President’s MessageSome of us view the months and years as a continuum, flowing smoothly from one to the other. Others think of December as an abrupt ending and January as a beginning – bringing with it new aspirations and possibilities. Whichever way you see it, the end of the holiday frenzy and all it entails will hopefully lead us into our studios with renewed and vibrant energy in the new year.

Our Board of Directors works diligently to make sure that we have a diversity of programs and exhibits each year. We look forward to our upcoming Encino Terrace Center and Orlando Gallery exhibits, as well as a field trip in March to LA Louver Gallery. We take into consideration each request and suggestion made by the general membership. All of your comments are reviewed by the Board, so please continue to let us know what works best for you. We strongly encourage members to take part in the workings of WPW. Our wonderful organization has kept its momentum over a period of 89 years and has derived its strength through the ongoing commitment of its members. In addition to our artistic talents, we all have skills that can be helpful to WPW. Your participation is appreciated.Enjoy the holidays, and I wish all of you a beautiful New Year.Sincerely,

Nancy Goodman Lawrence tearmyartout@mac.com

January 2010Newsletter

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Calendar:

January 14, 2010Luncheon meeting 11:30Monterey at Encino Glen

Guest Speaker: Ann Diener

February 11, 2010Luncheon meeting 11:30Monterey at Encino Glen

Guest Speaker:Mary Austin-Klein

SCHEDULED EXHIBITIONS

January 20 to May 14, 2010Encino Terrace Center

February 6 – February 27, 2010Orlando Gallery

(prospectus in this newsletter)

OCTOBER SPEAKER: ANN DIENER

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Our speaker on January 7 will be Ann Diener, who lives in Carpinteria. Ann received her BA from UCLA and her MFA from UCSB. She is a descendant of generations of farmers who settled on California's Central Coast and is a personal witness to the conversion of that land from independent farming communities to hosts of housing developments and agribusiness. Her work expresses the legacy of change, turmoil, growth and loss.

ANN DIENER

Ann is a visiting artist, lecturer, speaker, and curator. Her work has appeared in galleries throughout California and beyond. It has also appeared in publications and been widely and positively reviewed.

Christopher Knight, in the LA Times, August 2006, said, “Diener's large gouache and colored pencil drawings merge swirling abstraction with stuttering figuration, implying a non-linear narrative of furious growth, epic tumult and inescapable decay. They send your eye on a riotous journey. 'Vertical Field #2' is like riding inside a tornado, where leaves, hats, trees and farmland fly by, and wonder and devastation struggle for supremacy.”

Darlene Mellein, Program Chair

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San Francisquito by Ann Diener

Exhibition NewsThe “Red” show was a huge success. Thank you all for your participation. I hope you are now getting ready for our February “One-Foot Show” at Orlando Gallery. The take-in is on Jan. 30, and the prospectus is included in this newsletter. The requirement for this show is that the work be no larger or smaller than 12” x 12” with or without a frame (outside dimensions).

We would like to start the year with a really nice turnout and a little extra effort from everyone to reach an audience of potential buyers. We have a good chance to sell out our inventory of One-Footers. Itʼs the size that sells!

If each of us would compile a list of 20 potential buyers and attendees for our exhibition, just think of the response we would have. Doctors, lawyers, friends, and clients—everyone we know is a prospect. This could be done by e-mail, postcards, or phone calls. We need to get the word out to as many people as we can....this works if we just do it!

HOPE YOU WILL ALL ENTER THIS SHOW....NO NEED TO SIT THE GALLERY!Questions?Toby Salkin, Exhibit Clerk: (818) 888-3792 tsalkin@aol.comAndrea Raft, Exhibit Chair: (805) 306-1459 andrea@andrearaftstudio.com

Artist Website PageEnclosed in this issue is a form for the Artist Website Page. All of our members are listed on the WPW website. A personal pop-up page allows others to click on your name, which opens to a page with two images and information you wish to provide, such as website and email address. If you wish to have a pop-up page or to make any changes on your current page (even something small like changing your email address), you need to fill out the form and mail it to Jordan Blaquera. The form gives complete instructions and fees. Jordan makes these changes four times per year, and the next date will be January 15. Changes need to be received before then in order to appear on the website.

Great Thanks to all the Newsletter Staff ContributorsManaging editor: Nancy Lawrence; Layout editor: Dave Lawrence; Proofreader, Judi Birnberg; Feature articles: Andrea Raft, Darlene Mellein, Lynn Gadal; Photos: Helen Berger; Mailing: Mathilde & Dan Lombard

Members’ NewsNancy Lawrence

Lore Eckelberry will exhibit in the Pasadena Society of Artists show, “Artistʼs Choice,” sponsored by Citibank, Silver Lake. The exhibit will run through Jan. 16, 2010. She is a participating artist in the “2009 Salon Artists Holiday Exhibition,” VIVA Gallery, to Dec. 24.

Gloria Martin will be showing original computer art, including narrative humorous work from the Pet Lovers series, along with other paintings, at Griffith Park Adult Community Center, from Dec. 29 to Feb. 8, 2010. Terry Romero Paulʼs solo show at James Gray Gallery, Bergamot Station, runs from Jan. 9 to Feb. 7, 2010 with an opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 6 to 9 pm.

