IF: Trail


A few years ago, I did this pastel painting of this "watery trail:" the Intracoastal Waterway off the NC Coast. I love the IW, and those who are fortunate enough to have spent time boating on it know how it can draw you into its magic.

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  1. k.h.whitakerJune 7, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    lovely

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  2. Sally TaylorJune 7, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    I love the colors in this!

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  3. Tony LaRoccaJune 8, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Bright and dreamy.

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  4. the enigmaJune 8, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    beautiful!

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  5. KristaJune 11, 2010 at 6:03 AM

    This is sooooo beautiful! It looks very quick and spontaneous-- so full of energy!

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  6. Ms. AmyJune 25, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    wow. I love your texture. It is beautiful!

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  7. NicoleJuly 1, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    Thanks, everyone. I made myself do a 6 months-or-so experiment in loosening up my style. The medium is pastels on a taupe-colored paper.

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