May 24, 2013
1-2-inspire-U (#3): angela sprunger
meet artist Angela Sprunger, the third artist in the 1-2-inspire-U series!
art
Currently I make paintings and drawings out of gouache, acrylic, watercolors, markers, ink and thread. I make zines and stories with paper, pens, and copy machines. My current work is on the small side, due to my current living space and spirit of mobility, but I love doing large-scale installation work with paper and other materials as well.
I have a B.A. in Studio Arts from the University of Minnesota. My art has appeared in the world as interactive public art, in work with teens, in gallery shows, in remembrance of a loved one, and on a frozen lake. I’ve even made a couple of ketubahs for friends who were inspired by my work assisting the Ketubah artist Sharon Stillman in Minneapolis.
Buy some art in my shop. Have some fun looking out my tumblr. Check out the chilly-and-awesome Art Swap Shanty. Email me to commission a work of art.
WORKSHOPS
I’m teaching some creativity workshops in Shanghai in 2013. I call them CREATE/SPACE.
The goal of CREATE/SPACE workshops is to create space and time for you to be creative, try something new, and face the world with renewed energy + fresh eyes.
May 26 / drawing room (drawing workshop) read more here
June 16 / sharpen your pencils! (writing workshop) read more here
Stay tuned for info. on future workshops.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I just wanted to thank you for the incredibly beautiful piece of artwork you made for me. I can’t quite articulate it, but this little painting speaks to me much more deeply than I was ever expecting. And the Anne Lamott quote on the back perfect. Thank you once again, and please keep creating. xo.
R, Sydney, Australia
I’m thrilled to have several of Julie’s pieces in my house – I love original art work and since I know Julie on a personal level, I can appreciate all the love and effort she puts into each piece. I am most fond of our wedding ketubah – it is such a special piece of art and knowing that it was made by Julie makes it unique and full of love. Julie’s use of color and movement are so fun – I always see something new when I look at her artwork. Julie is person full of passion for living and I think that shows in her work. We love Julie!
AG, Chicago, IL
Julie’s art is a vibrant burst of creativity, color and emotion that enlivens the entire room it inhabits!
AB, St. Paul MN
My mysteryARTgift has arrived and looks beautiful! Just what I needed, too… with my body full of sickness and it snowing this morning in Mineapolis. . . your art just opened up my afternoon. It’s so expressive and bright and full of love. Thank you so much Julie!!
MP, Minneapolis
I have a few small paintings by Julie and they are displayed on my alter. They bring a magical sense to the space. The bright colors and layered patterns remind me of traveling, planting seeds and harvesting magical surprises. I feel blessed to be surrounded by such delight!
SB, Minneapolis
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into our apartment and been struck by how bare our walls are. I’ve been wanting to do something about them for a long time, but there are so many rooms and so many walls. Julie’s art subscription service couldn’t have come at a better time for me! I don’t have to go to art galleries (for pieces I can’t afford) and I can skip IKEA while keeping my sanity (for pieces I’ll eventually see in a friend’s house). Thank you so much, Julie! Every time I walk by the piece we’ve received so far, I can’t help but smile. I’m looking forward to seeing what else you have in store for us!
RW, Switzerland
Julie’s art seems to sprout from some wonderful place of spontaneity, and receiving her work in the mail is like a personalized invitation to go there with her.
AD, Minneapolis
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The above slide show is a wide range of work from 1999-2011. View my most recent work and work-in-progress on my tumblr.
