2023 NC Year of the Trail celebrates North Carolina’s vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways which showcase our diverse landscapes – grand mountain vistas, quiet rivers, vibrant urban greenways, coastal forests, and the rolling hills of the piedmont.

Artists were challenged to create artwork themed around the story of “why trails are important to North Carolinians and our visitors.” The artwork created brings out the unique style of each artist, boldly focusing on what Year of the Trail means to them.

Artwork by Scott Partridge

Scott’s inspiration comes from walking on various trails in Charlotte, where he lives. The Rail Trail, Cross Charlotte Trail (which will eventually stretch from north to south all the way across Mecklenburg County), and other trails/greenways informed his work for Year of the Trail.

Scott is based in Charlotte, NC, and works in digital and traditional media in an illustrative style. Natural history is the most prominent theme in his work.

Paperback. 5" x 7", 100 unlined pages.