Wendy Shepro

Student Painting (leave comments for Wendy at the end of her gallery)

Wendy is a graduate of Beginning Art and very awesome at collage!
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"Abstract 1 (august '26)"
"Abstract 2 (august '26)
"Abstract 3 (august '26)"
Comments
  • Ulla F:  Wendy, I love, love, love "Abstract 1". I miss seeing you on Wednesday mornings. ❣️
  • Nel L:  Wendy, these pieces are truly inspiring. You have a gift for the abstract and it’s been fun seeing you evolve with your work. Can’t wait to see what’s next!
  • ​Sarah C:  So impressed by how these abstracts evoke a feeling. They are complex and the colors are amazing.
"Beauty That Lies Beneath"
"S. Braque 2"
Comment
  • ​Sandie I:  Wendy these paintings are amazing!
"Chaos"
"New Pathways"
Comment
  • Viswa V:  Wow.. amazing
  • Sarah C:  Wendy, the Van Gogh painting is amazing! Without reading the title, I knew who it was. The colors and shading are so complex, it is really great. Your abstract is interesting to sit and look at. That block of red pops right off the canvass, but does not distract from the movement. It's really cool.
"Van Gogh"
Comment
  • Nel L:  Wendy, this is amazing! it was fun to see the progress along the way. Hope you are proud of it.
  • Darlene S:  He is great!
  • Ken L:  Great job Wendy!
  • Sarah C :  Wendy, the Van Gogh painting is amazing! Without reading the title, I knew who it was. The colors and shading are so complex, it is really great. Your abstract is interesting to sit and look at. That block of red pops right off the canvass, but does not distract from the movement. It's really cool.
Abstract #1
Abstract #2
Abstract #3
Comments
  • Nel L:  Wendy, this is such a fun and whimsical series...Bravo!
  • ​Susan F:  Colorful & creative! You have a real knack for abstracts, Wendy.
"Cape Cod Lighthouse"
Comment
  • Sarah C:  So fresh and interesting. Everywhere I look i see something that needs a closer look. The colors are very pretty, perfect for spring.
  • ​Susan F:  That’s my favorite so far of all your clever abstracts, Wendy. I really admire your creative abilities in that department. And good going on the lighthouse painting! You were brave to add the boat, and it was worth it. Sweet results.
  • Chris S:  I love your cape cod house! Very picturesque!
  • Judy K:  Lovely painting.​
  • Kathy B:  Wendy, lighthouse came out perfect. I know how hard you worked on it. I love the scene. Your abstract is wonderful. You are very creative!
"Spring Abstract"
Mixed Media
Comment
  • Susan F:  That’s my favorite so far of all your clever abstracts, Wendy. I really admire your creative abilities in that department. And good going on the lighthouse painting! You were brave to add the boat, and it was worth it. Sweet results.
  • Nel L:  Wendy, these two painting are wonderful...talented in so many approaches to visual art. Really love the collage!
"Abstract Interpretation"
from David Mankin
Comment
  • Susan F:  You are the Energizer Bunny of the Wednesday class, Wendy! Another thought-provoking abstract - well-done.
  • Susan F:  Creative work, as always. Wendy, you are no slacker!
"Mark"
Comment
  • Judy K:  Wonderful portrait. Congratulations!
  • Ellen C:  Wendy. I think portraits are so hard. What a great job you've done!
  • Susan F:  What an accomplishment,Wendy! Your heart and soul are on that canvas. Mark would surely be delighted with this vivid rendition of him in his dapper evening attire. So sweet.
  • Kathy Boh:  Wendy, Mark is excellent. You did him proud. Your portraits are amazing. Great job.
  • Denise K:  I know how hard you worked on this, and it shows. It is a lovely tribute to your brother and it comes from the heart!
