Bonnie is a self- taught artist that believes that life isn’t about finding yourself, but creating yourself and she is creating. Bonnie loves vibrant colors and incorporates them in her art. Her mixed media compositions combine the theme of the beautiful area of South Walton, an then adding a personal touch with her Mom’s jewelry collection. Each piece is unique. Bonita Doerfler Loman, (Bonnie) was born and grew up in a suburb of Pittsburgh, in the small borough of Blawnox. Her first exposure to Art was from her Babka (grandmother in Polish), who was involved in all aspects of crafting. During Bonnie’s school years she was in her element in any art room. She entered several art competitions and received an honorable mention for her elephant spoon sculpture. She also attended Toole Painting classes in her early years that aided in her painting abilities.

Bonnie’s life took her away from Pittsburgh while working for the Veterans Canteen Service. During her career, she took several local art classes, but her job took priority over her desire to be a successful artist. After 37 years and retirement, Bonnie and her husband (John) moved to South Walton in February 2011. After finding a home and getting settled, Bonnie unpacked her craft supplies and settled into her niche in life. She works in mixed media, oils, watercolors, and some acrylic. One of Bonnie’s oil paintings,“Poppy Quintet”, was shown in the Top of the Class 2014 competition. Since her move to the area, she has taken two of Tom Lynch’s watercolor classes, and currently takes watercolor classes with Carol Dickson at the CAA, oil painting with Dorothy Starbuck, and acrylic with Betty Pinkston. Bonnie is finally where she wants to be, living at the most beautiful beaches in the world, creating art and hoping to be discovered.