By Joe Nathan, NV 2000

Images: Shells on the beach by Rubber Art, Lighthouse by Auntie Amy, Palms & Huts 094G, Sailboat 153B,Seaside Cove 139H by Stampscapes.

Media: Prisma Colored Pencils, Pastel Pencils and Soft Pastels sealed with a Matte Fixative.

Year around tropical vacation. J.U.N.

Today by Joe Nathan NV 2002

Surf is low
But so calm & Peaceful
As today I can stand
at waters edge
to dream what tomorrow will bring.

Images: Boy with Surf Boars by Stamp Cabana, Lighthouse by Good Stamps. Stamp Good, Sand by Ala Art, Water Patterns sm-231C,Palms w/ Bungalows-135F & Cloud(Cumulus) sm-018E by Stampscapes.

Media: Imprint with Adirondack Espresso & Clouds with Big & Juicy Beach Umbrella Ink Pads, Pastel Pencils & sealed with workable fixative.

Josh a California Surfer on vacation in a Caribbean paradise found the sea very calm and relaxing to just stand and look beyond the horizon. Knowing tomorrow he will surf the waves. -Surfers Dream by Joe Nathan

Mystical Desert by Joe Nathan NV 2002

Images: Lighthouse by Ala Art, Pebbles 256A, Rocky Peaks-188F, Island Mountain Lg-095G, Mystical Waters-255G, Cracked Earth-180E, Canoe Lg-011B,Solo Duck-162A, Mountain Bikes lg-061B, Hikers M/F-161A & Cloud (Alto Cumulus)-193E by Stampscapes®.

Media: Imprint with Adirondack Espresso & Antiquities in Topiary(in Sky) ink pads. Pastel Pencils and Soft Pastels & Sealed with workable fixative.

The Sky was done with Soft Pastels & Rangers Antiquities and gives a mystical Effect. -JN

"A Show of Red" by Joe Nathan NV 2002

Images: Lighthouse by Rubberstamp Ave. Brookside Boulders -185G, Water Patterns sm -230C,Canoe lg -011B, Canoe -010A & Cloud (Cumulus) -018E by Stampscapes®.

Media: Imprint with Adirondack Espresso & Big & Juicy in Beach Umbrella & Gum Drop Ink Pads, Pastel Pencils and sealed with a workable fixative.

This shows various ways you can display the red family -JN


Goddess Of The Sea by Joe Nathan NV 2002

Protect the Ships
on my sea
from rocks and storms
As I am the goddess of the sea

Images: Katherine by Time To Stamp, Sailboat by PSX, Sand by Ala Art, Pebbles-256A, Water Patterns sm. -231C, Fog, Cliff & Waves -257F, Light Rocks & Waves - 220G & Cloud (Cumulus) sm -018E by Stampscapes.

Media: Imprint with Adirondack Espresso & Pitch Black Ink Pads, Cumulus Clouds with Big & Juicy in Vibrant Primary Ink pad, Pastel Pencils & sealed with workablefixative.

As I looked up from the deck, I saw a women who looked like a Goddess and when I saw her hands up I could see a strange cloud pattern & a feeling inside that we had a safe path to are designation and I knew she was the Goddess of the Sea. JN