Around the time that gold-seekers began flocking to California in the mid-19th century, so too did artists, although an entirely different set of riches beckoned them: the region’s spectacular vistas, untouched wilderness, and scenic coastal beauty. Today, the Golden State continues to mesmerize artists with its abundant visual attractions, from iconic treasures like the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park, and Big Sur, to rambling orchards and vineyards, verdant wetlands, and soaring coastal redwoods. In the following pages, discover California artists who portray these and other cherished sights throughout their home state.