Western Loudoun Art and Studio Tour

Heartfelt thanks to all who participated in WLAST 2024: all of the patrons who visited studios, learned about and purchased art; all of the artists who displayed the truly amazing talent that exists in Western Loudoun County; our generous partner organizations and sponsors; and the dedicated volunteer committee that produces the Tour. Thank you!

The tour starts today and runs through Saturday and Sunday! Follow along in our stories today and tomorrow as we go live and take you along with us on the tour. Or better yet, join us in person! It’s free and a great way to spend the day! A map with all the stops can be found at wlast.org Our first stop will be Round Hill Art Center where we can see this beautiful piece by Christa Stern. Let’s go!

WLAST would not exist without the generous support of organizations like Pohanka Automotive and the Crabtree Family Foundation. Visit them at www.pohanka.com

WLAST is grateful for the continuing Platinum Plus Level support from the Loudoun Arts Council. Visit LAC at their website here: www.loudounarts.org and consider becoming a member to support the arts in Loudoun County.

We regret to announce that Natalie Owens at Stop 9 will not be participating in the 2024 Tour due to unforeseen events.

WLAST is grateful to Nancy Ramsey for her Platinum Level Support. Visit her at Stop 15 on the Tour and at www.nancyramseyart.com

Amie C. Ware Stop 13
ClayWard Studio - Guest
38659 Bolington Rd., Lovettsville, VA 20180
www.facebook.com/AwarePhotographyVA
Amie Ware is a nature photographer who focuses on Loudoun
County where she lives. She enjoys spending time in nature,
exploring and discovering the beauty and wonder of the nature
all around us. She hopes that her photography will help people
take more time to look and see what they might pass without a
second glance, and appreciate the world around us.
Offering on tour: Framed photographs, matted photographs, notecards.

WLAST is grateful to NOVEC for its ongoing Platinum Level Support for the Tour. Visit NOVEC at www.novec.com

WLAST is grateful to Gateway Gallery for their continuing support of WLAST. Visit Gateway Gallery during the Tour and here: www.thegatewaygallery.com

Amy Ramsey Walton Stop 19
Amy Walton Studio
17979 Sands Rd., Hamilton, VA 20158
www.AmyWalton.com
Amy will display original and limited edition prints of her work.
From still life pastels to abstract oils, her work seeks to capture
the breathtaking natural beauty of the landscapes around her.
Offering on tour: Paintings and prints in watercolor, pastel,
mixed media, acrylic, and oil.

Judith Thompson Stop 31
The Studio at Schiphill
19965 Lincoln Rd., Purcellville, VA 20132
https://schiphillart.com/index.php
To view a painting by Judith is to enter the woman's world of
expression, emotion and intelligence. Her fantastical paintings
of women are rich in pattern and brilliant texture.
Offering on tour: Original oil paintings, mixed media, scarves, and small gift items.

Thank you to Fuog/InterBuild, Inc. for their ongoing support of WLAST. Visit them here: www.fuoginterbuildinc.com

Dana B. Thompson Stop 23
Dana Thompson's Studio
131 S. 29th St., Purcellville, VA 20132
www.DanaThompsonDesigns.com
"Bold color," "confident brushstrokes," "larger-than-life
compositions," and "Wow, she can clearly paint shiny things!"
have all been used to describe Dana's paintings. Her still lifes
include unconventional paintings of common subjects. She also
paints landscapes and teaches.
Offering on tour: Large to small still life and landscape oil paintings. Small wearable
"painting pins" and 5"x5" "Little Boxes." Other giftables, refreshments and demos.

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Thank you to Lauten Construction for their ongoing support of WLAST. Visit them here: www.lautenconstruction.com

Mark Paul Thomas Stop 29
Mark Thomas Photography
19752 Old Blueridge Rd., Bluemont, VA 20135
www.markthomasphotography.com
Mark Paul Thomas is a photography artist whose work is
created through an entirely "analog" process. He uses
traditional 8X10 inch film with a 1958 wooden camera. Film is
processed in a "wet" darkroom and hand-printed using a 1954
enlarger. If properly displayed or stored, these photographs are
guaranteed to maintain their original appearance for life.
Offering on tour: Photographs.

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We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, Okcha TeSelle will not be participating in WLAST 2024. See more about her work at www.wlast.org

Kristen Swanson Stop 8
White House Ceramic Studios
16 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Lovettsville, VA 20180
www.kristenkswanson.com
Kristen is committed to creating functional ceramic art. It is her
belief that contact with beautiful, handmade, intentionally crafted
objects transform the mundane into meaningful experiences. The
pottery is wheel thrown, hand painted, and carved porcelain.
Kristen's designs are influenced by Asian art and traditional
botanical motifs.
Offering on tour: Painted and carved porcelain pottery. Refreshments. Children welcome!

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Anne Stine Stop 21
Anne Stine Fine Art
Open Saturday and Sunday Only
37949 Sayre Court, Purcellville, VA 20132
www.annestine.com
I'm a mixed-media painter who draws inspiration from my
intense passion for the geometry, patterns, colors, and textures
of nature. My work is created using encaustic paint (beeswax
mixed with damar resin) and oils mixed with cold wax. My
paintings are meticulous in the use of color and textures,
inviting the viewer in.
Offering on tour: Original paintings, giclee prints.

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WLAST is grateful to Nancy Ramsey for her Platinum Level support. Visit Nancy at Stop 15 on the Tour and at www.nancyramseyart.com

Christa Stern Stop 25B
Utter Chaos Designs
35246 Leesburg Pike/Rt. 7, Studio 110-B, Round Hill, VA 20141
I am a self-taught artist who works across many media. I
love to play with bright colors and textures, mixing and layering
to get intricate designs. I am known for my digital art, colorful
mobiles, 3D digital prints, abstracts, mixed-media, and jewelry.
Offering on tour: Digital art prints, mixed media, earrings, pendant necklaces,
mobiles, pen and ink, acrylic monoprints.

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Patricia Stephenson Stop 24
Franklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Ln., Purcellville, VA 20132
www.Etsy.com/shop/MoonontheMountainLLC
Patricia is a shepherd and fiber artist specializing in eco
printing, hand dyeing, hand spinning art yarns, and the many
different types of felting one can do to create decorative and
wearable art from the wool of her sheep and alpacas. Her
designs are a feast of texture and color inspired by the farm
and the natural beauty of Western Loudoun County.
Offered on the tour: Felt wearable art, wall art, sculpture/3D feltworks.

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WLAST is grateful for the support given by Anne Block. Visit Anne on the Tour at Stop 25 and here: www.sunshineanne.com

WLAST is grateful for the support provided by Hilt Face Painting. Visit Meredith Hilt on the Tour at Stop 25 and here: www.hiltfacepainting.com