"Life 1"
"Life 2"
Comment
  • Sarah C:  These are very complex and evocative. I am really enjoying looking at them. I see something different every time.
  • Denise K:  Wendy, I look at all your abstracts and I am simply amazed. You should give us a talk on your process. I love the compositions and marvel at how you weave all the colors and shapes. You have such style!
  • Kathy B:  Wendy, you have such a wide variety of skills in your paintings and I love how you try new techniques. Your abstracts are awesome. I can't wait to see what you do next.
"Grand Cayman"
Comment
  • Susan F:  Lovely, Wendy. You did such a nice job on this. I can almost feel the warm island breeze on that sun-dappled beach.
  • Sandie I:  Wendy I would love to be there right now! Nice painting!
"Rocks"
Comment
  • Kathy Boh:  What a wonderful scene you painted. The rocks are awesome.
  • Ellen C:  Those rocks have so much depth! And your abstracts really draw the eye.
  • Susan F:  I can almost feel the ocean breeze! Beautiful scene, Wendy!
  • Sandie I:  Rocks are hard and you captured them perfectly!
     "Blue Abstract #1"           
"Blue Abstract #2"
Coming Soon
"Blue Abstract #3"
"Mixed Media 2/8/23a
Comments
  • Ellen C:  Very cool Wendy.
"Mixed Media 2/8/23b
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  • Ellen C:  Wow. Wendy, you really captured your beautiful mom.
  • Chris S:  This wonderful picture of your mom is so beautiful! You captured her beauty for sure!
  • Michelle O:  Wendy. What a beautiful portrait of your Mom!!!
  • Paula R:  Wendy, the portrait of your Mom is fantastic! I'm so glad I was able to see some of your work on it. Love the abstracts, too.
"Mom"
Comment
  • Denise K:  Wendy, you have done a superb job in capturing your mother’s warmth and beauty! Fabulous portrait!
  • Quinci S:  Wow, I love this! So simple and so alive! Like a b&w photo with just the right amount of color, only better because it's a painting. :-)
  • Ken L:  Hi Wendy! This is a wonderful portrait of your Mom. Good work! I like the muted colors! Super! The contrast between the lights and darks are striking!
  • Kathy B:  Just lovely, Wendy. You did your Mom proud.
  • Judy K:  Beautiful portrait. Awesome!
  • Susan F:  You were definitely brave to take this on, Wendy. Portraits are tough! But you did your mom justice; this is a beautiful painting.
  • Nel L:  What a wonderful painting of your Mom. I hope it brings you beautiful memories of her.​​
"Abstracts"
Comment
  • Sarah C:  These have very pretty color combinations and interesting shapes. So different from each other yet so obviously related. I don't know how you managed that but it works.
  • Susan F:  Wow, you are productive! And these abstracts are terrific, Wendy. (I agree with Kathy; they belong together.)
"Scout"
Comment
  • Ken L:  Hi Wendy, Scout looks great. I also enjoyed the rest of your gallery as well.
  • Susan F:  You’ve given Scout a knowing look; he appears to be pondering the mystery of life. Such a handsome boy!
  • Denise K:  Great job! Scout looks ready to jump from the frame!
  • Paula R:  Great painting, Wendy! Scout is beautiful.
  • Ellen C:  Aww. What a cutie. Well done!
"Shay"
Comment
  • Nel L:  Great job on Shay! I love how confident he looks. You are a very versatile painter, Wendy. Keep going with the great painting projects.
  • ​Susan F:  Shay looks downright regal! Nicely done, Wendy.
  • Sandie I:  Wendy, I just want to cuddle him! Great job!
"Collage 6/22/2022"
Comment:
  • Susan F:  Another beauty, Wendy. Nice mix of colors and those black stripes are a perfect accent.
"Lady Cardinal"

