Member Bonnie Eads Rides Into Winner's Circle
Rainbow Springs Art in Dunnellon artist Bonnie Eads got what every little girl wants for Christmas. ... Well, sort of.
Back in August, Bonnie, who lives in Ocala, submitted her design to paint a full-sized fiberglass horse for the celebration of Marion Cultural Alliance's Horse Fever 20/20. A jury of regional art professionals chose the top 30 entries, then narrowed the field to 15. Bonnie made the cut and was informed on Dec. 15.
Her 175-pound steed arrived and was placed on furniture dollies to roll into her garage, where she is painting until her Feb. 1 completion date. A photo shoot is planned for Feb. 8-9, with a reception scheduled for Feb. 11.
Artists are not allowed to reveal anything about their work until the unveiling of the herd. But at the time of this interview, Bonnie disclosed, "I am working on his hoof right now."
Bonnie is no stranger to Horse Fever. Her submission for MCA's "Horse With Heart" 10th anniversary celebration of Horse Fever was accepted in 2011 as a public art project and fundraising measure.
For Bonnie, just because it's the second time around doesn't mean it's any easier.
At the time of this writing, Bonnie was anticipating working up to eight-hour days, painting in the required acrylic medium.
"I have to put every available minute I can into this," Bonnie said.
She is a watercolor artist and polymer clay sculptress who displays her work at Rainbow Springs Art in Dunnellon gallery, 20804 W. Pennsylvania Ave. She has won many awards during the span of her art career.
But by nabbing her second berth in Horse Fever, Bonnie is proving she not only can show and place, but also step into the winner's circle.
Back in August, Bonnie, who lives in Ocala, submitted her design to paint a full-sized fiberglass horse for the celebration of Marion Cultural Alliance's Horse Fever 20/20. A jury of regional art professionals chose the top 30 entries, then narrowed the field to 15. Bonnie made the cut and was informed on Dec. 15.
Her 175-pound steed arrived and was placed on furniture dollies to roll into her garage, where she is painting until her Feb. 1 completion date. A photo shoot is planned for Feb. 8-9, with a reception scheduled for Feb. 11.
Artists are not allowed to reveal anything about their work until the unveiling of the herd. But at the time of this interview, Bonnie disclosed, "I am working on his hoof right now."
Bonnie is no stranger to Horse Fever. Her submission for MCA's "Horse With Heart" 10th anniversary celebration of Horse Fever was accepted in 2011 as a public art project and fundraising measure.
For Bonnie, just because it's the second time around doesn't mean it's any easier.
At the time of this writing, Bonnie was anticipating working up to eight-hour days, painting in the required acrylic medium.
"I have to put every available minute I can into this," Bonnie said.
She is a watercolor artist and polymer clay sculptress who displays her work at Rainbow Springs Art in Dunnellon gallery, 20804 W. Pennsylvania Ave. She has won many awards during the span of her art career.
But by nabbing her second berth in Horse Fever, Bonnie is proving she not only can show and place, but also step into the winner's circle.