Can You See CARE

"Can You See CARE" is the title of my latest painting for my 

Watery Landscape - Hidden Word Series. 

This series was started back in 2010 and already has been showcased in two solo gallery shows. You can see images on some earlier posts. 

http://uniquelysprung.blogspot.com/2011/09/watery-landscapes.html 

http://uniquelysprung.blogspot.com/2012/03/watery-landscapes-hidden-word-series.html

http://uniquelysprung.blogspot.com/2012/06/i-continued-my-watery-landscapes-hidden.html 

"Can You See CARE" by Bonnie Sprung

This painting is 25" x 28" in size.

All originals are for sale. Prices available on request.

Prints on all my paintings are also available. Some are located on my ETSY shop.

To explain the series... Each painting has a hidden word. Some are easy to see, some take a bit longer. The way the trees, leaves and plants are placed create a letter, thus creating a word. Each word is a motivational type word. 

I hope you are enjoying my series. If you have a word in mind that I haven't painted yet, Please let me know. Thanks.

Bonnie :)

Custom Purple Doodle Tshirt

I originally did this fun Purple Doodle Tshirt in a size Large. Then someone wanted one like it, but in a 2X Large. That was going to be a bit of a challenge but not impossible. The reason why is every shirt that I hand dye can never really be duplicated exactly but very close. This Tshirt had more of a challenge to it. It was layered in several colors of spatter. That's right I said spatter. I may tie some parts but I also like to just spatter. 

After I have dyed the shirt to my liking and did all the finishing spatter touches. The shirt is then heat set after it has hung dry. If I put it in the dryer when it's still wet, it may shrink. So I only put it in the dryer for a quick tumble when the shirt has already dried. That way the material is then nice and soft. The customer is also informed to only wash the Tshirt in cold water and hang dry.

Front of white V neck Tshirt after hand dying.

Back of white V neck Tshirt after hand dying.

After I have dyed the Tshirt, then an added layer is hand drawn on. Using the Slick Textile paints. The squeeze bottle makes it easy to draw with. The first time I did this shirt, I just started to doodle. I had no real design plan or where it was going. I just started to doodle. After awhile it started to take shape and I knew how I was going to finish the look of it. Then I got an order to recreate it. Once again it was not exact but the shape was pretty close and the doodles, well they are just that. I did put in the same words and little peace and heart symbols, that I did on the original. Here are some photos as I doodled.

This was the finished front until I added a little bit more on the edge.

This is the finished back of the shirt

Here's the finished Tshirt. You may notice that I signed my name. I do that on all my Tshirts. Because every shirt I do is a one of a kind Original Tshirt. Even if I'm recreating a look. As I mentioned before, I can copy the look, but since it's not exact, it's still an Original. 

 If you would like to see more of my Tshirts. Got to my ETSY shop where you can see more of my original designs. Just like I did with this shirt -- you may see a design, but not in your size, just let me know and I will create your own custom original. Have an idea... colors, certain design, wording, etc.. I'll be happy to create your one of a kind original. 

Remember you are not just wearing a cool Tshirt, you are wearing ART.

Depending on size and detail of shirt, prices may vary.

http://bonniesprung.etsy.com

In my shop you will also find Original Fine Art, Scarves and Prints.

Past Portraits by Bonnie Sprung

Here are some images of portraits I have painted long ago, 

back in the early 1980's.

I like to work from photos. 

If I can take the photo myself it's even better.

"Carolyn & Mickey Sprung"

This is an oil painting of my parents wedding photo.

I painted this for their 25th Wedding Anniversary.

"Bell"

This is my Grandmother Bell.... my Dad's Mom.

I've always had a strong connection to her, 

even though she passed away when I was only 2 yrs. old.

"Emmett Kelly"

Here is a time when I was really into clowns. I still love them, 

but I used to enjoy painting them. 

This oil painting was done from photos I found. 

Then Circus World opened and I was super happy. 

I would go often with camera in hand. 

The oil painting below is one that I created from the photos I took.

"Circus World Clowns"

 Like any artist my work has gone through several changes.

I thought it would be fun to post some of the paintings

that still hang in my parents home.

More recent portraits I have painted was for a 

theatrical production of “The Secret Garden” 

at Merritt Island High School. 

These were very large and airbrushed on a shark-tooth scrim.

http://uniquelysprung.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html 

http://uniquelysprung.blogspot.com/2009_04_01_archive.html

You can find my newest work on this blog and in my ETSY store.

http://bonniesprung.etsy.com

My Art at Dandelion CommuniTea Café

Thank you for stopping by Dandelion CommuniTea Café.

And scanning …..

If you like what you see, make yourself happy and give my art a new home.

Maybe there is someone you know celebrating a birthday, anniversary,

house warming, etc.

