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Portsmouth Island Chapel 1970s Art Print
by Richard Wambach
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Portsmouth Island Chapel 1970s art print by Richard Wambach. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Portsmouth Island is below Orcacoke Island in the Outer Banks chain. In the 1970s the only village on the island was abandoned and the only way to... more
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Artist's Description
Portsmouth Island is below Orcacoke Island in the Outer Banks chain. In the 1970s the only village on the island was abandoned and the only way to the island was by private motor boat. Our boatman dropped us off at a little dock after a trip across the inlet of about an hour and said he would pick us up 4 hours later. He neglected to tell us about the island's monster mosquitos and we had no repellent with us! After exploring around the island and the abandoned village for about an hour, we took haven in the only building that wasn't locked. While waiting for the return of the boat for our trip back to Ocracoke, I drew this altar inside the Portsmouth Island church. It looked like it was ready for Sunday service. Our little party didn't see a single other soul on the island that day. I hear that now it is inhabited again and is a much sought after getaway!
About Richard Wambach
The unusual collaboration of a former Insurance Auditor and Marketing Professional has led to the creation of Nic & Wambach Creative Arts. Nicole and Dick both share a love of the wonders of the Hudson River Valley outdoors: scenic vistas, historic places and homes, businesses and activities make up our great valley communities. Looking through Dick’s collection of 1970s Ocracoke, North Carolina scenic drawings, they decided Wambach should take up drawing in earnest again. Nicole, who enjoys driving her Camaro road touring around the region, began photographing locations with Dick a few months ago. They continue to identify and record great subject matter for new drawings that might interest local art lovers. Nicole has a great eye for...
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Charles Robinson
What can I say? I love it, Richard
Richard Wambach replied:
Thank you, Charles. I will never forget that little trip to Portsmouth Island!