Trees of the West: An Artist's Guide - Hardcover

$24.95

Trees of the West: An Artist's Guide - Hardcover

Name: Trees of the West: An Artist's Guide - Hardcover
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SKU: 9781680513387
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by Molly Hashimoto

$24.95

Book Overview

"A breath of fresh air for anyone who loves trees." ― The Seattle Times

The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries 2023 Award of Excellence Winner in Botanical Art and Illustration

Illustrated throughout with art in a variety of mediums: pencil, pen, and wash sketches; block prints; studio watercolors; and intaglio etchings
Includes a rich natural history and brief ethnobotanical notes for each featured species
Features poems and quotes from other writers and artistscelebrating our connection to trees

Artist Molly Hashimoto has appreciated trees all her life--they have shaped her as a hiker, outdoors lover, gardener, traveler, and artist. She pays homage to them through her art, working in many different media, each revealing different aspects of these stalwart companions: crisp lines, imposing silhouettes, and the subtle-or sometimes brilliant--hues of foliage. Hashimoto also delves into the process of creating art, discussing the mediums she used in the featured pieces and the reasons she chose them, as well as sidebars with tips and techniques.

As in her popular Colors of the West and Birds of the West, Hashimoto emphasizes her personal experiences with nature, telling stories about her encounters with trees everywhere from her backyard to national parks and forests throughout the West. She focuses primarily on native trees, rather than cultivars, with a special interest in 46 major species found across the region, ranging from the stately Coast redwoods to the diminutive but distinctive Fishhook Barrel Cactus.

Rooted in place, trees offer endless opportunities for observation, admiration, relaxation, and inspiration. Trees of the West invites us to pause and appreciate these sentinels in all their quiet glory.

ISBN	9781680513387
Author	Molly Hashimoto
Publisher	Mountaineers Books
Genre	Hobbies & interests and Arts
Format	Hardcover
Published	September 2022
Language	ENG- English
Pages	192
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print