Over the Marsh

Over the Marsh captures one of the quieter moments that makes the Lowcountry so unforgettable. A pair of white egrets stands among winding tidal pools as soft greens, warm marsh grasses, and distant tree lines create a peaceful landscape that feels timeless. Joanne Willoughby has a gift for reducing a scene to its essential shapes and colors while preserving the atmosphere that makes it so recognizable.

Working in pastel, Joanne layers rich color with soft, painterly edges to create remarkable depth and light. The brilliant blue reflections in the shallow pools provide a striking contrast against the muted marsh, naturally drawing your eye through the composition before settling on the graceful birds at its center.

Professionally framed and protected with premium Water White glass, this original pastel offers exceptional clarity with virtually no color distortion, allowing the subtle greens, earth tones, and luminous blues to be seen exactly as the artist intended. Its intimate size makes it equally at home on a bookshelf, side table, built-in cabinet, or as part of a gallery wall, making it a wonderful gift for anyone who loves the South Carolina coast and its peaceful marsh landscapes.

4"W x 4"H