Hard Aground by Wib Dawson
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I remember a small fishing village along a very rugged coastline where an old wooden fishing vessel had found its final resting place – either by its former owner or from being cast ashore in a gale. Either way it definitely had seen better days and, sadly, was looking rather forlorn. Boats and ships, although supposedly inanimate objects, seem to me to possess a life-spark and personality that is difficult to describe but, nevertheless, real. I think I would rather see a boat reverently disposed of than to see it rotting for years on a shoreline.
About the Artist
Wib Dawson
For as long as I can remember I've had a passion for creating images through both photography and painting. In recent years, I’ve been especially drawn toward digital painting and have marveled at how closely the technology can now emulate traditional painting media. I particularly enjoy creating…
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