Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending my first ever molded clay class at the West Pasco Art Guild. I was thrilled that I was not the only “noobe”. The environment was warm, inviting, and supportive of my curiosity … Continue reading →
It was a great evening painting on wine glasses at the Guild last night. There were several veteran members as well as a few new faces. Karen and Pam gave great instructions and advice. They furnished supplies for painting. Most … Continue reading →
What a scary good time we had handing out candy and our fabulous new postcards to all the ‘boys n gouls’ who participated in the Gulf High School Trunk or Treat last Tuesday! We talked up the WPAG while promoting … Continue reading →
The November Young Artists’ workshop is right around the corner and its going to be tons of fun! We will be painting Egyptian cartouches with guest artist Maria Swanson. A cartouche is an oval or oblong enclosing a group of Egyptian … Continue reading →
This GREAT Show was kicked off on October 6th with an incredible Reception! Entries of 46 artwork items were submitted by 29 of our extremely talented artists. Fifteen lucky winners benefited from the “little painting” drawings and went home with … Continue reading →
Tricia Tayler’s painting, “Picasso”, was chosen to be a part of the Eight Annual Celebration of the Arts sponsored by Jeff and Penny Vinik, owners of the Tampa Bay lightning hockey team. There were 525 entries with only 41 selected, … Continue reading →
Our Ribbon Cutting for the newly renovated Gift Shop was held at the General Meeting on October 4th. It will be open during the “Big and little” Reception. Be sure to bring your money to snap up some of the … Continue reading →
Those attending the Demo after our October meeting were rewarded with seeing the technique of our own extremely talented artist, Kathleen Clark, “throw” some clay! Kathleen brought her own wheel and gave a member a try as well. It was … Continue reading →
Jo Baughman of the Pasco Fine Arts Council, Valerie Brandau and Helen Hanley with Suzanne at the reception. An exhibit featuring the works of award-winning artist Suzanne Natzke is on display through October 21st at the new Avalon Park Gallery, … Continue reading →
We are pleased to announce that Marilyn Wescott was elected to serve on the Board of the WPAG at our meeting last Friday. Marilyn is currently the Membership Chair, Youth Program Co-Chair, Records Management Chair, an occasional Adult Instructor, and … Continue reading →
Our next General Meeting will be held on Friday, November 1st, at 1:00 pm, followed by an Artist’s Demonstration. Please join us and see friends you have not seen for a while! … Continue reading →
Check out info on the Award Winning Artist, Joye Moon, who will be doing a Workshop for us in February. An event not to miss! Joye Moon Workshop Flyer WPAG WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM … Continue reading →
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Special Second Sunday hours: from 12 noon until 4 p.m. WPAG’s Summertime Show will be opened for viewing and sales. Additionally, the art studio will be open for all members and friends to enjoy a free art … Continue reading →
West Pasco Art Guild was a-buzz with these fantastic young artists last week! We were so lucky to be lead by Karen Wooley Jaenichen who gave us an introduction to her unique process of “Fractured Art” Thank you, kiddos, for coming to … Continue reading →
Welcome Young Artists! We would love to have you join us for our Young Artists’ Workshops conducted on the first Saturday of each month October through May. The first workshop of the new season will be on Saturday, October 5th. … Continue reading →
Valerie has been an active member of the Guild for many years. When nominated, Valerie indicated she is committed putting her heart and skills into every aspect of the Guild. She said, “I am all-inclusive and would like to help … Continue reading →
Kudos to all the fabulous artists whose artwork is on exhibit in April’s show “Tropical Paradise” in the WPAG gallery. The exhibit is open through the end of April during class hours and on Saturdays. This show was judged by … Continue reading →
March’s art exhibit is now on display until the end of March. This exhibit was judged by Suzanne Natzke who is an award winning artist who has given many workshops and demonstrations at West Pasco Art Guild. She is signature … Continue reading →
Entries for our February exhibit, “Falling In Love With Art,” showed a wonderful variety of artwork. Our judge, Anita Wood, commented “Thank you for the honor to judge your show.” Anita is an instructor at the Dunedin Fine Arts Center, … Continue reading →
An amazing array of paintings have been entered in WPAG’s “Color Explosions” Exhibit! Judged by Mr. R. Lynn Whitelaw Founding Director and Chief Curator of Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, Retired. The Exhibit is open through April 5, 2018, Tues., … Continue reading →
The following artists were awarded prizes in West Pasco Art Guild and Gallery’s February Show “For the Birds” Best of Show: Charity Davenhaver “The Family Hoot” 1st Place: Karen Jaenichen “Pretty In Pink” 2nd Place: Beverly Heller “5 Birds” 3rd … Continue reading →
Congratulations to all our exhibiting artists — and especially to the award winners listed (and shown) below. Our judge this month was Elizabeth Keel. Her painting comments follow the gallery of winners. … Continue reading →
First: Jane Walker for “Llama Drama” Second: Valerie Brandau for “Glory Days” Third: Lionel Sanchez for “Just Following Mama” Merit Awards: Darla Willhite for “Sunset”, Sheryl Seelig for “Lioness in the Sun”, Carol Spicuglia for “The Hunting Party” Honorable Mention … Continue reading →
Congratulations to all the artists exhibiting in West Pasco Art Guild’s April, 2017, show “How Does Your Garden Grow.” The show was judged by Carol Loiacono, an award-winning plein air artist who gave an inspiring watercolor demonstration at our March … Continue reading →
Awesome turn out for the “Splash of Color” Exhibit! Judged by Mr. R. Lynn Whitelaw Founding Director and Chief Curator of Leepa Rattner Museum of Art, Retired. The Exhibit is open March 11 through April 1, 2017, Tues., Wed., Thurs., … Continue reading →
After the March monthly meeting Carole Loiacono [pron. lo yak’ ono] delighted us by painting a scene from Gloucester Harbor. See some photos from her demo below. Carole usually likes to paint en plein air because she it allows her … Continue reading →
Three of our talented members were accepted into the Florida Watercolor Society’s’ (FWS) 2016 45th Annual Show which is currently being displayed in the CF Webber Gallery in Ocala Florida. The prestigious FWS is one the largest and oldest art … Continue reading →
I would like to let all people who are interested in our ceramics classes* know that each glaze now has a fired sample attached to the bottle. This will allow you see what the glaze will look like when fired. Of … Continue reading →
Three West Pasco Art Guild members have been accepted into the Florida Watercolor Society’s 45th Annual Show. Chuck Simmons sent the following: I just got word today from the FWS that my “Anyone for a Swim?” has been accepted in … Continue reading →
