| 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). |
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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. |
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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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