The Outer Banks of North Carolina are full of stories.
Many wrecked sailing ships sleep under the dangerous waters
right off this string of barrier islands.
The horses who live on the island swam to shore (they say)
from sinking ships. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banker_horse
I experimented with drawing and WC painting on fabric for the
swimming horse and whales. 1 and 2 inch pieced blocks
framed their nvironment. It became a shrine to these horses and their
survival throughout the years. They make me feel hopeful.
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Thank you so much, Grace. It's amazing to be on the beach with
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I love the multiplicity of water fabrics and the fishy look of the horse.
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the horse with the Blackbeard mane, its legs hidden behind the dunes, brought to mind the story of how Nags Head was named ... but truth be told, it was the whales that caught and held my eyes
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Anyone interested in the Blackbeard connection can go here;
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I thought of you with this cloth since you once lived near.
WC and drawing-I'll share what I've learned later today
in another post.
love your story cloth, reminds me "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry with beautiful illustrations by Wesley Dennis a favourite book from my childhood
ReplyDeleteWonderful book! Thank you for your kind words.
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