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 →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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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, 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 →
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 →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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
March 2020 Art Show, Mar. 9 – Apr. 3, Theme: Old MastersCo-Chairs: Helen Hanley, Darla NolanCommittee Members: Dan Nolan, Rosemarie Lombardo, Linda Phipps, Connie Johns, Sue Pantello, Linda Kaufman and Tom Hanley Intake/Set-Up: Mon., Mar. 9, 10AM-1PM; No limit on number of … Continue reading →
Classes start in March 2020. Class fee: members $180/guests $210 (includes glaze and firing of class projects) Supplies: $25 includes clay and a basic tool kit. Class and supplies fees are due at registration. Instructor: Kathleen Clarke Have you always … Continue reading →
The secretary position has specific duties described in the bylaws of the West Art Guild. The recording and corresponding secretarial duties were combined last year. Since we are now using Google drive as a collaborative workspace and are putting the … Continue reading →
