About the Artist

Naomi Shachar - Biography

Naomi Shachar

Arriving in Mission Viejo California, Naomi developed her artistic skills by studying color theory and practicing drawing and painting techniques. Naomi’s art subjects focus on: Western themes, Equine, Still Life, and the Natural Scapes of land and sea. All of which contribute to the transfer of her artistic visions to the canvas and onwards to the keen eye of the art viewer.

Professional Affiliations:

Women Artists of the West (WAOW) - Master Artist
Oil Painters of America (OPA) - Signature Artist
California Art Club (CAC) - Artist

Featured Artist in Art Magazines

2025 - Western Art Collector - October Edition - Artist Focus Editorial.
2025 - Art of the West - March/April Edition - Editorial Featured Artist.

Exhibitions and Awards

Oil Painters of America (OPA):

2026 - 35th National Juried Exhibition - Steamboat Museum of Art - Steamboat Springs, CO. Award of Distinction - Animal Category
2025 - Western Regional Juried Exhibition, Illume Gallery West - Philipsburg, MT.
2024 - OPA Online Showcase - Fall. Honorable Mention.
2024 - Salon Show. James R. Ross Fine Art, Indianapolis, IN.
2024 - 33rd. National Juried Exhibition - Mark Arts - Art Center, Wichita, KS.
2023 - Western Regional Juried Exhibition - Brushworks Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT.
2022 - Western Regional Juried Exhibition - South West Gallery, Dallas , TX.
2021 - Western Regional Juried Exhibition - Marks Arts - Art Center, Wichita, KS.
2021 - 30th Annual National Juried Exhibition. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, CA.
2020 - Western Regional Juried Exhibition - Illume Gallery of Fine Art - Saint George, UT. Award of Excellence
2020 - Juried Salon Show - OPA Virtual
2019 - 28th Annual National Juried Exhibition - Illume Gallery of Fine Art - Saint George, UT.
2019 - Virtuosos of the OPA (Signature and Master Signature Artists). Cutter and Cutter Fine Art Gallery, St. Augustine FL.
2018 - Western Regional Juried Exhibition - Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder CO.
2018 - Salon Show. Crooked Tree Arts Center, Traverse City, MI.
2018 - 27th Annual National Juried Exhibition - Steamboat Art Museum (SAM), Steamboat Springs, CO.
2017 - Western Regional Juried Exhibition - Illume Gallery of Fine Art - Saint George, UT.
2017 - 26th Annual National Juried Exhibition - Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Cincinnati, OH.
2016 - Salon Show. Castle Fine Art, Fort Wayne, IN.
2015 - Salon Show. Beverly McNeil Gallery, Birmingham, AL.
2014 - 23^rd Annual National Exhibition – The Bennington Center for the Arts - Bennington, VT.
2013 - Western Regional Juried Exhibition – South Wind Art Gallery – Topeka, KS.
2013 - Salon Exhibition – Crooked Tree Art Center – Petoskey, MI.
2012 - National Exhibition – Evergreen Fine Art Gallery – Evergreen, CO.

California Art Club (CAC):

2026 - 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition: Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, Orange, CA.
2026 - OC Chapter - Casa Romantica Exhibition, San Clemente, CA.
2025 - 114th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition: VEFA Gallery, Torrance, CA.
2024 - 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition: Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, Orange, CA.
2024 - Golden Hour Glow, CAC Gallery at the Old Mill, San Marino, CA.
2024 - Moonlight Serenade, CAC Gallery at the Old Mill, San Marino, CA.
2023 - A Feast For the Eyes. CAC Gallery at The Old Mill, San Marino, CA.
2023- 112th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA.
2023 - Cultural Celebrations. Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, CA.
2023 - Spring Awakening: Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition. CA.
2022 - Expressions: Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition. CA.
2022 - Monumental Miniatures. CAC Gallery at The Old Mill, San Marino, CA.
2022- 111th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition: Bowers Museum, Santa Ana, CA.
2022 - Winter Solace: Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition (Two Entries). CA. Award - Third Place
2021 - Coastal California. CAC Gallery at The Old Mill, San Marino, CA.
2021 - Comfort and Gratitude: Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition. CA.
2021 - 110th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition: Hilbert Museum of California Art, Orange, CA.
2021 - Renewal and Rebirth: Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition. CA.
2020 - Welcome California. California Art Club Virtual Gallery. CA.
2019 - 20th Anniversary Exhibition: California Art Club at The Old Mill. San Marino, CA.
2019 - Summer Impressions. CAC Gallery at The Old Mill, San Marino, CA.
2019 - 108th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition. Pasadena, CA.
2018 - Monumental Miniatures. CAC Gallery at The Old Mill, San Marino, CA.
2016 - Musical Motifs – Altadena, CA.
2016 - Plein Air Perspective - Millard Sheets Art Center. Pomona, CA.
2016 - Reflections in Water - Saint Mary's College Museum of Art. Moraga, CA.
2015 - Spirit of Adventure – Altadena, CA.
2015 - Landscapes of the West - Olaf Wieghorst Museum, El Cajon, CA.
2013 - Orange County - Exhibition - Higbee Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA.

