WAOW Artistry of the West
The WAOW Artistry is slowly being built to provide a page on our site to promote each artist. This project began late summer 2024. We have over 300 members to load here on their pages. You can search by name, location or by subject matter to find an artist.
Ozlem Yeni. Arizona . waow
Ozlem Aliyazicioglu Yeni
Ozlem Yeni, a visual artist and gallery owner with over 25 years of diverse professional experience in the art world, has gained worldwide recognition. Her artistic pursuits have spanned multiple horizons, including solo and group exhibitions across Turkey, Japan, Australia, and Albania.
Tara Kemp . Oregon . waow
“I strive to preserve the beauty in nature through my work. It is something of an act of preservation and in a way an act of rebellion to bring to the viewers attention the beauty of our endangered natural world.”
A “values” painter, Tara loves attuning to shadow and highlight, noticing the way a color changes as it moves into shadow or light, and reflects colors from it’s surroundings.
Jody Martin . Texas. waow
Born in Lubbock, Texas, Jody is the daughter of the late Conny Martin, artist, and C.B. Martin, builder, photographer, and watercolorist. Always passionate about art, Jody never doubted that she would become an artist. She earned her degree in art from Abilene Christian University, and went on to study painting under Hall of Fame artists, Daniel Greene and Emily Guthrie Smith. She values most the education she received from her mother, Conny Martin. Under Conny's tutelage she learned classical drawing and contemporary design.
Amber Scally . Montana . waow
Raised in Wyoming and living in Montana, Amber is at home in nature and enjoys capturing and drawing detailed, realistic works of art depicting the beauty of nature and ranch life. "Drawing the beauty of the West" Montana/USA
Ann Currey . Tennessee . waow
Ann developed a love for art from her Grandmother's influence who also instilled a great love of travel, both have remained treasured parts of her life. "Each painting is a recognition of thankfulness for the incredible beauty God has graciously bestowed upon us." Tennessee, USA
Cathryne Trachok . California . waow
Having grown up in Nevada, and California, Cathryne sees the world with a Western viewpoint. She uses that western foundation to look for inspiration in old and new experiences. She looks at art as communication across cultures, time and experiences!
Jill Webber . Oklahoma . waow
Loading up her bicycle's wire basket and checking off her list of Prang Watercolors, papers, a glass-jelly jar full of water, and a nice big rock to hold down the papers, seven-year-old Jill Webber was ready to ride!
Debra Keirce . Virginia . waow
Debra Keirce paints and draws the first few chapters, so art lovers can finish the story. Drawings and paintings that make your heart smile.
Shirley Quaid. Oklahoma Artist . waow
Stories of the Old West called to Shirley at an early age. It took her years to finally respond to her calling as an artist, to depict the people who had intrigued her as a child.
Linda Mutti. California Artist . waow
Linda Mutti has pursued her art from a young age, loving it as she created it. Retiring from her family Vet Clinic, her goal is to bring joy through her art.
Wei Zhang. Texas Artist . waow
Wei Zhang is a fine art oil painter with a focus on portraiture and figurative work. Her passion for art emerged early in life and built a classical foundation.