"The Ramp and the Blue Sheet" by Miriam McClung, 1994. Pastel on paper 25" x 19".
"The Ramp and the Blue Sheet" by Miriam McClung, 1994. Pastel on paper 25" x 19".

Transitions 7: The Ramp

The ramp going up from the backyard and art studio patio to the main house was a necessity as Miriam’s husband was disabled. It also served as a place to dry towels, feed wildlife, play ball and move from indoor to outdoor spaces.

Most importantly, the ramp served as a living canvas for many of Miriam’s works. Miriam and a group of friends from her church in Tennessee are finishing up a series on Miriam’s ramp paintings that we hope to share online in the coming months.

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Miriam McClung is an artist from Birmingham, Alabama, and has been creating works of art in oils, pastels, ink, charcoal, pencil and everything in between for over 70 years. You can follow her on her Instagram account @miriammcclungart.