CONTEMPORARY ICON PORTRAIT SERIES
Like a re-discovered, dusty, vintage journal or an enigmatic bit of paper torn from on old and mysterious
map, these iconographic mixed-media paintings each tell a unique story that
can only be created by the eye of the beholder.
Sprouse surrounds a traditional
painted portrait (modeled after faces from his vast vintage photo collection) with a variety of ephemeral treasures from vintage books, magazines, old love letters, maps, announcements, newspapers and much more. The faces he has painted in these
voluminous little works are purposefully composed to reveal only a portion of
the model's face further accenting the mystique.
The following is just a small sample of works from this series that Sprouse
produces in a variety of sizes on canvas. Many are available as fine art
prints on his imagekind shop at www.sprouseart.imagekind.com.
These works are also available in a variety of galleries throughout the
United States, or click on the contact link to inquire about availability.
"young folks"
6" x 2"
acrylic and mixed-media on canvas
2007
private collection / available as print
"pathos"
6" x 12"
acrylic and mixed-media on canvas
2007
private collection / available as print
"the transaction"
6" x 12"
acrylic and mixed-media on canvas
2008
private collection / available as print
"proof"
16" x 16"
6" x 12"
acrylic and mixed-media on canvas
2009
private collection / available as print
"cause to fade"
12 " x 24"
acrylic and mixed-media on canvas
2009
available / available as print 