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Women Artists of the West45th Annual National Exhibition
November 3rd -28th, 2015
TUCSON DESERT ART MUSEUM7000 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, Arizona520-202-3888
www.tucsondart.com
OPENING RECEPTIONNovember 6, 5:30 pm
November 7 - Artist Demonstrations
Virginia Carroll, Associate MemberTucson Desert Art MuseumColored Pencil, 8” x 12”
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WOMEN ARTISTS of the WESTWomen Artists of the West (WAOW) is a non-profit organization of over 270 juried members across the United States and Canada with the objectives of uniting women artists, elevating aware-ness of art created by women and encouraging technical excellence. WAOW supports members through education, workshops, and mentoring with a focus on encouraging both emerging and established artists in business and professional practices. WAOW members are publicly promoted through national advertising, exhibitions, web and social media. It is the oldest established organization dedicated to women artists in the nation; we are honored to be celebrating 45 years of
exhibitions with this year’s national exhibit in Tucson.
Our Beginnings as Women Artists of the American West
Women Artists of the American West (WAOAW) was founded in 1971 in Norco, California by a small group of women with a desire to network as professionals and compete in the world of art. They pooled their efforts and began pro-moting their careers with shows and advertis-ing. WAOAW soon became known for its high caliber of artists and distinctive western style.
Their debut exhibit was held in Palm Springs, California. They continued to show in locations such as the Cowgirl Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and then on to other areas of the country including New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Mississippi, and Arizona. In these early years, the membership was limited to 35, each of whom played an active role, investing time and money in shows and advertisements to promote their professional growth. Eventually the decision was made to increase membership in order to support the increasing demands for financing and coordinating the group’s activities.
WAOAW artists were known for their western pieces in various media. However, as many wom-en artists in non-western genres wanted to become a part of the group’s legacy, in 1988 the bylaws were changed to embrace additional genre, subject matter and style. The membership chose to drop “American” from their name and became what is known today as Women Artists of the West.
Women Artists of the West as it is Today
Women Artists of the West (WAOW) is a unique and respected organization that continues to grow and increase its presence in the art world. WAOW has evolved over the years in its decades of supporting and promoting art created by women. Within the realm of fine art, there is a variety of genres and themes from members across the nation. WAOW members create both in their indoor studios and en plein air. They paint and sculpt still life and floral, landscapes and seascapes, figures and portraits, ranch and rural life, traditional and contemporary west, wildlife and domestic animals, historical events
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and Native American subjects. Styles are varied and diverse and include impressionism, expression-ism, realism, representational and contemporary in all fine art media in two and three dimensions.
WAOW has long been dedicated to helping aspiring artists in the spirit of mentor-ing, and many of its members share their expertise through workshops and books and, for the members’ proprietary benefit, an online forum for art tips and extended discussions.
The common thread of WAOW artists is the passion for their work and the desire to express the joy and beauty of the world around them. During the organization’s existence, WAOW members have collectively made their mark on the art world. They have done this as a team of professionals, with plans to continue the journey together.
The fine artwork of various genres and mediums in this exhibition has been through a stringent selection process, Members are initially juried to become a WAOW member and then must submit work to a seven member blind jury for acceptance into the national exhibition. We are very pleased and proud to present the work of these outstanding, talented members of WAOW in our 45th National Exhibition.
Sarah Kennedy Carol AmosTina Bohlman Nancy Rynes and Karen McClainDana NashNori ThorneMejo Okon Victoria Castillo
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WAOW 2015 SHOW COMMITTEE
Thanks also to the panel of seven “blind” jurors who juried the work for inclusion in the exhibition
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The 45th National Exhibition Show Juror of Awards--Carol Swinney
The common thread of WAOW artists is the passion for their work . . .
Wyoming artist Carol Swinney paints with a palette knife instead of a brush for many reasons. “I love texture, and love to see a lot of paint on the canvas. A painting knife gives rich colors and amazing depth, like you’re sculpting a painting”, she says. “Contrast, composition and lighting capture my attention while on location so I paint when colors are rich and light is more dramatic.”
