St. Joseph North Pier Light by Joe Nathan NV 2001

Built in 1832 & new lights put in 1907. First two lights on Lake Michigan, both lights still in operation and is one of the few remaining Pier Range Light Systems on the Great Lakes. The Lighthouse is features on a postage stamp.

Images: Lighthouse by Hardware Stampin. Sailboat 153E, Water Patterns sm. 231C & Dark Clouds Sm. 209C by Stampscapes®.

Media: Imprint by Adirondack Stream, Espresso & Currant Ink Pads, Pastel Pencils & Soft Pastels in sky.

Dark clouds gives a bold effect to the scene. -JN

Clouds by Joe Nathan NV 2001

Images: Lighthouse by Coronado Island Stamping. Tree Duo lg 086B, Lakeside Cove lg. 049G, Water Patterns sm. 231C, Cloud (Cumulus) 018E & Dark Cloud 189F by Stampscapes.

Media: Imprint with Adirondack Espresso, Currant & Slate Ink Pads, Pastel Pencils & Soft Pastels in sky, sealed with matte fixative.

Try soft pastels & using an eraser to get a great effect in sky. -JN

Winter Harbor Light by Joe Nathan NV 2001

Mark Island, Maine. Built in 1857, 26 foot tall white square tower.

Images: Lighthouse by Repeat Impression. Sand by Rain Drops on Roses. Water Patterns sm 231C, Paddlers 175A, Luminous Sun 199E & Rocky Cliffs 133G by Stampscapes®.

Media: Imprint with Adirondack Espresso & Archival Mustard Ink Pads, Pastel Pencils & Soft Pastel in sky and sealed with matte fixative. I used a different approach with the water, by using Adirondack Espresso for the Water Pattern and then colored in with Pastel Pencils in Yellow and combination of Ice Green & Cyan Blue.