By Chelsea Reed
Many folks know about the famous wild horses of Corolla, but have you heard about their southern cousins? The Ocracoke Banker Ponies are some of the island’s oldest residents. It is believed that these gentle souls came from the equine survivors of shipwrecks long ago and have lived there ever since. After the highway was built in 1957, the National Park Service decided to fence their grassy pastures in order to protect the ponies from the road, and they have been caring for the ponies ever since.
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.
