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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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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