Esther Pearlman had one of her collages accepted into the permanent collection of The Collage Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.

Virginia Sandlerʼs painting, “Connections,” was juried into the SCORE show, VIVA Gallery.

Lorraine Striebyʼs paintings were juried into the “First Internet Show of the International Society of Acrylic Painters.” One entry, “Desert Schooners” inspired her creation of a board game, “Wanna B Truckers Travel Game,” published in November. The game, for ages three and up, is educational, interactive and made from green products.

Grace Swansonʼs watercolor paintings will be published in the upcoming book, Best of America Watermedia Artists, Volume II.

Mary Kay Wilson will show her paintings in La Galeria Gitanaʼs Urban Space: The San Fernando Valley, from Jan. 23 to March 20, 2010 with an opening reception on Sat., Jan. 23 from 6 to 10 pm. For more information, visit Mary Kayʼs website: www.marykaywilsonart.com or the gallery website: www.galeriagitana.com

To submit your art events, send your information to Nancy Lawrence @ tearmyartout@mac.com. All submissions must be sent no later than the

10th of each month.

Art Supplies DonationOnce again, our membership showed its generosity by donating art supplies for children at our December luncheon. Two tables were laden with art goodies, which were divvied up and delivered to Barton and Bertrand Elementary Schools. The supplies were received with much appreciation. Thanks go to Lorraine Strieby for organizing this annual philanthropic event.

WPW Questions and AnswersI handle new membersʼ questions and answers regarding any aspect of WPW. If you have questions about entering exhibitions, framing or anything else, please feel free to ask me. Now I have to say I am not Dear Abby or Dr. Toni Grant, but I can look into solving the questions you may have. I am here to listen to you and will try to get answers for you. I will also collect these questions to perhaps share with you in future newsletters without listing any names. Please feel free to email me. Thank you, Lynn Gadal lynngadal@hotmail.com or womenpainterswest@hotmail.com

Encino Terrace Center Exhibit

The Encino Terrace Center Exhibit ends January 8, 2010. If you have not yet visited Encino Terrace Center, I hope you have a chance before the current exhibit comes down. Thank you to those who participated in this show. It was well received and one piece sold. This exhibit was a beautiful example of our wonderful and talented membersʼ artwork.

REMINDER:Pickup of the artwork is Saturday, January 9 between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. If you are not the one picking up your work, please call me to tell me who will be doing that.

Thank you,Marge Rheuban(818) 703-6388 or email: m_rheuban@hotmail.com

December LuncheonA huge thank-you goes to Virginia Sandler, Special Events Coordinator, for planning our December holiday luncheon, where members participated in a grab-bag exchange of tiny paintings. An excellent time was had by all attendees.

Diane Karpel, Andrea Raft and Lynn Gadalwith donated art supplies

WPW Board of Directors at holiday luncheon

Virginia Sandler with small paintings

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PROSPECTUS

ORLANDO GALLERY18376 VENTURA BLVD. TARZANA, CA 91356

GALLERY HOURS: TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9:30- 3:30(818) 705-5368

“ONE FOOT SHOW”

(12” X 12”)FEBRUARY 6 - 27, 2010

JURORS OF SELECTION AND AWARDSBOB GINO AND DON GRANT - GALLERY DIRECTORS

________________________________________________________________AWARDS: WOMEN PAINTERS WEST AWARD - $500

ALICE LEONARD AWARD - $250 No limitations RUTH PROBST KAIN AWARD - $250 Contemporary-Water Media

HONORABLE MENTION________________________________________________________________

Please refer to directory for guidelines.NO ORNATE FRAMES

$25 FOR TWO ENTRIES - MUST BE EXACTLY 12” X 12” FRAMED OR UNFRAMEDNO EXCEPTIONS

____________________________________________________ IMPORTANT DATES

Take-in: Saturday, January 30, 2010 10 a.m. to 12 NoonPick-up unaccepted work: Same day 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.Show opens: February 6, 2010 Reception Saturday, Feb. 6, 6 to 9 p.m. Awards 7:00 p.m.Pick-up at end of show Saturday, February 27, 2010 11:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Nancy Goodman Lawrence3642 Coolidge Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90066

Luncheon Meeting January 14, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. At: Monterey at Encino Glen 16821 Burbank Blvd. Encino, CA 91436Program: Ann Diener, Guest Speaker Menu: Chicken tostada Pasta primaveraCost: $21Board Meeting: 10:00 a.m.Reservations must be received by 12 NOON on FRIDAY, January 8, 2010.Mailing the form below to: Trice Tolle, Reservations Chair 7001 Aldea Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91406 Telephone: Trice Tolle at (818) 345-1671 Please speak clearly E-mail to: Tricetolle@aol.com

Please leave your name if you are bringing a guest(s) and please spell the name.

Guest(s) Name(s)

Memberʼs Name

If you are unable to attend after making a reservation, please call Trice before the deadline, or you will be held financially responsible for the cost of the luncheon.