**News From the Artist**

GREETINGS EVERYONE!

I am now offering individual instruction for the adult novice through my home studio/gallery.  Times can be very flexible to suit your own schedule.  You may call me to arrange an interview at 328-8376.  If you have always wanted to paint, but could not  find time for classes, this is the perfect opportunity to realize your dream!  

Beginner's workshop, March 9 at the Corbin Art Center was a huge success.  Hopefully, "Where do I Begin"  will be offered again. Please watch the Parks and Rec. catalogues and THIS SITE for details!

Look for my new "Asian style" collection now available through this site . The BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED originals can also be seen at the Wm. Grant Gallery along with MANY NEW WORKS. Now added to my "Murals" collection, is a new 6 x  20 foot wall of three images for my EDWARD JONES BROKER, Jon Shroyer.  The focus is his OWN office on North Indian Trail Road plus views of Riverfront Park and a rural farm scene.  We believe this mural will be unique in Spokane and possibly the country!

 GALLERIES

Resident artist at the WILLIAM GRANT, 820 W. FRANCIS where my work is always on display!

UPCOMING SHOWS:  The William Grant Spring Wine and Cheese Reception, Sat. March 29 was a huge success and LOADS of fun!!

NEXT SHOW . . . .  Sat. Sept. 13,  5 -7:30pm!  See you there!

I sure hope it's safe to say Summer has finally arrived with loads of (close to home) leisure!   LOT'S coming up so STAY TUNED!

ONE MORE SHOW . . . . . through August 2008, my work will be featured at Peters and Sons Florists, downtown at 170 South Lincoln. 

I can ALWAYS be reached at my home studio/gallery (509) 328-8376  or online at westwatercolor@gmail.com so let's hear from YOU!

Vicki

Links:  http://www.spokane7.com/blogs/artbeat/

"Asian Style" Koi

A resurgence of this loose, whimsical style is enjoying renewed popularity.  Characterized by found details within the negative spaces, it is also executed most often with a good amount of poured pigment, spattering, blown paint and the use of a very limited palette.  Althought this looks like it should be much simpler than some more representational works, training the mind to bring out negative detail  is definitely a challenge, but one that I have thoroughly enjoyed attempting to overcome.!  Embracing all of the intense variations of the primary colors, the drips, flows, spatters and "happy dots" has been a delightful exercise!  Additional works can be seen under my new "Asian Sytle" series  and the BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED originals are on display at the Wm. Grant Gallery on Francis.

ENJOY!

Prints:
Priced from $35.00

Originals:
Priced from $65.00

All prices for original works include professional framing

Selected works are available as Holiday and Greeting Cards

Paintings for Every Taste

We have a great selection of prints and original renderings, Vicki also works directly with her clients to select the perfect painting for any taste, or commission her to create a custom work for you! Contact us today, or call 866-442-4801 for more information about all that we have to offer!

Hours of Operation:
24/7 Online

West Watercolor is here with professional painting and artistry services; in-home for those in the areas of Spokane, WA, Deer Park, WA, Colfax, WA, Cheney, WA, Medical Lake, WA, Suncrest, WA, Ford, WA, Nine Mile Falls, WA, Rockford, WA, Pullman, WA, Davenport, WA, Reardon, WA, Coeur d'Alene, ID, CDA, ID, Post Falls, ID, Ritzville, ID, Chewelah, WA, Colville, WA, Sandpoint, ID, and Spokane Valley, WA, and online for art lovers across the country.  When you are in the market to furnish your home with professional, hand-painted, watercolors of beautiful landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, famous figures, architecture, botanicals, or commissioned custom murals, contact West Watercolor and let Vicki West provide exactly what you are looking for, utilizing her 30-plus years of painting experience and training.