blackwater creek gallery
Outsider, visionary, folk and contemporary art
Lynchburg, Virginia

Raymond J. Ferguson

Raymond J Ferguson a bright, versatile young local artist was diagnosed as autistic at the age of 2. Despite his learning disability, he showed skill in art at an early age, but has received little in the way of formal training. His paintings show an eye for color and light, reminiscent of happy, carefree days. both his paintings and his wood pieces exhibit extraordinary attention to detail..


Old Yemen,
24in W, 18in H,
Oil on canvas.

Jefferson St and Ninth St
24in W, 18in H
Oil on canvas.

Kentucky Blue Grass
24in W, 18in H
Oil on canvas.

Saint Paul's Church
20in W, 24in H
Oil on canvas.

Black Coach
12in W, 8in H, 6in D
Mixed media.

Red Coach
13in W, 11inH, 7inD
Mixed media.

Red Coach, Detail