The great American West has long captivated the curiosity and hearts of many, from explorers to scholars and scientists to artists. This issue of Art Connection celebrates the splendor of the West, from the desert Southwest depicted in Heidi Rosner’s watercolors to the heritage of cowboy culture shared in Curt Mattson’s sculptures.
Discover how various Celebration of Fine Art artists depict the West and what lures them to this subject matter. Then explore some of the West’s most beloved national parks and neighboring “cool” towns.
In this summer/fall issue, you’ll find:
- Artist Spotlight: Watercolor artist Heidi Rosner shares how she reimagined the watercolor process (Be sure to click the video link at the end of the article!)
- The Way Westward: Depicting the American West
- From the Artist Studio: A Conversation with Curt Mattson (Be sure to click the video link at the end of the article!)
- Parks & Places –– Discover some of the West’s favorite national parks and “cool” towns