| About My Art | ||
 Brenda Ferguson photo by Molly Ferguson, September 12, 2002 I'm a self-taught artist and have worked in several mediums. Sometimes I combine mediums. A few years ago I was delighted to happen upon the wonderful, messy medium of soft pastels. I enjoy its ease and immediacy of use and intense color possibilities. Soft pastels are an extension of my fingers so I am able to get them to do just what I want... most of the time. |
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| My studio is in my home. | ||
. Winter 1999  Sunrise view east from the house February 19, 2003 Click this photo to see the apple trees at night  View northeast from the house December 26, 2002 |
Photos around my yard in rural Maine   Self-portrait photo in the snow January 20, 2003 |
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 White Blossoms May 30, 2003  Flowering Crab May 30, 2003 |
Martin Stream at dusk on May 28, 2003 as it flows by our house photo by Bruce McMillan  Strawberries in the early morning dew on May 30, 2003  Sunflowers blooming on sunny August 18, 2003 |
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 Sunrise October 19, 2002 |
 Hot Hazy Sunrise September 11, 2002 |
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 Daughter Sadie hand feeds the chickadees at my studio window February 17, 2004. |
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 October 23, 2002 |
 The vew out my studio window September 20, 2003 |
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| The Process of Creating | ||
Visit My Studio September 22, 2004 |
Reference Photos Where the Art Begins |
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| Some of My Tools Click to see new arrivals. Click to see my secret tools.  |
November 18, 2003 November 29, 2003  Click photos for the big picture. |
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| Articles About My Art | ||
| Farmington First Alumni Magazine Fall 2oo7 New Canvas, New Calling (Reprinted in edited form with permission from the Bangor Daily News) |
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| American Artist Magazine July 2004 Methods & Materials: Overcoming Challenges, by Christopher Willard |
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| Bangor Daily News The Weekly October 12, 2006 A teacher's hobby turns to fine art by Hunter Umphrey |
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| Past News and Projects | ||
Annual Studio Open House held on Saturday, December 1, 2007. Click above to view photos of the event. |
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| On June 5 and 6, 2007 I was invited to be an Artist in Residence at the Phippsburg Elementary School. Click here to see my visit with the students and staff. |
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| See photos of the 27th Annual Bangor Art Society's Open Juried Show. The reception and awards ceremony were on May 15, 2007. |
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Recent Exhibition April 2-30 2007, Bangor Public Library Brenda hosted an opening reception and painting demonstration on Saturday, April 7 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. To see photos of the exhibit and demonstration please click here. |
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| Currently I've completed work on a children's book almost ready for publication. For now you can read my daughter's book and also look at her art. |
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| My Pastel Workshops | ||
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On May 5 & 6, 2007 we had a Pastel PaintingWorkshop at my studio home. Click here to see how we spent our days, to view the art we created, and to read the reviews. Click here for details |
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| My School Visits | ||
| In addition to painting, as time allows, I visit schools and show students how I create my art. It is all hands on and the students have an opportunity to paint with pastels. To see more click here. |  A 2004 visit to the Etna Dixmont School |
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| Family and Friends | ||
| With my husband Doug, I am also raising three funny, athletic, artistic kids, Molly, Lucas, and Sadie. Click on The Magic Tree to read Sadie's Book (automatic page turner). |
Written March 2003 |
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 Art by Molly at age 11 |
 Art by Lucas at age 8 |
 Art by Sadie at age 5 |
January 13, 2002 Wood and Shells a still life. |
 by Lucas |
 by Sadie |
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Art by Sadie at age 9 December 30, 2005 |
 Cyclamen Trio Sadie Ferguson 9.5" x 7.5", 2005 Soft Pastel |
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| Visit Christina's World with me and my friends. |
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