The balance of light and shadow in art takes a fascinating twist when there is an object in the foreground. A common subject that Lori depicts in her scenes is a tree. Sunset Watch features an old live oak that has withstood the test of time in Kitty Hawk Bay. The fading glow kisses the tree’s shrubby leaves once more before the sun retires for the evening. Meanwhile, a Persimmon at Dawn bears witness to the first light entering the starlit sky. This dramatic painting has a dreamlike quality with the dark branches reaching for the dark heavens.
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.