Swinney prefers to paint on location at such places as Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, the moun-tains near Tucson, Arizona, or the Grand Teton Moun-tains in Wyoming.
Carol has received over 33 awards from 2005 to 2015 including two Best in Shows, four People’s Choice awards, Best Landscape at the 2005 National Oil Painters of America Show, the Award of Excellence at the 2008 OPA Western Regional Show, and the 2013 RMPAP Plein Air for the Parks, and the Governor’s Choice Award at the 2010 Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West Show. She has had numerous one woman shows and museum exhibitions in-cluding the National Museum of Wildlife Art, the Gilcrease Museum, the Briscoe Museum of Western Art, the CM Russell Museum, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum, the Old West Museum, the Booth Western Art Museum and the Clymer Museum. She is in the permanent collection of The Amerind Museum & Grand Teton National Park.
Carol has been featured in a wide variety of notable magazines including American Artist, West-ern Art Collector, Art of the West, and Southwest Art and was most recently profiled in Plein Air Magazine. Her work is also included in the coffee-table book, Art of the National Parks: His-toric Connections, Contemporary Interpretations and the instructional book, How Did You Paint That? published by International Artist.
Carol is an Out of State Artist Member of the California Art Club, Founding Member of Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, a Signature Member of the Tucson Plein Air Painters, Outdoor Painters Society and Oil Painters of America and is a Master Signature Member and past Pres-ident of American Woman Artists. She is represented in fine galleries in Jackson, Tubac and Colorado Springs.
Women Artists of the West thank Carol for her time, expertise and willingness to serve as the WAOW Awards Juror.
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Betty Gates, Invited Master Signature Surf Fishing Oil, 16” × 20h” $3,000
Betty Gates, Invited Master SignatureTouch of PinkOil, 11" × 14" $1,200
Cecy Turner, Invited Master SignatureLast Light at String Lake Oil, 18" × 18" $1,400
Betty J. Billups, Invited Master SignatureEvening GlowOil, 5" × 8" Contact Artist for Price
INVITED MASTER SIGNATURE MEMBERS
Betty J. Billups, Invited Master SignatureNobleOil, 7" × 5" Contact Artist for Price
Cecy Turner, Invited Master SignatureStill Life With Copper Kettle Oil, 12" × 16" $960
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Kim Shaklee, Invited Master SignatureRiverbank Tails: Three BeaversBronze, Edition of 2010" × 15" × 18” $3,600
Juried Artists for 2015
The jurying process was stringent for WAOW’s 45th National Exhibition, and it is an honor to be one of the members chosen to display.
Thank you to the many members who worked behind the scenes to make this exhibition possible, and to the women who have not only created beautiful work, but sent their pieces from across the United States,creating a show that exemplifies excellence in art by women.
Mary Ann Cherry, Invited Master SignaturePiegan BridlesSoft Pastel, 16” x 20” $2,200
Mary Ann Cherry, Invited Master SignatureHere’s Lookin’ at YaSoft Pastel, 15” x 9” $2,200
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5. Kathy AndersonRose-GraceBronze, 16” x 4” × 7” $1,850
