Exhibition on Display: January 7 - February 26, 2022 | Works by Burl Washington
My painting depict subjects from the African-American historical prospective. I am best
known for my Buffalo Soldier Series created in 1976 but I also have created series on
Women of the West , Down Home , Black Cowboys and Blacks in Aviation . My original
paintings are done in watercolor with a dry brush and wet-n-technique combination. I hope
you will enjoy your visit to my website come often for their is many updates on my images
and events. I enjoy painting in watercolor because of the variety of techniques. Which
began from a suggestion made by my college professor. My first attempt was not the best,
but I continued to work at improving my style, technique and handling of this medium.
The subject matter that I chose was the overlooked imagery of the African-American in
history. I began working on a series of paintings of the Buffalo Soldiers back in 1976.
The fascination with the history of these great men and women led to the development of
the Black Cowboys, Women of the West, Black Jockeys and many others. This topic open many
doors of opportunity and conversation concerning the influence these great men and women
played in this country's development.
Today I am still working on this subject and many others. The enjoyment I get seeing a
person face when they view my work and began to talk about the contribution these men and
women made to American history just encourage me to do more research on other subject,
places, and things in my art.
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local and nationally known artists and organizations- the Hardy and Betty Sanders black
box theater, the traditional William Edrington Scott Theatre, and The Vault, which hosts
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HISTORY
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Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. When, in 2002, the Modern moved down the street, the Fort
Worth Community Arts Center opened. Now known as Arts Fort Worth, the building continues to
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