This would be that Perfect Original Gift.

My art is created with Love.

Would you like to know where my art will be next.

You can friend and follow me on FaceBook

Check out some of my Tweets

I do post on Google +

And I add new art to my ETSY store.

You can find me down in Sanford for Alive After 5 on the 

2nd Thursday of the month followed by the 2nd Friday with 

City of Casselberry Art & Music in the Park.

All my art is original one of a kind. Some of those are available in prints.

I also create wearable art: T-shirts, Scarves and Hats.

If you have something else in mind that you don't see online or in person, 

I will create something that will be made only for you. 

Stop by The Riverhouse Pottery Artisan Gift Gallery in Sanford and 

you will find my Scarves and fun Magnets. 

Across the street from Riverhouse you will find my mini digital mixed media art at

Art Affair Gallery.

Maybe you are in the Milk District you will find more of my Scarves and Wall Art 

at  Etoile Boutique

Thanks again for Scanning.

For those who got here the usual way, you now know that my art 

will be hanging on the walls of Dandelion 

(618 N Thornton Ave, Orlando FL 32803) 

for the month of February 2012. 

Go down check out the art along with good food and entertainment.

A FaceBook Friend Discount

Everyone loves a discount.

 

Original Hand Painted T-shirt discount
for my FaceBook friends.

You are also welcome to share
the coupon with your friends too.

Hand Painted T-shirts designed by Bonnie Sprung of

Uniquely Sprung Art Studio.

T-shirts and more can be seen also at ETSY store

http://bonniesprung.etsy.com


Look on my Facebook page for locations I will be selling at.

http://www.facebook.com/bonniesprung 

Art On The Walls Of Edward Jones

The walls of Edward Jones in Winter Park have now become my own mini gallery. Stop by 1850 W. Fairbanks Ave., Suite A, Winter Park, FL 32789 and take a look around. Hera Bakthy is the Financial Advisor, along with her assistant Diane have invited me to show my art over the next few months. If you’re in town stop by and say HI, Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm.

When the art sells, it will be replace by new pieces. All the art is original; oil paintings and digital/mixed media. Very affordable.  The photos above are just a section of the 31 pieces hanging.

Remember original art makes great gifts.

Lone CypressScape by Bonnie Sprung 12"x12" Digital/Oil Mixed Media

Some of the original art displayed can also be seen and purchased through my ETSY Store at http://bonniesprung.etsy.com

Hispanic Expo 2009

I’m selling art and meeting new people at the 16th Annual Hispanic Business & Consumer Expo. April 17- 19, 2009 -- Orange County Convention Center, 9400 Universal Blvd. Orlando, Fl 32819

Check out my space. It may be small, but it’s packed with a variety that appeals to a wide range of people. To see more of what I have; go to my website and Etsy store.


www.sprungart.com
bonniesprung.etsy.com
Two more events coming up in May. More in an upcoming post.
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Quick Updates

Wow; so much to do that I haven't had time to post.
Here is a quick update.

I have added new art to my ETSY store. USA Studio Originals.


Last week was ArtsFest that started on Feb. 6 and ended on the 15th. We saw 4 theatrical productions and 4 other events. All for FREE. That is what ArtFest is; All week, All FREE.

During that week our WCA chapter had it's 5th annual Heart & Sole Fund-raiser benefiting the American Heart & Stroke Associations, Hospice of the Comforter and WCA Florida Chapter Scholarship Fund.

We are still collecting funds. Art is still for sale till the end of Feb. Check it out, if you are in the area. Steinway Piano Galleries, 303 E. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Photos of the show can be seen at WCAFL Facebook page.

Bonnie’s Etsy Store

After hearing about Etsy in Dec. 2008, I finally got my store up and running. At the moment I just have a few things on the virtual walls, shelves and racks. So when you come back, over and over again, you’ll see what I have added and what has been sold. So, please tell all your friends that USA Studio Originals by Bonnie Sprung is now open.

Here are a couple of samples of what you can find.

A Quick Art Update

This has been a crazy week. I have 2 art shows coming up in the same week and in-between I have been working on some very original T-shirt art. Here is a section of a sample of what will be up for sale on Etsy. I hope to have my store up and running in the next few days.

If you stopped by my blog a couple of days ago, you would have noticed the newest video on my YouTube video bar. This is a video I produced for a short film competition I entered back in 2006. It’s called 4 FL Days in 10 Minutes. The WCA FL Chapter hosted the Summer National Board meeting. And in conjunction with that we had a national art show called REVISIONING, that was held at the Maitland Art Center on July 18, 2005. Before and after the meetings, a 4 day weekend was set up with sightseeing and gallery tours. We also honored several artists at our First Awards gala, held at the Deland Museum. The video is fun and fast. Enjoy.