1. Leslie Allen Five Points HollyhocksOil, 11" × 14” $950
2. Leslie AllenDon’t Sass Me!Oil, 16” × 20" $1,400
3. Carol AmosCholla PortraitOil, 18" × 18" $1,750
4. Jody AndersonCactusOil, 12" × 16" $900
6. Kathy AndersonIris-MessageBronze, 23" × 5" × 8" $2,850
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7. Jody AndersonGlad TidingsOil, 12” × 20” $1,200
8. Heather ArenasPixie’s TrailerOil, 14" × 18” $1,800
9. Heather ArenasRainy ReprieveOil on birch, 18" × 14" $1,800
10. Kay BakerSigns of SpringOil, 16" × 12" $650
11. Kay BakerA View of the VineyardOil, 10" × 12" $475
12. Ally BenbrookWild OnesWatercolor, 16" × 20" $2,400
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13. Ally BenbrookWaitingWatercolor, 10” × 14” $1,200
14. Maryann Bodnar BartmanAcoma and Zuni PotteryGouache, 11" × 14" $625
15. Maryann Bodnar BartmanDakotaGouache, 9” × 12” $575
16. Tina BohlmanSpring in the ValleyWatercolor, 16" × 20" $1,100
17. Tina BohlmanRainbow RowWatercolor, 20” × 20” $1,200
18. Yvonne BonacciConcentrationOil, 20" × 16" $2,200
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19. Yvonne BonacciWhite LightningColored Pencil, 10” × 8” $800
20. Jeannie BreedingEarly Light on the BalesOil, 11" × 14” $950
21. Jeannie BreedingFortress CliffOil, 11” × 14” $950
22. Peggy Bradshaw-Palm The NapOil, 16" × 20” $1,000
23. Peggy Bradshaw-Palm Grassland MajestyOil, 16” × 20” $1,000
24. Nancee Busse In the Footsteps of the AncientsAcrylic, 16” × 20” $1,200
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25. Nancee Busse High Desert PumaAcrylic, 16" × 20" $1,200
26. Mikela CameronAhh! That’s the Spot!Colored Pencil, 11.75” × 9” $1,000
27. Mikela CameronRoundup ReadyColored Pencil, 16.5” × 12.5” $3,500
28. Cindy CarrilloLong Beach CarriageOil, 14” × 12” $600
29. Cindy CarrilloCalifornia EveningOil, 8” x 8” $500
30. Virginia Carroll Monsoon SkyColored Pencil, 13” × 19” $1,200
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31. Virginia CarrollDichotomyMulti-Media, 20” x 16” $800
32. Val CarsonDesert GlowOil, 11” × 14” $975
33. Val CarsonSpringtime, Pelican PointOil, 16” × 20” $1,600
34. Victoria CastilloLetting Down Her HairOil, 18” × 14” $1,200
35. Victoria CastilloThe OrchidistOil, 16” × 12” $950
36. Donna CaultonRacing the Ghost Moon IICollage/Etching, 12.5” x 13” $375
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39. Jenifer ClineTrioOil, 12” × 16” $745
41. Heather CoenCorneredOil, 16” × 20” $650
37. Gloria ChadwickGrandma’s ChairOil, 20” × 16” $900
38. Gloria ChadwickDown at the CreekOil, 8” × 10” $375
40. Jenifer ClineEncounterOil, 11” × 14” $625
42. Heather CoenQuiet RiverOil, 12” × 16” $650
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45. Michelle CombsSummer StrollOil, 12” × 16” $750
47. Addren DossMid-Summer Build UpOil, 16” × 12” $750
48. Addren DossYoung OneOil, 10” x 10” $625
43. Jane ColemanWyoming PronghornOil, 9” × 12” $450
44. Jane ColemanBlack Tail Ponds OverlookOil, 16” × 20” $1,250
46. Michelle CombsWandering IndigoOil, 12” × 16” $750
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49. Christine Graefe DrewyerHalcyon Days of SummerOil, 20” × 16” $2,500
51. Barrett EdwardsGentle EndingOil, 16” × 20” $1,800
53. Diane EdwardsThe Water’s FlowOil, 18” × 18” $800
54. Amy EvansHealing WatersOil, 12” × 9” $550
