Because of a required art class outside of my Science majors, I saw my first tree when I was a Senior in college. Captivated, I then redirected to balance Art and Biochemistry over the coming years. Later, my graduate work in Humanities and Art History gave me the proper foundation for further studies, while local artist instructors graciously shared their passion. First a watercolorist, woodworker, and quilter, I now paint in soft pastel and oil. My joy is working en plein air and I see trees regularly now.

En plein air painting defines my style. I appreciate the charm of developing a finished piece of work and have it created right on site. Several characteristics contribute to the distinctive beauty of this method. Pieces are smaller to capture a scene effectively. Time constraints in a changing environment cause them to lack extensive detail, so they may appear slightly fuzzy or unfinished. Plein air paintings tend to have a freshness and spontaneity which makes them impossible to compare to studio work.

A juried Associate at Lorton's Workhouse Arts Center, I have paintings on  exhibit regularly in the W-16 gallery. Active in the Arts community, I am a member and volunteer with a number of art societies. I also enjoy spending time in the schools as well as serving as an Art Merit Badge Counselor with the Boy Scouts of America.

To see more!
Blog - bfbutler.blogspot.com
Exhibits - www.workhousearts.org/bonniefergusonbutler