Heron Pond Island

 

This is a pond in a neighborhood that I have painted many times, both plein air and from photographs. There's always a new view and a new season, so it is always exciting. Because it is larger, this piece was begun en plein air and finished in the studio.

Heron Pond Island

soft pastel on Pastelbord, watercolor underpainting

12x16

RAW Baltimore June 6 - Buy a ticket!

RAW Baltimore will be on June 6 from 8PM to 12 midnight at Tatu in Baltimore at 614 Water St. My portion of the exhibit is called "Rad vs. Trad" and it will contrast my soft pastel landscapes with my  manipulated photography.

The RAW events are incredible opportunities and are located in almost 80 cities. DC will be next on my agenda.

To have this Featured Artist gig, I have to sell 20 tickets at a mere $10 each or to accept donations. My RAW website is http://www.rawartists.org/bfbutler and I would very much appreciate your participation.

Here is the complete line up of over 25 artists!

Readying for Second Saturday at the Workhouse

Gallery 902 Associate Artists at the Workhouse in Lorton prepare for Second Saturday with a new installation in Gallery 902 in Building W-9. We also have group exhibits in Studio 910 as well as a themed exhibit, "Gifts from the Garden," along with Featured Artist Elizabeth Floyd in Building W-16.

Occoquan Art on the Block Saturday, May 11

Occoquan Art on the Block

Over 60 local artists from four galleries will be participating in “Art on the Block” in Historic Occoquan, VA, on Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 5 pm. Enjoy watching artists while they work - partake in receptions at each of the galleries - sign up for special drawings.

Have a look at my current exhibit during Art on the Block! This will be my final show after 2.5 years at The Loft Gallery; my last day will be May 14. It's been a blast!

RAW Artists Feature and Twitter

I am slotted to participate in RAW Baltimore on June 6 from 8PM to 12 midnight at Tatu in Baltimore at 614 Water St. It is exciting to have a one evening event with my pastels, photography and fiber arts on display with the huge variety of other artists playing music, showing off fashion/make up/photography, etc. 

My portion of the exhibit is called "Rad vs. Trad" and it will contrast my soft pastel landscapes with my  manipulated photography.

The RAW events are incredible opportunities and are located in almost 80 cities. Check it out for your area.

So, I need to ask a favor. To have this Featured Artist gig, I have to sell 20 tickets at a mere $10 each or to accept donations. My RAW website is http://www.rawartists.org/bfbutler and I would very much appreciate your participation.

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To keep up with the boon in social media, I have finally created a Twitter account: twitter.com/fergusonb4/ and I ask you to help me learn to use it! Tweet me, add me, whatever, whatever.

Reminder: Plein Air Painting in Fairfax Co VA on Saturday at Lorton's Workhouse Arts Center

The Workhouse Associate Artists of Gallery 902 at the Workhouse Arts Center are hosting our Inaugural Plein Air Artists Event during SpringFest Fairfax 2013 on Saturday, April 27. It is free for both artists and viewers, beginning at 8am for artists.

Visitors may watch the artists at work and vote in the People's Choice Exhibit, which starts at 1:45pm, with votes tallied and awards presented at 3:15pm. The artwork, created during the day on the Workhouse and Occoquan Regional Park grounds, will be on show until 4pm.

The printable artists' registration form and additional information are available at tinyurl.com/wh-pa13 or snipurl.com/wh-pa13 . Event summary, many photos, and all details can be seen at Virginia Tourism' virginia.org .

Please pass this along to your fellow artists and post on your blogs or in your newsletter! For planning purposes, Workhouse Associate Artists of Gallery 902 encourage participating artists to RSVP ahead of time for this event on our Facebook page and to “Like” us.

New Web Gallery on Artavita

Check out my Artavita portfolios! Images are divided into landscape paintings, sky paintings, mixed media, color photography, and black and white photography.

Short link: snipurl.com/PortfoliosBFB 

Prison Yard Tower

Prison Yard Tower at the Workhouse
pastel on Uart 400
4"x6"

Hay Bales and Lavender

Hay Bales and Lavender
pastel on Pastelbord
9"x12"

Workhouse Second Saturday