Eagles' Nest Baptist Church Mural Update

Here is a continuation of the mural I am painting for Eagles' Nest Baptist Church. In my first post I left you with just a primed and spattered wall.

At this point the mural is still unfinished, but I wanted to give you a sneak peak at the steps taken to the where I have stopped on day two.

The look of this design will be a cloudy sky with the suns rays bursting through along with a couple of eagles in silhouette.

I'm painting this mural with theatrical scenic paint on a heavy muslin. This type of muslin is used for background drops for theatrical stage productions. This will work wonderful as the backdrop to the Pastor and entertainment he has on this stage. Especially with theatre stage lighting he has hanging; the colors will pop. Using scenic paint works well with the layered technique I'm using. The paint can be thinned without loosing color. I started placing in my mid-tone color first. Then followed with the darker tones. So my pallet in order was magenta, blues, purple, white and yellow. With layering, the colors are always changing some and the spatter still shows though, to give it another dimension to the look of the painting.

To see the mural in person... check out

Eagles' Nest Baptist Church 

3760 N John Young Pky, #102, Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 973-2305

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Here is the continuation of the painting and adding of the frame.

This is a layout of some of the frame that will go around the the mural.

Bruce is working on the frame.

The mural is almost finished. As you can see we will clean up after all the final details are completed.

I will also have a fun full start to finish video.

To see the mural in person... check out

Eagles' Nest Baptist Church 

3760 N John Young Pky, #102, Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 973-2305

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Finally FINISHED :)

The mural dimensions in total is 11ft. high by 37ft wide.

Even though it is one huge mural separated by a beam, it sort of looks like two, so I signed both sides.

Thanks to Pastor McClain for commissioning me to design and
execute a beautiful mural for the backdrop of his church stage.

Please take a moment to stop by and see it. Photos don't always give it justice.
It's even more impressive in person. Check out the website for times the door is open.

Eagles' Nest Baptist Church 

3760 N John Young Pky, #102, Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 973-2305

Eagles' Nest Baptist Church Mural

Here are some photos and video on 11'x35' mural that was created from scratch. Bruce and I built a wall and covered it with a heavy muslin. We built it so in the future when the congregation outgrows this space they can move it to a new and larger building. 

To make it easier we rented a storage space a few doors down to build all the panels.

I then laid out a 16'x45' muslin to prime it.

For added texture to the painting I spattered some background color.

Then it was off to the Church to install.

Enjoy this fun video

The next blog will follow with more photos and video in step by step painting.

The final finished painting will be a sky with clouds and sunburst peeking through. In silhouette will be a couple of Eagles, one sitting and one flying.

The two panels will also be framed to finish the final look.

To see the mural in person... check out

Eagles' Nest Baptist Church 

3760 N John Young Pky, #102, Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 973-2305

THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES

THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES
Workshop One
(TEENS AND ADULTS)

This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. Students will learn the mixing of paint, creating wood grain, marble, brick and stone. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Materials supplied. Students will take home their finished sample boards.

Instructor, Bonnie Sprung has over 25 yrs. of Theatrical Experience.

Sat. August 13, 2011 

9:00am  -  12:00 pm
3 hrs.  Price $60.00

Call 407 921 4585 

Casselberry Art House
127 Quail Pond Circle
Casselberry, FL 32707

Call for other Payment options :  407 921 4585

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THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES
Workshop Two
(TEENS AND ADULTS)

Date TBA

This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. You will learn painting basic “forms” with lights and shadows; trompe l’oeil; and making patterns using stencils, templates and paint stamps. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Materials supplied. Students will take home their finished sample boards.

A Time to Celebrate!

Something fun to do on July 4th

The 6th Annual I-4 Fest at Austin's Coffee
is taking place as usual on Independence Day.
celebrate the local artists, musicians and indie coffeehouse.
I'll be set up with my art along with several more local artists.
Long list of bands playing.
Come out and celebrate from Noon to Midnight!
Bring lots of friends :)

More info on Facebook site

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Third Annual Bastille Day

Thursday July 14, 6:30pm - 10:30pm.
   
Audubon Park Garden District
Music, Art, Parades, French Wines and lots of FUN!

I'll have my Paris art for sale :)

More info on Facebook site

A Riverhouse Update

Riverhouse Pottery Artisan Gift Gallery is one of the several places

you can find some of my USA Studio Originals.

Riverhouse carries my scarves

Each scarf has been tie dyed, hand painted and sewn by me. So each one is an original piece of art. Some of the scarves are warm for winter and cool for those cool summer nights. You can even pre-order a personally made for you scarf. Just ask.

Riverhouse carries my fun magnets

All my magnets are photos that I have taken in my travels or images of art I have created. Some are even just hand painted fun designs. Each one has a label on the back with the name of the image. Though you will find more of one image, none are the same in total look. The edges are painted in different colors and some have extra writing on the front, also in different colors. These are a perfect gift for any collector. Also, very affordable.

Riverhouse is located at 118 Palmetto Ave., in Historic Downtown Sanford.

407-323-9272

http://riverhousepottery.blogspot.com

Educational Photo Series

 

Are you an Art Enthusiast or Hobbyist?
Please join us for our new Educational Series;
which will focus on technique and art appreciation!

Frames Forever and Art Gallery will host and Bonnie Sprung
will present the following:

June 15 - Turn your Low End Photographs into High End Art

July 13 - Utilizing Multiple Images to Create One Finished Work

August 17 - Mounting Choices: Canvas, Wood, Multimedia
This session is a workshop - please bring a flashdrive with photo images that you would like to use. Bring a laptop if you have one, but not necessary.

September 14 - Story Telling Through Art - Create a Series

Set aside one Wednesday a month to experience a live demonstration.

Cost: $25 per session    Time: 6pm - 8pm

941 Orange Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789   •  407-622-6358

20% Discount on Special Order Framing for those who attend.

 Space is Limited - Please Call to Reserve your seat.

 Save $5.00 when paying by PayPal

Educational Photo Series

August 17 $20.00 September 14 $20.00

Table Top Art

Local Bar Uncle Lou's is this dive in need of a makeover. Suzan Elizabeth steps in and gathers several artists to help out. First she has painted one of the long walls black. A blank black canvas for several artists scheduled to start painting from 3pm Sat. May 14th. Today on Fri. the 13th of May, she began to hang original local art on the opposite wall. Along with the walls, there are a few black round 3' tables also canvas ready for more artists to paint.

I decided to tag a table with something fun to sit and look at. This was a great way to advertise me. With some of my art for sale on the wall and now a permanent table with my name and website (sprungart.com) for all who stop by to see.

Here are some photos from start to finish. Enjoy.

Stop by Uncle Lou's Entertainment Hall (Lou's LMGA) and check out the new and improved space. 


Remember to support your local artists and bars.

Uncle Lou's Entertainment Hall
1016 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803
407-898-0009 (Phone)
Hours:   Monday-Sunday 8pm-2am