Wendy is an award-winning artist, that has been juried into local, national, and international shows. Drawing and painting were on the backburner until she retired as a finance executive in 2022 after concluding a successful 35-year career. Her artwork has been described as realistic and fantasy, offering a kinder, gentler reality than one encounters each day. Subjects of paintings are inspired by trips, locally or abroad to bring pleasant thoughts to the viewer.
She is a self-taught artist, influenced by her highly skilled grandmother in her early years. Wendy has taken professional courses and lectures over the years to expand her knowledge and reached signature status with the Pastel Society of the Southwest in 2020. She donates artwork for international conservation efforts, local charities, and schools. She welcomes freelance and commission work.
Art Membership:
Pastel Society of the Southwest (PSSW), Signature Member
Pastel Society of America (PSA), Associate Member
Member of: Pastel Society of Southeast Texas, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Mt Pleasant Art Society and Richardson Civic Art Society
Website: wendy-koehrsen.pixels.com
Blog: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/wendy-koehrsen?tab=blog
Current & Upcoming Showings:
Group Show: Keller Townhall, Keller, TX 5/6/24 - 6/20/24
Juried Show: All Texas Biennial Juried Pastel Show, Austin, TX 5/05/24 - 6/15/24
Juried Show: RCAS 58th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition and Sale, Eisemann Center, Richardson, TX, 5/1/24 - 5/27/24
Previous Showings
Group Show: MPAS Member Show, Whatley Center, Mt Pleasant, TX
Group Show: Gatsby Silent Auction, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, TX
Juried Show: Harmonious Hues, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, TX
Juried Show: Arkansas Pastel Society 10th National Exhibition, William R. Laman Library, North Little Rock, AR
Juried Show: Cowboy Tales, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Winnsboro, TX
Juried Show: PSSW 2023 Member Show, Grapevine Tower Gallery, Grapevine, TX
Juried Show: RCAS 58th Annual Member Show, Eisenmann Center, Richardson, TX
Juried Show: Art in the Atrium 24, George A Purefoy Municipal Center in Frisco, TX
Juried Show: Women in the Arts, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Winnsboro, TX
Group Show: Huffhines Recreation Center, Richardson, TX
International Juried Show: Art of the Pastel, Ross Gallery, Fayetteville, TX
Juried Show: RCAS Regional Exhibition, Eisemann Center, Richardson, TX
Group Show: Huffhines Recreation Center, Richardson, TX
Juried Show: Art in the Atrium 23, Municipal Center in Frisco, TX
Awards:
2023 3rd Place, RCAS AOM Oct, Titus Ranch
2023 3rd Place, RCAS 58th Membership Show, Orange Wharf
2023 Honorable Mention, 2nd Annual Cowboy Tales, Winnsboro, Summer Ride
2023 1st Place, PSSW AOM Sept, Summer Ride
2023 1st Place Pastel & Graphics, RCAS 57th Regional Juried Art Exhibition, Wilmington Dawn
2023 2nd Place, PSSW AOM April, Sassy Reptiles
2022 Honorable Mention, Pastel & Graphics, RCAS Members Juried Art Exhibition, Wild Pina
2022 Honorable Mention, Winnsboro First Juried Cowboy Tales Art Exhibit, Titus Ranch
2022 2nd Place, PSSW AOM Sep, Behind Market
2022 3rd Place, FAA Pastels Only, Silverback
2022 1st Place, FAA Cats of Summer, Corduroy Cat
2022 3rd Place, Pastel & Graphics, RCAS Regional Exhibit, Alaskan Sea Break
2022 2nd Place, PSSW AOM May, Red Crayon
2022 2nd Place, VAP AOM April, Red Crayon
2022 2nd Place, RCAS AOM April, Wild Pina
2022 1st Place, FAA Farm Tractors, Relics
2022 1st Place, FAA Most Beautiful Pastel, Look at Me
2022 Honorable Mention, FAA Sketches, Corduroy Cat
2021 1st Place, RCAS AOM November, Alaskan Sea Break
2021 2nd Place, PSSW AOM November, Alaskan Sea Break
2021 2nd Place, RCAS Membership Show, Tranquill Terrarium
2021 3rd Place, RCAS AOM October, Relics
2021 1st Place, VAP AOM October, Alaskan Sea Break
2021 1st Place, FAA The Mighty Cat, Corduroy Cat (8/21)
2021 2nd Place, FAA Barns, Relics (8/21)
2021 1st Place, VAP AOM May, Choose One
2021 3rd Place, Pastel & Graphics, RCAS Regional Exhibit, Hilton Cove
2021 1st Place, Drawing, RCAS Spring Show, Turtlescape
2021 1st Place, PSSW AOM April, Waiting
2021 Honorable Mention, FAA March Flowers, Summertime Sunflowers
2021 1st Place, VAP AOM March, Waiting
2021 Honorable Mention, FAA Best Cat Painting Feb, Corduroy Cat
2021 1st Place, VAP AOM January, Durham Lake
2021 3rd Place, RCAS AOM January, Durham Lake
2020 1st Place, RCAS Membership Show, Hilton Cove
2020 2nd Place, FAA Barns with Junk, Relics
2020 2nd Place, PSSW POM September, Corduroy Cat
2020 2nd Place, RCAS Regional Show, Silverback
2020 1st Place, FAA, The Mighty Cat, Corduroy Cat
2020 1st Place, FAA, Raining Cats and Dogs, Look at Me
2019 3rd Place, NC State Fair, Professional Drawing/Pastel, Look at Me
2019 2nd Place, PSSW 38th National Juried Exhibition, Turtlescape
2019 3rd Place, FALC Senior Show, Whiskey Flight
2019 Honorable Mention, NC Statewide Pastel Exhibition, Silverback
2018 Award of Merit, PSSW 37th National Juried Show, Look at Me
2018 2nd Place, FAA, October, Wildlife except Photography, Water Break
2018 3rd Place, FAA, October, Love Dogs Traditional Artwork, Look at Me
2018 3rd Place, RCAS Spring Juried Show, Pampered
2018 1st Place, PSSW POM March, Whiskey Flight
2017 1st Place, RCAS POM November, Look at Me
2017 1st Place, PSSW POM November, Look at Me
2017 2nd Place, RCAS Fall Juried Show, Forest Shadows
2017 1st Place, PSSW POM September, Forest Shadows
2017 Honorable Mention, RCAS Regional Juried Show, One Red Tomato
2017 1st Place, RCAS Spring Juried Show, Dog Treat
2017 1st Place, PSSW POM March, Water Break
2016 Judge's Choice Award, RCAS Fall Juried Membership Show, Trouble
2016 1st Place, RCAS POM October, One Red Tomato
2016 Best of Show, TVAA Call of the Wild, River Crossing
2016 1st Place, PSSW POM May, Trouble
2016 Merchandise Award, RCAS Spring Juried Show, Intrigued
2016 1st Place, PSSW POM April, Blue Cat
2015 1st Place, RCAS Spring Juried Show, Curious Tabby Cat
2015 1st Place, RCAS POM April, Bella
2015 2nd Place, PSSW POM April, Bella
2014 2nd Place, PSSW POM October, Suzy's Gate
Wendy Koehrsen joined Fine Art America on July 13th, 2014.
