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Bonnie Ferguson Butler ~ Painter
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Artist Statement: En plein air painting defines my style. Several characteristics contribute to the distinctive beauty of painting outdoors. Pieces are smaller to capture a scene in one session. Time constraints in a changing environment cause them to lack extensive detail, so they appear slightly fuzzy or unfinished. Further, they tend to have a freshness and spontaneity which makes them impossible to compare to studio work. I consider this to be the adventure side of art, combining characteristics of camping and the influence of the elements to create a thing of beauty. To me, painting both en plein air and alla prima, which roughly translates to 'in one layer,' captures my imagination with a challenging, guerrilla-style painting method that is both close to nature as well as in the thick of the environment. I am the Featured Artist in the Workhouse's Building W-16 for the exhibition running June 9 through July 4. My show is called "10 Mile Radius: Landscapes Near The Workhouse" and it will include local landscape paintings created in pastel and oil. The Opening Reception will be Saturday, June 12 from 6-9pm in conjunction with the Second Saturday Art Walk at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. For more exhibits, please click over to my resume; I participate in many shows along the Mid-Atlantic and was chosen by juror Richard McKinley for the Great Lakes Pastel Society's National Show through August 1. (Domestic shipping is included on all paintings) |
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