50. Christine Graefe DrewyerSolitudeOil, 20” × 20” $3,200
52. Barrett EdwardsVintage Chevy TruckOil, 10” × 8” $475
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55. Amy EvansAugust AfternoonOil, 16” × 12” $850
56. Shirley FachillaSun, Shade and GallowaysOil, 12” × 16” $625
57. Shirley FachillaA Girl and Her HorseOil, 12” × 16” $625
58. Judy FairleyGreat Blue HeronPastel, 13” x 18” $900
59. Judy FairleyBrown PelicanPastel, 20” x 16” $1,200
60. Patricia Rose FordMonument Valley SplendorPastel, 11” x 14” $1,200
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62. Eleanor FreudensteinPoppy ProfusionOil, 16” x 20” $3,000
61. Patricia Rose FordPalms IIPastel, 16” x 11” $1,300
63. Eleanor FreudensteinDesert BotanicOil, 16 x 20 $3,000
64. Lanie FrickLake FieldAcrylic, 9”x 12” $350
65. Joey FrisilloPacific Rock PortriatOil, 12” x 9” $750
66. Joey FrisilloChamisa LightPastel, 12” x 9” $750
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67. Sally FuessChillin’ OutOil, 20” × 20” $1,280
70. Ilene Gienger-StanfieldRed BootsOil, 20” × 16” $2,000
68. Sally FuessSwine SnoozeOil, 8” x 8” $320
69. Ilene Gienger-StanfieldSchool BoyOil, 16” × 20” $2,000
71. Ann GobleWhite RoseOil, 5” × 7” $475
72. Ann GobleLemon BranchOil, 11” × 14” $875
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73. Teri GortmakerBear Creek MorningOil, 9” × 12” $900
74. Nancy HarkinsEchoes of HeavenWatercolor, 13” × 17” $1,200
75. Nancy HarkinsThe Caretaker’s HouseWatercolor, 10” × 8” $375
76. Cheryl Harley-VozPac ManColored and Graphite Pencil, 10” × 19” $2,000
77. Cheryl Harley-VozCharro’s RoseColored and Graphite Pencil, 10” × 14” $850
78. Julie HayesSpring in the San JuansOil, 8” × 10” $425
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79. Julie HayesSummer WhitesOil, 12” × 9” $525
80. Paula HolzclawStudy for AdagioOil, 16” × 20” $2,900
81. Christine HookerAncient TreasureOil, 20” × 16” $1,800
82. Christine HookerYellow Roses and TurquoiseOil, 18” × 18” $1,700
83. Helen F. HowertonPrairie VisitorAcrylic, 12” x 9” $975
84. Helen F. HowertonHumming ColorAcrylic, 9” x 12” $975
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85. Debbie HughbanksSleeping on the JobPastel, 18” × 8” $1,700
86. Debbie HughbanksElk River FreeformPastel, 10” × 11” $700
90. Jennifer HunterOld FriendsOil, 8” × 10” $1,200
89. Jane HuntFork in the PathOil, 11” × 14” $900
88. Jane HuntAround the BendOil, 9” × 12” $700
87. Shelley HullDotseroAcrylic, 10” × 20” $400
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96. H. R. KaiserWhite HorseBronze, 23.5” × 14” x 10” $6,900
95. H. R. KaiserLord Forgive Me . . .Bronze, 16.5” × 8” x 11” $3,300
94. Linda Eppinger JohnsonTeton FireweedWatercolor, 19” × 15” $800
93. Jeanne HylandSouthwestern PotsWatercolor, 11” × 15” $1,000
92. Jeanne HylandRed Hot Prickly PearWatercolor, 15” × 11” $1,000
91. Jennifer HunterBighornConte Pencil, 13.5” × 17” $1,500
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97. Sarah KennedyBlack-tailed Jack RabbitOil, 12” x 9” $450
98. Sarah KennedyRubenesqueOil, 12” x 16” $850
99. Leslie KirchnerRed Dawn 4Oil, 12” x 9” $1,100
100. Leslie KirchnerDays of IdyllOil, 9” x 12” $1,100
101. Dee KirkhamChristine’s RosesOil, 12” x 9” $1,150
102. Dee KirkhamPink PeoniesOil, 16” x 12” $2,150
