Imagine dutifully watching the water for your fast food. Hours go by staring at your reflection while the hot sun beats down upon you. But wait! What’s that moving in the water out of the corner of your eye? You get excited as you ready your beak to snatch the next tasty meal. This is exactly what the artist intended the viewer to feel looking at this etching. There’s nothing quite like feeling the anticipation of a bird’s life when it comes to bird watching. 
If you've ever turned over a piece of jewelry and noticed a tiny stamp reading 925, you may have wondered what it means. Is it real silver? Is it valuable? And what's the difference between sterling, coin silver, and pure silver?
At the heart of the etching genre lies its mastery of intricate detail, the kind that’s perfect for depicting illustrations and the lives of people across the ages in candidness and accuracy.
An award-winning master artist, teacher, and wildlife enthusiast, David Hunter enjoys demonstrating the craft of depicting animals and the great outdoors in his etchings. His wonderful interpretations of the Outer Banks are no exception, and they often herald the celebration of classic American summers and their natural settings.
