The Burien Library will spotlight the work of bestselling Seattle artist Molly Hashimoto with her new release, Wildflowers of the West: An Artist’s Guide, with a special appearance at the library this Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 6–7:30 p.m.
This free event will be held in the multipurpose room, is in partnership with Page 2 Books, and open to the public.
After the talk there will be time for an audience Q&A and book signing; more info is here: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/68b0f6a3101e8736007afc79
Known for her detailed illustrations and teaching across the West, Hashimoto brings together vibrant artwork, natural history, and personal reflections in her latest book.
Organized by habitat, Wildflowers of the West features flora from wetlands, deserts, forests, alpine meadows, and more. Hashimoto’s work captures species through a variety of media, including watercolor, pen and ink, and block prints. Highlights include golden columbines, sky-blue lupine, scarlet ocotillo, and glacier lilies.
The book also includes historical context of wildflowers in art and practical tips for artists interested in sketching or painting plants in their natural environments.
Hashimoto has taught plein air watercolor and printmaking workshops at venues such as the North Cascades Institute, Yosemite Conservancy, and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. Her previous titles include Trees of the West and Birds of the West.
About Molly Hashimoto
Hashimoto teaches and leads plein air watercolor painting and printmaking workshops around the West, including at the North Cascades Institute, Yosemite Conservancy, Winslow Art Center, and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. The author of four books including Trees of the West and Birds of the West, she lives in Seattle. Learn more at mollyhashimoto.com.
