Paintings Inspired by Life, Nature, and the Human Spirit
Welcome to Bonnie Seide Art
I paint the things that move me - people, landscapes, wildlife, and moments that tell a story. Every painting begins with something that catches my attention: a face filled with character, a beautiful place, or a quiet moment that deserves to be remembered.
I started painting later in life and quickly discovered a passion I never expected. Through art, I have found a way to see the world and connect with others.
I hope my work brings you as much joy as creating it brings me.
FEATURED COLLECTION
From National Parks and Coastal Scenes
to Portraits and Wildlife,
my paintings
celebrate beauty, resilience,
and the stories that connect us.
GOLDEN PAVILION, Kyoto
Famous temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Japanese name is:
Kinkaku-ji
SOLD
16 X 20 oil on canvas
museum wrapped
Private collection, Tokyo, Japan
ANCIENT SENTINELS
El Capitan and Half Dome
Yosemite National Park
16 × 20 Oil on museum wrapped canvas
$1900
Previously exhibited at Morean Art Center
St. Petersburg, Florida
PART OF THE SEEN,
UNSUNG HEROES SERIES
QUIET VALOR
JAMES
U.S. MARINE VETERAN
Currently Unhoused
Acrylic on Canvas
18 X 24 INCHES
Gallery wrapped - Ready to hang
$950
A veteran sits quietly, captured in a moment of thought. This portrait reveals where each brush stroke begins to shape presence, dignity, and humanity.
Every stage tells a story - reflecting resilience and quiet strength. This series invites viewers to look beyond circumstances and truly see the person.
Maria: The Strength She Carries
Maria
Marine Corps Veteran
Currently Unhoused
Acrylic on Canvas
18 × 24 inches
Gallery wrapped - ready to hang
$795
Maria is a Marine Corps veteran. She’s currently unhoused, but that’s only one part of her story.
When I painted her, I kept coming back to her strength, the quiet kind. Not loud, not dramatic…just solid.
She holds her hat like it still matters. Like her service still matters. And it does.
This piece isn’t about sympathy, it’s about recognition. Maria is a face of service.
Unhoused, Not Unseen
Completed original painting
Thomas
Vietnam Era Veteran
Currently Unhoused
Oil on Canvas
18 × 24 inches
Gallery wrapped - Ready to hang
$950
Unhoused, Not Unseen is part of my Veterans Series. This portrait honors the quiet strength, endurance, and humanity of a Vietnam-era veteran who is currently unhoused. It invites viewers to look beyond circumstance and truly see the person.
HONORING HOMELESS MILITARY VETERANS
WITH DIGNITY AND HUMANITY
These are the faces we pass every day and don’t always see.
Some of the people I paint are veterans who are currently unhoused. They’ve lived through things most of us can’t imagine, and yet there’s a quiet strength in them that deserves to be seen and remembered.
I don’t paint perfection. I paint truth, resilience, and the humanity behind every face.
Still Standing
An original acrylic painting by Bonnie Seide
20 x 24
Acrylic on wrapped canvas
$795
A solitary figure stands near a doorway in a muted, timeworn room -
suspended between shadow and light.
Still Standing explores the quiet power of transition -
the strength it takes to pause before stepping forward.
Subtle. Restrained. Present.
CUSTOM PAINTING COMMISSION
BY Bonnie Seide
Each commission is created from your photograph, whether it captures a person, pet, landscape, or meaningful place. I focus on the character, atmosphere, and feeling behind the image to create a one-of-a-kind painting.
Working in oil or acrylic on canvas, I create paintings that are timeless, personal, and made to last for generations.
If you have a photo that matters to you - a loved one, a pet, a favorite place, or a special moment - I can turn it into a
meaningful, hand-painted work of art.
If you have an idea for a painting, I would love to discuss your subject, size, timeline, and pricing.
Path to the Sea
Path to the Sea
Acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas/Ready to Hang
20 x 24 inches
$795
A quiet path opens toward the sea - an invitation into light, movement, and possibility. The layered brushwork and open horizon create a sense of both journey and arrival, echoing the quiet power found in nature’s transitions.
This piece reflects resilience and openness - the courage to follow a path even when the destination is not fully seen.
Ocean Wave
Acrylic on canvas
24 x 36 inches
$1300
Gallery wrapped - Ready to hang
A wide blue sky opens above a deep, expansive ocean. In the distance, waves gather quietly - but in the foreground, a powerful crest breaks forward, water surging and splashing with commanding presence.
Ocean Wave captures the moment energy transforms into motion - strength contained, then released. Both immersive and dynamic, this large-scale painting brings the rhythm and elemental force of the sea into any space
Where The Day
Meets The Sea
Acrylic on canvas
24 x 36 inches
$1300
Gallery Wrapped - Ready to hang
A brilliant orange sunset glows above a deep blue ocean, casting warmth across the horizon. In the foreground, a wave surges forward, breaking with energy and life, catching the light as it rolls toward the viewer.
Where the Day Meets the Sea captures the fleeting beauty of transition - the meeting of sky, water, and motion - while celebrating the natural world’s quiet power and grandeur. Bold, immersive, and alive, this piece transforms any space it occupies.
COMMISSION A PAINTING FROM YOUR PHOTO
Send me your photo and I will create a custom painting
Sold
Reference Photo
Painting
Lake Superior
Original acrylic painting
10 × 20 inches
Completed commission
Private Collection
Private
Collection
Reference Photo
Reference Photo
Painting
Preview of Gallery
Perched in Paradise
20 × 24 acrylic on wrapped canvas
$795
DOCKSIDE SENTINEL
$425
Great Blue Heron
$695
Tribute to My Brother
Private Collection - Commission Example
BEYOND THE SEA OATS
20 × 24 Acrylic on wrapped canvas
$695
ALPINE STILLNESS
$395
Meet the Artist
I discovered painting later in life and found a passion I never expected. My work is inspired by people, nature, resilience, and the stories that connect us. Every painting reminds me that it is never too late to begin something new.
A generous bouquet of red, pink, and white blossoms spills gracefully from a softly textured vase. Abundant Bloom celebrates the richness, color, and joyful energy of flowers gathered at their fullest.
Original acrylic painting on canvas panel, 8 × 10 inches.
Local pickup and delivery available by arrangement. Please contact me to discuss options.