This month's Ocracoke Newsletter is a tribute to a wonderful man who did much for Ocracoke Island, Marvin Wyche Howard (1897-1969). You can read it here: http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news052113.htm.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Sailing Ship
In honor of Ocracoke Island's seafaring traditions I share with you today a pen & ink sketch I made of a three-masted, square rigged sailing vessel. Many years ago dozens of ships like this one might be seen offshore, or anchored near Ocracoke.
This month's Ocracoke Newsletter is a tribute to a wonderful man who did much for Ocracoke Island, Marvin Wyche Howard (1897-1969). You can read it here: http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news052113.htm.
This month's Ocracoke Newsletter is a tribute to a wonderful man who did much for Ocracoke Island, Marvin Wyche Howard (1897-1969). You can read it here: http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news052113.htm.
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NC Mainlander can only imagine the time and patience required to draw this handsome sailing vessel. Thanks for sharing. You have been blessed with so many talents, Philip!
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