Watercolor is my favorite medium.  I like to think that I am a traditional watercolorist.  Occasionally, I must use opaque media to complete a piece of work.  I enjoy depicting rustic images of the past, whether it be an old building,  vehicle or piece of equipment.  These images remind me of my childhood in the late 40's and early 50's.  I feel these old images possess some sort of warmth.  Hopefully,  my work will help viewers experience the warmth of this period in American culture.

     In recent years I have joined other artists painting plein aire.  This experience has offered a new challenge and helped me loosen up and work faster.

     Bill Feterl is a South Dakota native, living in the Lead-Deadwood area since 1955.  A career with Homestake Mine lasted over 27 years.  During that time, aside from his regular duties, he illustrated many safety drawings, designed annual coins and originated several graphic projects. 

     Presently, Bill practices his art in the form of watercolor paintings, pen and ink illustrations and an occasional graphic project.

     Educated at BHSU in Spearfish, SD, Bill earned a B.S. in Fine Arts with a double major in Communication Art and a minor in Commercial Art.  He began studying watercolor painting in 1989.  Bill is a Signature Member of Artists of the Black Hills and the Northern Plains Watercolor Society. 

   Bill Feterl is represented by the Blue Dog Gallery in Lead, South Dakota

 

Bill  Feterl

11911 Meadow Ct.
Sturgis, SD  57785
605.578.1319

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