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103. Yvonne KitchenPlay TimeBronze, 8.5” x 13.5” x 8.25” $2,775
104. Cheryl KoenWomen of the West in YellowOil, 16” x 20” $1,800
105. Cheryl KoenHigh KickOil, 20” x 20” $2,400
106. Michelle LaRaeIn FlightOil, 6” x 6” $550
107. Michelle LaRaeFlying AOil, 6” x 6” $550
108. Susan LarsonYellow and Blue Feather DancerPastel, 12” x 9” $750
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109. Skeeter LeardMy Name is BuzzPastel, 9” x 9” $800
111. Tricia LoveWinter TimeWatercolor, 14” x 19.5” $950
112. Janel MaherGalileoBronze 19.75” x 17.75” x 8.5” $4,550
113. Carol Maltby, CPSAThe MusingColored Pencil, 15.5” x 10.5” $1,480
114. Carol Maltby, CPSAThe Balloon VendorColored Pencil, 12” x 14” $1,625
110. Tricia LoveVintage FordWatercolor, 14” x 18.5” $900
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115. Phyllis Mantik deQuevedoDaisy DanceBronze, 12” x 8” x 8” $1,995
116. Phyllis Mantik deQuevedoFlower BedBronze, 7” x 23” x 8” $5,500
117. Sharon MarkwardtA Tiny Snack?Oil, 6” x 6” $350
118. Sharon MarkwardtFrazzled AssMixed Media, 14” x 11” $1,150
119. Deborah McAllisterFairy ChimesOil, 16” x 16” $775
120. Deborah McAllisterRudbeckiaOil, 16” x 16” $775
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121. Georgene McGonagleEtched in TimeBronze, 17.5” x 11” x .5” $1,200
122. Georgene McGonagleWhat’s Up?Bronze, 16” x 7” x 4” $1,600
123. Laurel Lake McGuireSolitudeWatercolor, 16” x 20” $895
124. Laurel Lake McGuireThe Sublime and MundaneWatercolor, 12.5” x 15” $595
125. Karen McLainPicasso at SunsetOil, 12” x 16” $600
126. Kathryn McMahonThe Old HomesteadOil, 12” x 20” $2,600
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127. Kathryn McMahonFamily OutingOil, 8” x 10” $700
128. Kim MiddletonMourning the PastOil, 11” x 14” $1,250
129. Kim MiddletonScaled QuailOil, 10” x 8” $950
130. Suzanne MorrisBig City, Bright LightsOil, 11” x 14” $750
131. Suzanne MorrisQuiet HarborOil, 12” x 16” $875
132. Cathy MunsonPractice Makes PerfectWatercolor and Gouache, 13” x 19” $3,000
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133. Eileen NistlerRiches and HonorColored Pencil, 20” × 16” $3,500
134. Eileen NistlerCherry Pink and Apple Blossom WhiteColored Pencil, 11” × 13” $1,300
135. Carol NovotneBridge of SighsWatercolor, 10” × 8” $2,000
136. Carol NovotneLiliesWatercolor, 11” × 14” $1,200
137. Mejo OkonStarOil, 20” × 20” $2,100
138. Mejo OkonStopping on a DimeOil, 9” × 12” $700
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139. Jean OlliverBlack and White PotteryOil, 8” × 10” $600
140. Jean OlliverDancer in YellowOil, 18” × 14” $1,800
141. Lori PandyTricksterForton/Aqua Resin, 21.5” × 7” x 4.5” $350
142. Lori PandyHare RaisingForton/Aqua Resin, 21.5” × 7” x 4.5” $350
143. Nancy PeachWinter’s BlanketOil, 9” × 12” $1,400
144. Dena PetersonWindy EveningOil, 12” × 17” $800
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145. Dena PetersonMy Giant SunflowerOil, 17” × 12” $800
146. Karen PetrovichClaret CupsOil, 10” × 10” $450
147. Karen PetrovichPam’s Entry WayOil, 16” × 12” $650
148. Anne PeytonPrickly PerchAcrylic, 18” × 7” $1,600
149. Ann PeytonCasa Grande Cooper’sAcrylic, 20” × 15” $3,000
150. Lyn PharissMyrandaOil, 14” × 14” $1,200
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151. Lyn PharissColorado Sun and SandOil, 20” × 20” $1,200
