Lester Salazar (Florida), Bougainvillea Corner, watercolor, 14 x 11.
The West is so often celebrated for its natural wonders and beauty that—for some—it risks overshadowing the equally lovely marvels beyond it. From the rolling hills of the rural Midwest to the maritime charms of the Atlantic Coast, the pictorial treasures beyond the West are boundless. In the following pages, discover studio and plein-air artists who portray a range of colorful locales, from Nantucket to Florida. In styles ranging from impressionism to realism, you’ll find depictions of pastoral farm scenes, tropical flora and fauna, sailboats and seagulls, and more, proving that the land beyond the West is every inch worth celebrating as often as its western counterpart.