Women Artists of the West

Discover Women Artists of the West, an organization dedicated to promoting women artists. We encourage, inspire, and promote professional women artists.

Ranch home nestled in the hills and trees lit by sunsets’ glow

Newest available work from our artists.

Nancy Harkins

A male moose’s breath creates a vaporous cloud as he sings his morning song

Elizabeth Lewis Scott

Portrait of one of the wild horse beauties of the Steens Mt., Oregon area.

Sandra Haynes

Carol Strock-Wassen

Best of Show

“Radiance” by Carol Strock-Wassen

Chicago 10th Biennial Natural Juried Exhibit Pastels Fall/Winter 2025

Naomi Shachar

“From my bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, Dwight & Laura Dreyer and the Tehachapi Art Commission, for awarding my painting ‘Nike’ ‘Best of Show’” -Naomi Shachar

Graphic with the words 'Art 2025 Tetchap' and artistic elements, including a paint palette and brush.

2025 Best of Show - “Nike”

New Signature Members 2026 | WAOW

Beautiful blooming Iris painted by Cathy Trachok

Stacy Leeman

“Where the Sky Meets the Grass” 24”x48” Oil on Canvas

Mejo Okon

CowgirlUp March 27-29, 2026

Six women standing together indoor with a window and wood paneling behind them, smiling at the camera.

California Critique Group on a gathering in Carmel for plein air painting and friendship! WAOW members love learning from each other and gathering in person forming lifetime friendships! WAOW Members: Katy Smith, Roxanne Kucera Sachs, Virginia Kamhi, K J Tuttle, Karen Glancy, and Nora Koerber.