an artist, an influence: bonnie paruch Written on August 4, 2010, by mripp.
My apologies for not having blogged in awhile — it’s been very busy at the Hardy over these past few weeks, and it seems that every time I sat down to write something, my to-do list was giving me a look! However, I did want to blog the past few “An Artist, an Influence” features that were published in the Peninsula Pulse over the past few weeks. This one comes to your courtesy of Hardy Gallery supporter and Door County oil painter Bonnie Paruch:
I recently had the chance to reconnect with an old acquaintance — one that helped my husband and I make a major decision many years ago. While we chatted, I remembered a conversation we had shared at a time when we were considering becoming self-employed in a new art business. I could recall our friend, Tom Lidtke saying, “Are you ready for success?” On another occasion when I wondered aloud when the time was right to start showing my work, Tom pushed me along with these words: “If you wait until you think you’re ready, you’ll never begin!”
I’ve spent a lot of time considering the many individuals who have influenced my career. What follows is my collection of memorable and empowering words, spoken by the people who have made a difference in my life as an artist:
Vernon Paruch (my husband): “Do we really need a dining room? You need a studio!”
Bill Parks (teacher and mentor): “Keep smiling.”
Wally Scheunemann (Sunday painter and friend): “You’re an oil painter. Get rid of those *!#* watercolors!”
Dan Gerhartz (artist and mentor): “Just paint.”
An unknown gallery visitor in Scottsdale, AZ: “You paint like a dead Russian.”
Ryan (my son) at age eight, pointing to paintings in our home: “These are the ones my mom didn’t sell.”
Austin (my son): “That one belongs in a museum.”
Irene & Alex Goeden (mom and dad): “Give it time.”
Lori Beringer (friend and artist): “It’s okay to ask for help.”
Pamela Sweet (friend and artist): “You can do it!”
All of these individuals have inspired me to give a little more, try and little harder, and listen more intently. Pay it forward and pass the word.
Bonnie’s work may be viewed at her website, www.bonnieparuchfineart.com, or at her studio, which is located at 11249 County Road ZZ in Sister Bay and is open 1 – 4 pm Wednesday and Saturday or by appointment. She is also represented by Edgewood Orchard Galleries in Fish Creek. For more information about Bonnie and her artwork, please call 920.421.1616.
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