IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING EVENT CANCELLATIONS
The health and safety of our members is a priority to us. Because of the current health concern, the Guild Board has decided to cancel/postpone all activities and in-person services (including the gallery, studio and gift shop) until further notice. … Continue reading →
So Many Images…So Little Time: How to Pick a Photo to Paint and Then Paint It!
In this video, we’re going to tackle the problem of how to chose an image to paint and I’ll share some ways that might make it easier to actually paint it. Let me guess. You have hundreds – maybe thousands … Continue reading →
Putting People Silhouettes into Your Art
In this demonstration, Darla Nolan of the West Pasco Art Guild, in New Port Richey Florida, teaches us how to add silhouettes and quick indications of people in our watercolor paintings. WestPascoArtGuild.org
Continue reading →Apply to Teach Art at the Guild
West Pasco Art Guild wants to know who would be interested in teaching online classes, hosting your online lessons with us or making art instructional videos. Please fill out this form if you have experience teaching art and would like … Continue reading →
Celebrating Mothers with an Online Exhibit
West Pasco Art Guild is delighted to bring you another Online Exhibit showcasing our artists. This is a non-juried show but 1 gift card will be awarded. Please go to our facebook 2020 Mothers Day virtual show photo album and … Continue reading →
West Pasco Art Guild Adopts Health Policy
In order to protect the health of our members, the West Pasco Art Guild has adopted the following health policy. We are making this available on our website, social media platforms, via email to our mailing list, and will print … Continue reading →
Beverly Heller
by Trish Commons Beverly Heller did many extraordinary career adventures through Europe and beyond before settling down to a little spot in Hudson. But this gal born, in Syracuse, New York, didn’t know yet what her new Floridian life had … Continue reading →
Making Mini’s: How to Build a Creative Practice One Little Sketch at a Time
Looking to make art a habit…something that’s a regular part of your creative practice? Join Marilyn Wescott as she shares a strategy that works for her. It’s all about creating small, mini works of art on a schedule that works … Continue reading →
You’re Invited to Online Art Jeopardy 7pm May 1 Hosted by WPAG
Since so many of us are getting used to Zoom online meetings, we thought it would be great to have fun playing Art Jeopardy. Darla and Helen spent so much time and effort putting this together for the in-person show… … Continue reading →
Overcoming Page Fright (aka Paper Paralysis) with Marilyn Wescott
Ever stare at a blank page and not know where to start? Does it take you longer to think about what to paint than it takes to actually complete the painting once decided? How often do you say, “I am … Continue reading →
Celebrate 50 Years of Earth Day 2020 Online Exhibit
Thank you to all the artists who submitted their work for this online show. We’re happy to be able to show our appreciation of our earth as we shelter-in-place. To see a larger version and the artist’s name: Click on … Continue reading →
Become a Better Portrait Artist with Darla Nolan
VIDEO: Darlan Nolan Lesson 1, Part 1 Drawing Portraits. Darla reviews the basics of form drawing in the first lesson of her portrait class. She draws a sphere with sfumato!!! Learn the different shades and shadows, form drawing v line … Continue reading →
Adapting to Coronavirus, the West Pasco Art Guild Pivots to Virtual Activities
For immediate release April 14, 2020 New Port Richey Florida — The West Pasco Art Guild (WPAG), a 501c3 nonprofit community of artists, has pivoted to online activities in the wake of the global pandemic. With shelter-in-place guidelines, we quickly transitioned … Continue reading →
Are you afraid of the dark? The value of values with Marilyn Wescott.
This one skill will improve your artwork TREMENDOUSLY! Your eye will be drawn to the area where the lightest light meets the darkest dark. Make that your focal point and hit the entire value range for more dramatic paintings or … Continue reading →
VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT: A Salute to Old Masters
Marilyn Has a Sketchbook Obsession!
In this short video, Marilyn Wescott, Director at WPAG, talks about her obsession with sketchbooks. She paints “Safer at Home” art from her lanai in Florida. Find out tips and tricks and tools she uses to create her beautiful sketchbooks. … Continue reading →
Call to Artists! Virtual Earth Day Art Show
The Earth Day Show has been posted here! April 22nd is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Show us your best earthy art. Any medium is acceptable. Please submit a high resolution photo of your art in good lighting to … Continue reading →
LESSON: Paint Baby Chick Greeting Card with Tricia
Tricia teaches us her process for painting baby chick greeting cards. She discusses the supplies she uses, the process of sketching, tracing, and drawing, then the fun part… painting with watercolors! This is a great project for your children or … Continue reading →
Joye Moon Watercolor Workshop Online Series
Joye Moon, NWS, presented a day long workshop to registered members of the Guild in February. She was gracious enough to allow us to record the sessions and present them to you online for free. Please enjoy her class and … Continue reading →
VIRTUAL TOUR of the Salute to Old Masters Art Show
Stacey gives a tour of the art show at the West Pasco Art Guild. This exhibit provided members with the opportunity to learn from the Old Masters by replicating their works. Watch the video from our youtube channel.
Continue reading →Email Update March 24
Latest information on Guild activities. (This email was sent out to our mailing list. If you did not receive it, please sign up for email updates on our web site or check your promotion/junk mail folders and mark us safe/not … Continue reading →
2020-21 Planning Ideas! Give us your recommendations to help make WPAG great!
Give us your ideas on what we should include on the WPAG calendar for the next 12 months. As the whole world is experiencing a life changing event, now more than ever, we need to think about how we can … Continue reading →
Members have a say in the direction of the Guild
2020-21 Planning Meeting Date Announced9am – noon Saturday March 28 at the Guild All WPAG members are invited to attend this year’s planning meeting to be held on Saturday, March 28 from 9:30-12 at the Guild. The purpose of … Continue reading →
West Pasco Art Guild Elects New Board
New Port Richey, Florida — During today’s general membership meeting, two new board members were elected to the West Pasco Art Guild (WPAG) leadership team. Of the eight member board, the secretary and one director position were filled to replace … Continue reading →
Did you know our library has more than 3K publications???
Tucked into an oversized closet is our art guild library of more than 3000 publications. The birth of our book collection began in 1972 with only 64 books. Since then, it has overflowed into other spaces and rooms. With the … Continue reading →
And the results are in!
The results of the fall membership survey are in. Thanks to Marilyn Wescott for all the work she did surveying the Guild membership. Now that we have the information, it is the obligation of the Board to implement improvements to … Continue reading →
WPAG Artists to Table at Loquat Festival
The Florida Loquat Festival is an annual agrarian event in New Port Richey, Florida, which promotes food sovereignty and celebrates this unique place in the world, its food system, and the people who have made a commitment to both. This … Continue reading →
WPAG to Participate in Second Sunday Art Walk
Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique is hosting a vendor art and craft festival. Numerous artists and crafters will be selling their work on the sidewalks, parking lots (including the parking lot at the Guild), and in Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique. For … Continue reading →
POSTPONED – Create Texture in Watercolors Using Masa Paper
Artist: Doreen Davis March 28, 2020, 9:30 -3:30 Price: $40 members / $50 non-members WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN RESCHEDULED. Limited to 10 students; JUST 3 SPOTS LEFT. CHOOSE YOUR MEMBERSHIP STATUS: Member Price $40.00 USD Non-member Price $50.00 … Continue reading →
SEVEN SPRINGS ART CLUB ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE
MEMBERS OF SEVEN SPRINGS ART CLUB ARE PLEASED TO INVITE EVERYONE TO VISIT OUR ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE THURSDAY & FRIDAY, MARCH 5th – 6th 10 A.M. – 7:30 P.M. This event has been a tradition for more than … Continue reading →