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Last Light of the Coaling Tower

Soft pastel on Pastelmat
13 × 17.5 in.

This historic coaling tower on Route 12 was recently torn down soon in Michigan City, Indiana. I had been wanting to draw it for some time, and a fiery and symbolic sunset helped me make the decision. Archival Giclee prints are available.

Juried Into National Pastel Exhibition

"Last Light of the Coaling Tower" was accepted to the Chicago Pastel Painter’s Tenth Biennial National Juried Exhibition, Pastels Chicago 2025.

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Leah Romano McMeen
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