodi Cooper
Donna is an incredible watercolour artist, her gallery is full of beautiful and vibrant scenes. I also know Donna as a patient and skilled watercolour instructor. I recommend checking out the Back in Time Gallery if you are in the area, it's also situated on a lovely spot.
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January 2022 by Anne Moore
I have taken many classes with Donna and enjoy them. She has a great sense of humour and is very relaxed but professional as an instructor. Her paintings are beautiful in her studio on the lake.