152. Maren PhillipsQueenie BacklitOil, 9” × 12” $900
153. Maren PhillipsTexas Two-TrackOil, 12” × 16” $1,100
154. Ann RanlettChrome in FlightScratchboard, 5” × 5” $325
155. Ann RanlettHeight of GraceScratchboard, 12” × 5” $650
156. Jennifer ReifenbergSouth Platte SymphonyOil, 9” × 12” $500
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157. Jennifer ReifenbergSnowy DitchOil, 12” × 16” $750
158. Carol RobertsGoats at Critter CreekOil, 9” × 12” $595
159. Carol RobertsIndian DancersOil, 11” × 14” $695
160. Nancy RomanovskyStepping Out of Her DreamOil, 10” × 12” $450
161. Nancy RomanovskyWinter ShadowsOil, 9” × 12” $400
162. Carol SchinkelSweet SlumberAcrylic/Collage, 20” × 20” $800
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163. Carol SchinkelThe Metronome of LifeAcrylic/Collage, 20” × 20” $800
164. Grace SchlesierShow OffOil, 16” × 20” $2,200
165. Grace SchlesierApple Blossom TimeOil, 12” × 16” $1,600
166. Naomi ShacharRustyOil, 12” × 18” $2,200
167. Naomi ShacharSoccer Without BordersOil, 20” × 16” $3,200
168. S.J. ShafferMy JourneyColored Pencil/Acrylic, 14” × 11” $2,600
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169. S.J. ShafferAnejoColored Pencil/Acrylic, 9” × 9” $1,250
170. Sandhyaa ShettyEvening RadianceOil, 12” × 16” $900
171. Sandhyaa ShettySedona SummerOil, 14” × 18” $900
172. Marla SmithSky FirePastel, 9” × 12” $500
173. Marla SmithOctober GoldOil, 8” × 10” $450
174. Cindy Sorley-KeichingerPolar StrollAcrylic, 6” × 6” $849
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175. Cindy Sorley-KeichingerHoary Redpoll and ButternutAcrylic, 9” × 12” $1,530
176. Andrea StanleyDancing on the BeachOil, 18” × 18” $1,100
177. Andrea StanleyThe MeadowsOil, 8” × 10” $650
178. Kazuko SternSax PlayerOil, 20” × 16” $1,200
179. Kazuko SternPrickly Pear CactiOil, 16” × 20” $1,200
180. Janet SullivanGolden DawnPastel, 11” × 14” $1,100
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181. Janet SullivanEvening Cloud DisplayPastel, 11” × 14” $1,100
182. Nori ThorneLittle Dancer With Stage FrightPastel, 8” × 8” $300
183. Nori ThorneAllen’s BootsPastel, 9” × 12” $400
184. Jeri ThorpeBurrosAcrylic, 9” × 12” $450
185. Michele UsibelliThe ConversationGouache, 12” × 9” $1,250
186. Michele UsibelliSpring Shadows, Bryce CanyonOil, 24” × 18” $2,600
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187. Burneta VenosdelTolik PlayerBronze, 31” × 8” x 12” $4,250
188. Burneta VenosdelSonoran StandoffBronze with Multi Patina 8” × 14” x 7” $2,475
189. Linda WacasterFrozen DawnOil, 12” × 16” $1,300
190. Nina WalkerEarly Morn, Lake PonchartrainOil, 9” × 12” $675
191. Nina WalkerSpringtime in the LaneOil, 8” × 6” $300
192. Patrice WalkerPoise--Snowy EgretOil, 16” × 20” $2,100
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193. Shirle WempnerDesert RascalOil, 16” × 12” $1,400
194. Shirle WempnerDesert RunnerOil, 12” × 12” $1,000
195. Ginger WhellockBagpipes and British BusesOil, 12” × 12” $1,000
196. Ginger WhellockOver and UnderOil, 11” × 14” $1,100
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197. Sue WipfThe Sun Broke ThroughOil, 16” × 20” $1,280
198. Sue WipfExuberanceOil, 8” × 10” $480
199. Sandy WisecupCenteredWatercolor, 15” × 15” $900
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200. Sandy WisecupCowboy WaitingWatercolor, 20” × 14” $1,120