Women Artists of the West

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

Newest on the easel and available from our artists.

Congratulations!

Cynthia Feustel

"The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center has announced the  winner of a solo show in 2026 (late July - Sept).”

Voted by WAOW members attending the Opening.

Beautiful child glazing off to the left side of the painting with a full moon behind her.  By Cynthia Feustel

Jan Delipsey

Painting of the Silent Sentinels by Jan Delipsey

“Silent Sentinels” Oil on Panel 16x20

California Art Club

114th Gold Medal Exhibition

7 June-9 Aug. 2025

VEFA Gallery, Torrance, Cal.

Naomi Shachar

Painting of a simple old row boat on water by Naomi Shachar

“Moored" 9x12 Oil on Linen

A Painting of an Indian woman on a white horse. She has a red blanket with white and black diamonds and stripes by Vicki Pedersen

Vicki Pedersen

2025 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society “Best of America’s Small Works Exhibit”

Award of Merit

“I was so excited when I found out that this painting, "Red Blanket" was accepted into the 2025 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Best of America Small Works Exhibition. Today I received the happy news that the painting received an "Award of Merit." Thank you to NOAPS.”

Beautiful Still life of a Seed Pot by Mary Russell with greens and reds.

Mary Russell

OPA National Exhibition Bradenton Florida

“The Seed Pot” 16 x 20 oil/panel has been juried into the OPA National Exhibition in Bradenton, Florida.  The dates are May 30 - June 28..

Valerie Yost

2025 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society “Best of America’s Small Works Exhibit”

Award of Excellence

a Painting of A Deer with large antlers standing in a cold fall days gazing back at the viewer by Valeria Yost.

Painting “Last Glance” by Valeria Yost

WAOW Mission

To unite professional women artists and foster a spirit of unity among WAOW members by facilitating open communication and fellowship.

To promote individual excellence in fine art through exhibitions, workshops, and educational initiatives.

To enhance public appreciation and recognition of women artists through increased visibility of their artwork via advertising and exhibitions. ©2025

Dedicated to Encouraging,

Inspiring, and Promoting Professional Women Artists

Sheryl Knight

Beautiful oil painting of a Midsummer Evening with the sun setting behind pink and blue clouds on the shoreline by Sheryl Knight

OPA National Exhibition Bradenton Florida

 Oil Painters of America: Herrig Center for the Arts in Bradenton, Florida …  34th Annual National Exhibition & Convention, May 30 to June 28, 2025.

Painting: Midsummer Evening, oil, 20x16

Painting of Daybreak over the small lake surrounded by tall evergreens and soft purple mountains in the distance painted by Sheryl Knight

National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society

 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Best of America Small Works Show.   This is being held at the Eisele Gallery i Cincinnati, OH.  The exhibit is from May 9 - May 31, 2025.  

Painting: Daybreak, oil, 14x11

Leah Lucas

Painting of inside the Black Dog Cantina by Leah Lucas

Oil Painters of America 34th National Exhibition. 

Herrig Center for the Arts,  Bradenton,Florida

Naomi Shachar

Featured in Artist of the West Magazine Spring 2025

Oak Creek" was juried in to the WAOW early (Spring) show and won 3rd place.

Aloha and Welcome to Janis Blayer Art!

WAOW - Newest Member this spring, Teresa Lynn Johnson has two shows coming up she is juried in to participate. RTIA in Sept in Reno, and AAPL online right now!

Congratulations Teresa Lynn!

Show:  American Artist Professional League (AAPL) Spring Members Online Show, May 3 -July 12, 2025

This is an online show opening on May 3rd.

Teresa’s work,   " I Spy" below…was accepted into the show.

RTIA - showing at the Reno Tahoe International Art Show
September 11 - 14, 2025
Reno-Sparks Convention Center

Featuring one of Teresa’s Entries “Wild and Free Come with Me.”

California Critique Group on a gathering in the state for plein air painting and photo opportunities and friendship! WAOW members love learning from each other and gathering in person to meet each other forming lifetime friendships!

Continuing Education for WAOW Members