Honoring a Coastal Culture.

The article focuses on the work of artist Susan Ellis, who captures the figure of clamdiggers in pastel paintings. It reports these clamdiggers, engaged in the timeless trade of clam harvesting, serve as a source of inspiration for Ellis, who paints their simplified figures in the context of sand, sea, and sky. The article discusses her artistic journey, late introduction to pastel, and her connection to the North Shore of Massachusetts, which provides her with a rich landscape for her artwork.