SHORE PERSPECTIVES: History, Tradition and Evolution converge at Eastern Shore of Virginia Decoy Show

By Kelley Gaskill

From functional aspect of hunting to decorative additions to our homes, decoys are an integral part of our Eastern Shore heritage. This week, Kelley attended the inaugural Eastern Shore of Virginia Decoy Show presented by The Oyster Farm at Kings Creek where perspectives of history, tradition and evolution converged as she visited with young carvers just starting out to an artist whose work evolved from carving to fine metal work: