Trees of the West: An Artist's Guide

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.

For many of us, trees are so ubiquitous that we often take them for granted. But if we observe them more intentionally, we realize the trees that offer welcome shade on a hot day or shelter from an unexpected storm can also provide sustenance for the soul. And there are some that simply cannot be overlooked: a majestic redwood, an impressive stand of quaking aspens, or a delicate Pacific dogwood will stop you in your tracks and demand your attention.

Molly Hashimoto provides intimate portraits of 46 of her favorite species in eigh distinctive biogeographic regions, ranging from the Mediterranean climate of California's coast to the ponderosa pine forests of the Rocky Mountains and from the rain forests of Washington's Olympic Coast to the deserts of the Southwest–because "trees" in this context include the likes of stout fishhook barrel cacti!

Featuring more than 130 bold block prints, delicate watercolor paintings, engaging sketches, and atmospheric etchings, plus inspirational tips on creating your own art, Trees of the West will renew and deepen your appreciation of these magnificent icons of our landscape.