About Bonnie
Wife, Mom, Life Enthusiast and Canadian Métis artist Bonnie Saunders' welcomes you to her new shop, a wonderful source for a growing collection of unique, high quality pieces that derive from a combination of Bonnie Saunders' own coloured pencil artwork, her artisanal expertise and her photography.
How I Got Started
"It all began with one plate, which featured my own hand drawn art of 2 pears which I then applied to a clear glass plate and transformed with a rich crackle effect. I had literally spent 5 years prior, mastering this finicky technique and realized, “Hey, this could maybe be a little business I could do!” Over the years I've become referred to as the "plate lady" and am now renown for this rich look to my pieces. With the encouragement from a dear friend, I showed this particular plate, "a one of a kind" piece, to two people in particular. That got the ball rolling...and so it began. First with my own art then evolving into the Glass Treasures that I am most known for now.
"My very first plate featuring my own original colored pencil artwork of two pears."
"In 2001, I decided very carefully for the right name and then made it official. My business was ready, and that is how "Glass Treasures by Bonnie Saunders" began!"
"I enjoy the challenge of the tricky transformation process as it is something that took a long time to master, therefore I make sure that each pieces gets signed once completed."
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As the CEO and sole proprietor of Glass Treasures by Bonnie Saunders, you may know of Bonnie's artisanal work as she supports those who risk their lives to protect us. This includes the following protective services:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Police Services (upon approval)
- RCMP
- Fire Departments (upon approval)
- Canadian Coast Guard & Fisheries and Oceans
- and so many more.
This site however, shares the "artistic" side of Bonnie, which originated with her coloured pencil drawings. Inspired by all things beautiful, Bonnie's launch begins with a few pieces, with many yet to be revealed, that are to be enjoyed, worn, adorned, played with and shown off!
There is more to come…
"I have enjoyed this thrilling journey and watched as my business evolved from my own coloured pencil art on plates to “officially approved” mementos honouring those who protect us. What an honour and privilege this is! Now it is time to reach back to my roots again, to the beginning of it all! As I re-introduce my own colored pencil art in a unique way, I pray that my Bonnie Saunders brand will be recognized and collected for many years to come! Here it is with a special "Thank you" to my family and my friends for your support over the years! ❤ "
WHO ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF BONNIE SAUNDERS' ARTWORK?
The recipients of Bonnie's work include all walks of life: the traveller; the gardener; the cabin owner; the hunter; the professional; the homemaker; service personnel; the animal lover; everyday people; people who enjoy life, and LOVE how incredible they look with these eye catching accessories and more!
Have questions? Feel free to contact Bonnie at any time by emailing her at: bonnie@bonniesaunders.com.
You won't find Bonnie's work anywhere else so browse around and have some fun! THERE ARE MORE ART PIECES BEING RELEASED in the future, so be sure not to miss out on them! Best way to not miss is to subscribe on the homepage.
Enjoy!