Women Artists of the West (WAOW):

2025 - 55th National Exhibition - "Homeland", Customs House Museum and Cultural Center, Clarksville, TN. Award by Art of the West.
2024 - 54th National Exhibition - "Dreamweavers," Phippen Museum, Prescott, AZ. Award of Excellence.
2024 - Woolaroc Museum - Invitational. Bartlesville, OK.
2023 - 53rd National Exhibition - Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, KS.
2022 - 52nd National Exhibition - McBride Gallery, Annapolis, MD.
2022 - Online Juried Summer Exhibition. Merit Award.
2021 - 51st National Exhibition. Museum of Western Art, Kerrville, TX. Award - Best of Signature Artists.
2020 - Online Juried Exhibition. Award - Second Place.
2020 - 50th National Exhibition. Settlers West Galleries, Tucson, AZ. Award of Distinction + Best of Landscapes.
2019 - 49th National Exhibition. Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder, CO.
2018 - 48th National Exhibition. Price Tower Arts Center, Bartlesville, OK. Award of Excellence.
2018 - Showcase - R. S. Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX.
2017 - 47th National Exhibition - McBride Gallery, Annapolis, MD.
2017 - Showcase - R. S. Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX.
2016 - 46th National Exhibition - R. S. Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX.
2015 - 45th WAOW National Exhibition - Tucson Desert Art Museum - Tucson, AZ.
2014 - 44th National Exhibition - Women's Museum of California. San Diego, CA. Visual Language magazine - Publisher Award of Excellence + Honorable Mention
2013 - National Exhibition (Three Entries) – Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery, Estes Park, CO. Award of Merit
2012 - National Exhibition (Three Entries) – RS Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

2026 - Small Works Great Wonders. Oklahoma City, OK.
2025 - Small Works Great Wonders. Oklahoma City, OK.

Mountain Oyster Club

2025 - Western Art Show. Tucson, AZ.
2024 - Western Art Show. Tucson, AZ.
2023 - Western Art Show. Tucson, AZ.
2022 - Western Art Show. Tucson, AZ.

Tehachapi Art Show

2026 - ArT. Tehachapi, CA. Award: Featured Artist
2025 - ArT. Tehachapi, CA. Award: Best Of Show
2024 - ArT. Tehachapi, CA. Awards: Artists' Choice; Best Of Show

Sears Art Museum - Utah Tech University

2025 - 38th Annual Sears Invitational. St. George, UT. Award: Third Place.

Phippen Art Museum

2026 - Hold Your Horses! Exhibition. Phippen Art Museum, Prescott, AZ.
2025 - Hold Your Horses! Exhibition. Phippen Art Museum, Prescott, AZ.

Huntington Library

2024 - The Nature of Art. The San Marino League and The Huntington Library, San Marino, CA.
2022 - Spring into Art. The San Marino League and The Huntington Library, San Marino, CA.

Huntington Beach Art Center

2021 - Scapes and Scope Fine Art Exhibition. Huntington Beach, CA.

Slopoke Fine Art

2022 - Slopoke Fine Art Exhibition. Solvang, CA. Art of the West Award - Best Wildlife.
2019 - Slopoke Fine Art Exhibition. Solvang, CA.

Cheyenne Frontier Days - Old West Museum:

2019 - Western Spirit Art Show. Cheyenne, WY.

The Bennington Center for the Arts:

2017 - Laumeister Fine Art Competition. Bennington, VT. First Prize.
2016 - Wildscapes. Bennington, VT.
2016 - Small Works Show. Bennington, VT.
2015 - Laumeister Fine Art Competition. Bennington, VT.
2014 -Human Spirit. Bennington, VT.

Laguna Beach City Hall:

Fine Art Exhibition: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016 - 2^nd Prize, 2015, 2014 - 3^rd Prize, 2013, 2011, 2010 - Honorable Mention

Salon International Exhibition:

2014 - Greenhouse Fine Art Gallery - San Antonio TX.
2012 - Greenhouse Gallery - San Antonio TX .