Gig Harbor, Washington by Joe Nathan NV 2001

The Bay was discovered by chance in 1841. By the Wilkes Expedition who were seeking refuge from a storm. They named the Harbor for the "gig," a type of boat.

Images: Gig Harbor by Nature's Images. Crooked Path 146F, Mountain Bikers 061B & Hiker/Child 165A by Stampscapes®.

Media: Adirondack Expresso Dye Ink Pad, Prisma Colored Pencils, Pastel Pencils and Soft Pastels sealed with a Matte Workable Fixative.

By using Post-A-Note I connected the Crooked Path two times to make it longer -J.U.N.

Joe Nathan NV 2001

Images: Lighthouse by Rubber Art. Autumn Brook 212G, Water Pattern (small) 231C & Paddlers 175A by Stampscapes®.

Media: Lighthouse and canoe with Prisma colored pencils, water & trees with pastel pencils and sky with soft pastels, imprint with Adirondack "Expresso" dye ink pad, sealed with a matte workable fixative.

So. Manitou Light, Michigan By Joe Nathan NV 2001

Built 1858, 1872 located So. East Point of S. Manitou Island. Now is a Museum, which is part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Images: Lighthouse by Hardware Stampin'. Sand by Raindrops on Roses. Palms w/Bungalows 135F, Water Patterns (small) 231C, Running Kids 230B & Couple 228A by Stampscapes®. Media: Stamp it Bright Brown & Adirondack Pitch Black Dye Ink Pad, Prisma Colored Pencils, Pastel Pencils, Soft Pastels sealed with a Matte workable fixative.

A soft relaxing scene. J.U.N.