Boneyard Footsteps 
 
After exploring Boneyard beach, the adventurer heads home.
Photograph on canvas 
This piece measures 40"x30" finished size 44"x34"
 
Background story: A friend who knew I wanted to explore the island’s natural habitats asked if I wanted to see the “Boneyard.” She took me to Big Talbot beach on the south end of Amelia Island. That is where I discovered and composed with my artist’s eye striking images of bleached and weathered fallen trees. For the vertical piece I captured the footprints in the foreground intentionally to invite the viewer to imagine themselves there. Even after death the trees still provide a restful and peaceful place to enjoy the light blue sky, wisps of fluffy white clouds, the lapping waves, and the smooth sand under your feet.
 
Amelia Island: This little island has a number of parks, nature trails and access to beaches and marshes. There are at least seven state parks within minutes to explore via land and water, on foot, boat, bicycle, or vehicle: Fernandina Plaza Historic, Fort Clinch, Big Talbot, Little Talbot, Fort George Island Cultural, and Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve.
 
Artist’s Background: Marcia enjoys using a wide variety of media to celebrate nature. She is an artist, illustrator and author who has exhibited at many galleries, juried art fairs, and salon shows. She has received numerous awards and has pieces in private collections across the globe. She has two art-related degrees: a Master of Fine Art and a bachelor’s in education with an art studio minor.
 
Location: This artwork is currently on display at the Plantation Artists Guild and Gallery located at the Omni Spa and Shops of Amelia Island Plantation (94 Amelia Village Circle
 
SHIPPING NOTE: This is a large painting!  Please contact the Gallery at galleryguild@yahoo.com for shipping costs if you are not local. (Free local delivery within 32034. Select “Pickup in Gallery“as your shipping option.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
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