Comment From
  • Darlene S:  Female cardinals are so underrated! They are a true wonder of mother nature! I love her. You captured the true essence of her beauty.
  • ​Denise K:  Wendy, your lady cardinal really sings! She is gorgeous.
  • Amy W:  Great job!
  • Nel L:  This is amazing Wendy-great job on this precious little bird!
  • Ellen C:  Your contrasting colors are striking!
  • Chris S:  Wow, Lady Cardinal is so regal looking! Beautiful painting!
  • Sarah C:  Such a pretty bird! I love the way you put the light into the eye. It is very compelling. The brush strokes mimic feathers, so well done.
  • Susan F:  Wendy, she is fabulous! Her colors & the background, just perfect. Worth all your substantial effort.
  • Sandie I:  Wendy he is beautiful! Love the colors.
"Painted Paper Collage"
Comment From
  • Susan F:  Very nice collages & abstracts, Wendy. You are a bold artist with a good eye!
  • Ellen C:  Wow Wendy, I love the juxtaposition of form and color. Really nicely done.
  • Kathy Boh:  Wendy, you are so creative. I love your abstracts and collages. You are always surprising us. Keep it up.
"Black & White Collage"

Comment From
  • Ulla F:  Wendy, love your abstract and collage works. Hope, Blue Abstract, Abstract #1, #2, & #3 1/10/22, and "Black & White Collage" are my favorites!
Abstract #1
​ 1/10/22
Abstract #2 1/10/22
Abstract #3 1/10/22
"Pink Rose"
Comment From
  • Sandie I: Wendy, you pink rose is beautiful! And I love your abstracts!!! 
  • Ellen C: These abstracts are great. 
  • Susan F:  Wendy, the rose is beautiful. Loving that dark background! And you did some very nice work on those abstracts, btw.
"Abstract 11/3/2021"
Comment From
  • Kathy Boh:  This abstract is lovely, Wendy.
  • Michelle O:  Beautiful colors in this abstract Wendy!!
  • Michele F:  Love this! When I look at this I feel like a bird soaring to great heights.
  • Susan F:  Another cool abstract. Very nice, Wendy!
"Blue Abstract"
Comment From
  • Debbie D:  Wendy, your abstract would make a beautiful silk scarf! The colors are gorgeous!
  • Susan F:  You’re on a blue roll, Wendy! This abstract came out great - no matter which way you look at it. :-) I think you were brave to take it on and you’ve proven your skills. Beautiful colors, too.
  • Nel L:  Wendy, I think your painting is great! You got the abstract thing down. Excellent!
  • Denise K:  I have visions of blue music playing in my head when I look at your abstract! Well done.
  • Sandie I:  Beautiful abstract!
  • Kathy Bo:  I love your color palette, Wendy. You are inspiring me to try an abstract.
"White Teapot with Lemons"

Comment From
  • ​Susan F:  Wow, two in one blast. Love the still life, and that abstract - what a surprise that you finished it just like that! It’s beautiful, Wendy.
  • ​Ellen C:  Great still life Wendy. And the lemons!
  • Denise K:  Love this stil life; I could cut one of those lemons for my tea!
"Abstract Seascape"
Comment From
  • Ellen C:  Your abstract seascapes could be a series. They're lovely.
"Ella"
 Comment From
  • Michelle O:  Ella is just beautiful Wendy! Well done.
  • Nel L:  Wendy, this gives me inspiration for my painting. Really wonderful job on your Ella!
  • Amy W:  These are all beautiful paintings, Wendy! Great job!
  • Ellen C:  Oh yeah Ella is a beauty!
  • Judy K:  Great painting. Congratulations!
  • Maggie Gordon:  Such great work Wendy! I think Ella is proud of her portrait! Keep painting!!
  • Paula R:  Great job, Wendy, especially that fur.
  • Chris S:  This painting is so beautiful of your Ella.
  • Denise K:  Ella looks quite regal! Great job. Suffering was worth it!
  • Debbie D:  Wendy, Ella is beautiful and her fur is amazing! Such a regal looking girl!
  • Susan F:  Ella has been immortalized! It was worth the work, Wendy; she's beautiful.
"Hope"
Comment From
  • Debbie D:  Just beautiful, Wendy! It’s like looking at a Monet!
  • Chris B:  Breathtaking Wendy!
  • Mel F:  Hope- Having had the pleasure if seeing Monet's house and the lily pond, your beautiful painting makes me feel that I am there! Monet would be proud of the great job that you did!
  • Judy K:  Peaceful and lovely. Well done!
  • Ellen C:  It is like looking at Monet. Really lovely Wendy.
  • Susan F:  Love this waterscape, Wendy. The colors are amazing. Such a unique approach. Great work!
  • Paula R:  Really beautiful, Wendy! Well done.
"Vase of Flowers"
after Manet
Comment From
  • Denise K:  Lovely, Wendy. You captured the style! I love it!
  • Chris B:  Wendy! It’s absolutely gorgeous!
  • Mel F:  Vase of flowers: Wendy, this is absolutely beautiful and I love how you did such a great job with the vase.
  • Kathy Boh:  Wendy, this is stunning. The colors are so rich. You are very talented.
  • Michelle O:  Wendy this painting is beautiful! Love the colors of the water!
  • Ellen C:  Wendy, this is just lovely. Really lovely.
  • Susan F:  So pretty, Wendy! Love it, especially that vase.
  • Debbie D:  Wendy, what a stunning job! Congratulations! And Pam says she’s “stupefied” by your artistry. Such a long way from Beginner’s Art!
  • Chris S:  I am wowed by your paintings. The vase of flowers is so realistic. Great paintings!
"Marsh"
Comment
  • From Paula R:  Stunning, Wendy. The contrast of the most sky and the water is beautiful.
  • From Kathy Boh:  Congratulations on your first color painting. I loved watching this evolve in class. Your water and grasses are so real. Lovely work.
  • From Chris B:  That is so beautiful. I love the contrast in the colors.
"Black and White Still Life"
Comment
  • From Susan F:  Congrats! Loving those grapes. Now you can have fun with the color chart. :-)
  • From Ariana G:  Very nice, Wendy. I really like the shadows.
  • From Paula R:  Wendy, this is excellent! Not just as your first painting either. It's fantastic.

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