6.19.2013

Thanks for your support!


RAW Baltimore was a huge rush and so much fun. I am so appreciative of the friends and family who bought tickets and came out on a rainy night! And for the superb help I received with the logistics. 

Here are a few of the pictures from the night, mostly taken by RAW Baltimore photographer, Meagan. They speak to the variety of items I had there, everything from photography to pastels to mixed media to fiber to silver earrings. 

 There were several pieces that were particularly well received by this hungry, passionate, interesting, and well informed crowd of art lovers. 

The Two Dips series, named for obvious reasons when you see the photo, are color enhanced according to the gelato flavor they represent. 

The little girl, who I call Young Capitalist, clutches her wad of play money and, according to her mom, she takes it and her purse everywhere she goes. While quite discerning, she is both stoic and confident. 

The young lady of Entering Waverly Market was perhaps the most spontaneously well received. I was glad she spoke to the viewers as she spoke to me. 

My two larger pastels also caught the eye of many, particularly the moodiness of Morning Drive. My third, larger pastel, was the victim of broken glass for the evening, but it was not damaged, thank goodness! Transport, set up, and take down - what a bear!









6.17.2013

Mason's Landing to the Potomac Study


Needing to flex our plein air muscles, we recently went to Gunston Hall, the Mason Neck home George Mason, Patriot and author of the Bill of Rights. The home is located on a hill, up from the Potomac River, and it has a small feeder branch from which Mason received shipments.

The watercolor underpainting was done at the same time for a larger work on Pastelmat. That painting follow...

Mason's Landing to the Potomac Study
soft pastel on Uart 400 with watercolor underpainting
4x6

6.14.2013

Great Falls Toward Riverbend


Great Falls Toward Riverbend
soft pastel on Wallis Belgian Mist
11x14

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6.05.2013

Celebrate Fairfax


Heron Pond Table for 9 was submitted to the Fairfax Celebrate First Annual “Fairfax is Beautiful” Juried Photography Contest and I learned that it is a finalist, so be on the lookout for it if you go to this newfangled county fair June 6-9 at the Fairfax County Government Center. It will be in the Greenology exhibit; there are three prizes up for grabs. The contest request was for pictures of beauty within Fairfax County and this beautiful family from my collection spoke to me.

6.03.2013

PSA (!)

The letter reads, "Congratulations! You have been elected a juried Associate Member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA). Welcome to the PSA family of artists." 

Oh boy! I did a happy dance at the mailbox.



 

6.01.2013

Buy a Ticket to RAW Baltimore


Please visit RAW Baltimore to purchase a ticket from me or to make a donation to me for my entry as a featured 2-D artist.

Please do it before noon EST June 3, so I don't have to put out the $200 entry fee by myself.

Do it if I've helped you in the Arts, if I've put on an event you've participated in, if I've collected your registration for a workshop or an exhibit, hung your show, supported your sales, performed PR on your behalf..

Do it if you've ever received an email from me supporting or encouraging your Art.

Do it if you don't live there, but you are entertained here on a regular basis.

Or just do it to support the Arts.

Look at the drop down menu for my name. 

Anyone purchasing a ticket from me will receive 10% off on an artwork purchase that evening, so a $10 ticket could be worth much more, not to mention a fun night club evening out, not a stuffy art opening! Or just know you've supported someone who already has supported you.

5.23.2013

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

Watercolor underneath:


 
Art Prints

5.20.2013

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!


5.08.2013

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.





5.06.2013

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!