IGW’s March featured artist shines with pastels

from Anna Maria Island Sun March 8, 2023

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Meet Terri Westbrook at the Friday, March 10 Art Walk in Holmes Beach. Terri is the final featured artist before Island Gallery West moves off the Island.

BY JASON SCHAFFER SUN CORRESPONDENT | jschaffer@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH - Like many artists in the area, Island Gallery West’s March featured artist, Terri Westbrook, is inspired by nature and places she has lived and traveled, including Charleston, South Carolina and the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Working primarily in pastel media, she brings brilliant color to her nature scenes, including landscapes and waterscapes.

“My paintings are journal entries, revealing my response to what I see when I’m out in nature, or my emotions about a place I visited many years ago,” Westbrook said. “Making art is like meditation for me. I hope people enjoy my pieces that come from my heart.”

While many artists have been practicing their craft for a great deal of their lives, Westbrook discovered her love for creating art later in life. Through both in-person and online instruction, she learned the basic principles and honed her skills from there. Her featured work is currently on display in the front window of the gallery, and all art is available for purchase.

Westbrook will be on hand to discuss her work and answer any questions at the Art Walk on Friday, March 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the final day to visit IGW before it closes its doors on the Island permanently and moves to its new location in downtown Bradenton. Many other member artists will also be there as well. Make sure to enter the raffle for a chance to win one of Westbrook’s paintings. There will also be complimentary wine, snacks and live music.

Island Gallery West is located at 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, Trolley Stop 15. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, with March 10 as the final day. Visit www.islandgallerywest.com or call 941-778-6648 for updates about the art and 30 member artists of the gallery.

Take an Art Walk on Friday

The monthly Art Walk and Shop in Holmes Beach is set for Friday, March 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to not only explore what Island Gallery West (IGW) and The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island have to offer, but many neighboring shops will remain open late with special offers. This will also be the last Art Walk for IGW, which is relocating to downtown Bradenton, and the last day the gallery will be open on the Island. Most of the participating businesses are located in the area of Gulf Drive and Marina Drive in Holmes Beach. They include the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Vinny’s Italian Kitchen, Freckled Fin Irish Pub, How Lucky AMI, The Doctor’s Office and more.

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