Bonadimani ART

Focusing more on the creation & less on the slingin'.

2023 has been outstanding. Bonadimani ART & DESIGN had the privilege of creating collaboration with & . I was honored to hold a solo show .baker this summer. Creating and using techniques on mediums I hadn't before, such as the skull I created for 32 CELLS Show . My first podcast interview was such an awesome experience with , Morgan is a stellar human. Even though this year might not have had a lot sales, I feel as if I grew a lot as an artist. I have had the chance to explore design & created websites, logos & branding kits for clients, which has been an awesome change of pace.

Those up close shots...
1. 1952 PATINA- localized sand used to create texture with stenciled sumflowerflowers.
2. UNTAMED- Badger skull with acrylic paint & copper leaf flakes.
3. GOLDEN TRUTTA- Patina with acrylic paint, & gold leaf.
4. CROOKED CREEK- Copper leaf lining cow skull eye sockets.
5. SOL- Copper leaf labyrinth sun.
6. WALLOWA- Carved & acrylic paint cow skull.

Traffic lights, city streets, the hustle, it all seems so out of touch. Give me the peace of the snow falling on the grass, the wind whipping through the trees, the sounds of coyotes yapping at first twilight; there I will be happy.

Isn't every night a perfect time for this?

Happy Winter Solstice! May the year come a close and allow for rebirth, growth & reflection.

Holiday winter cards are still available!

Are you excited for Christmas? I am! Not to receive but to give the gifts. I'm also so looking forward to the next year. The words..."where one door closes, another opens" are incredibly truthful. What are you looking forward too? I'm currently designing a few really cool things. One for a gift, website, one for a gift, & branding for a new local business. Always staying busy...

CROOKED CREEK with eyes lined in gold leaf, a shining bright piece in a cold foggy day.

Painted skull with gold leaf & restored horn caps.

This year has been so inspiring. I have created art with my favorite themes and subjects in several different mediums. Specializing in the Pacific Northwest, wildlife, and of course trout. I have worked endlessly designing a new website, a solo show, and collaborations. Not to mention social media content creation for my art. I do enjoy the work of all these elements, however, the truth is ….. that this has been my worst year ever for selling my artwork.

Do I only create art to sell? No, not by any means. However, it is a source of income I have grown to value. There are many different reasons why I believe sales have been so low this year, however, none of them band-aid the fact that it creates a certain amount of imposter syndrome.

I have tried to stay consistent on my social media posting, doing all the things that the experts tell one to grow their account. But it seems that the whole act starts to feel like a circus. No longer is my time spent creating but rather worrying about constantly creating content and being a slave to the algorithm.

In 2024, life will be changing in several different ways for me. This will greatly affect the time I spend on social media as an artist, and creating as well. I will not be posting all the time. I will not be stressing over having a new art piece every week or month for that matter. I will be sharing more artists' work who I enjoy and I believe would go well with my art, sharing interiors and how my art may fit within that space. I want to be an artist - not a slave to the algorithm. I will never stop creating art however I can pivot how my time is spent in my art and related fields.

Lastly, do not fret! 2024 has some very exciting opportunities where you will be able to see my art in person regarding solo shows and markets.

Enhancing both casual & professional spaces. SEEKER continues to be my favorite digital design. Can you believe I created this when my Ipad & Procreate were glitching?!

The WALLOWA... inspired by the whispers that weave through the pine.

Pine cones will alway amaze me. Seeds to future forests.

Cards available

Let me introduce Rudolph the Red Nosed Trout!

Cards now available!

In the eyes of winter stare into the night. Christmas cards are to be released tomorrow!

A new wolf lurks in the shadows... coming soon

The quite silence feeds the hunger to create, yet exhaustion forces to rest.

Patient coyote skull with Wildflower.

I've been asked for years now to create cards... so a trial run has been ordered. A sneak peek at a new design from the winter collection. These will be available in digital & physical cards!

Coyotes & brown trout coexist along the ripples and bends of the Owyhee River. Whether a fly fisherman or a nature enthusiast, the relationship can be appreciated by all. As you witness the trout rolling in the water, spawning the next generation, coyote yips at the first sign of darkness.

*chefs kiss

A little reminder for everyone too.

I had to take advantage of capturing this skull in perfect lighting today. The contrast & way the light hits the colors & gold leaf is mesmerizing.

A bull trout patina featuring golds, greens, deep blues, & red spots cover this Cow Elk skull that was found mangled in the river. I ha e absolutely adored this custom piece. Tomorrow it goes home officially.

Thank you to loyal awesome customers!

paintedskull

A day full of inspiration, catching monster brown trout, & embracing the gorgeous scenery.

Can't believe my job will revolve around the subject of this wild place.

With- .mackenzie.32

I am so incredibly proud to be from the West. Right in the heart of the high desert. Rich with history & freedom to roam.

Sand & rock on bone to create a texture on this skull, while garden flowers were used as stencils for floral rust paired with patina.

1952 PATINA/AVAILABLE

Taking the day off... of work. Fully embracing the day to create. Excited to paint (finally!), charge up my IPad & dive back into a design later today. Manifesting the life & career I've been working towards for 3 years.

New art coming tomorrow!

Who says you can't create art that is both dark & light?

The gears of the mind are always turning. Hell, I might be cooking dinner & inind I'm creating a new skull, or logo for a client.

Well, hello there. I'm Andrea or Andi, depending on how well I know you. I'm an artist, designer, mom, among wearing many other hats.
Basically if you're into wildlife, skulls, fishing, witchy creations, mountains, art covered in moons and pine trees. Oh and let's not forgot pine trees galore! Then you might really love following along this journey of creativity.

The Raven's Dream, is a limited print.

As the keeper of souls, breathes deep and exhales dreams. To come guide us through the night. We are all but a speck upon it’s wings, awaiting our twilight scene.

The perfect digital art print to decorate your walls for Halloween.

Sometimes ideas for new art can disappear. Or the desire to create wanes with the moon. It’s all quite normal. Here are some tips on how to keep the creative flow going if you’re feeling in a funk.

A few photos of mybpieces hanging .baker show. If you missed opening night, the show will be hanging until month end of the month.
I invite everyone to check it out, along with the resident artist pieces that are there. Some spectacularly talented artists create at the Churchill.

May I introduce... CROOKED CREEK.
Now hanging .baker

Painted Steer Skull with copper leaf accents.

The only peek you'll get at this new jawbone until Friday. To say I'm obsessed with these new pieces would be an understatement. I feel like they balance a sense of darkness & light so well.
My art truly does mean the world to me.

Don't forget this Friday is the opening of my solo show .baker ! Releasing several new pieces, & featuring pieces that are rarely viewable in person.
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I can't wait to show you the art I create!
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If you miss opening night, art will be hanging in the gallery until the 28th.

Never let your creative spirit die.
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My soul craves to create. In all possible forms, once an artist, always an artist. The mediums may change but the element of creativity remains.
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Keep your head held high, know your truth & strive for the best in everyday.
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Art is a constant learning process. Whether you work in one medium or many, if you're not learning about your work in some way daily; how are you going to progress?
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Psst... here is all the info for my solo art show happening Oct. 6th! I will have several brand new pieces to release too!

Which one is your favorite?
A couple of digital art prints, embellished & framed. They're looking pretty sharp for my solo art show! This wolf piece titled SEEKER & the brown trout titled Trout Constellations are a few of my favorites.

Skull Artist + Digital Artist + graphic designer = Bonadimani ART & DESIGN