Welcome to the Blank Canvas Series – An interview with an Artist. We interview a new featured artist every few weeks to share their insights with the Master Oil Painting Community. What artist would you like to hear from next? Note: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Master Oil Painting or Bill Inman. Today’s Featured Artist: Bonnie Marris She was featured in the November edition of “Art of the West” magazine. She was also awarded the Patrons’ Choice Award at the Masters of the American West Show for her masterpiece “Social Viewpoints.” The show is held yearly at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage. Q: After so many years as a successful artist, what keeps you motivated to continue getting in front of your easel each day? A: What keeps me motivated to even walk into my studio every day?  Sometimes I can’t!  Sometimes I am so sure that my skill is not up to painting what is in my head that I cannot even go near my studio.  But, by far, most days I wake up thinking about the animal, the idea, the point, or just the painting I am … Continue reading Blank Canvas – An Interview with Bonnie Marris