The West is known for its simple and rustic flavor. Bringing the outside in, and the inside out is the way of the West.
Whole rooms are created without walls just to savor the fresh air and draw in the night sky, like this one by Lesa Loves Rocks.
Outdoor Space by Lesa Loves Rocks
Elements of wood and stone are brought indoors and turned into unusual and practical furnishings.
Serenity Table-Black Walnut with Water Feature
But to me, the most interesting flair of the West is the accents we use to embellish our homes and community spaces.
Recycled Copper Art
We use old signs, recycled and embellished, and sometimes left as is.
We can’t get enough of rusty things to hang on our walls.
We use antlers and skulls from cattle and buffalo to create focal points and frame artwork.
Copper Buffalo Skull
Antler and Copper Candelabra
Apricot Tree Antlers on Resin Skull
Symbols of the enduring hard edges of a rough environment. Reminders of the resiliency of the inhabitants.
Next month, from September 4-7, will mark the 22nd annual Western Design Conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and we will be participating artists there. We look forward to seeing the incredible pieces of art that represent the West-old and new.
What is your favorite piece of Western Art? Do you mix it up with other styles in your home? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks.
