Margaret Hurst

This is a drawing I made in St. Thomas, USVI, of the Mocko Jumbies.   I was born and raised on St. Thomas and “grew up” with Mocko Jumbies.  They originated in Africa and came to the islands during the time of slavery.  They walk on stilts and because of their great height achieve spiritual [...]

Please visit our studio site, www.onedrawingaday.com to find out more about our fundraiser for the people of Haiti.  We have all contributed artwork for the cause.  You will find instructions on the ODAD website on how to buy studio artwork through CARE, www.care.org.  Thank you for participating with us for the Haitian cause.  The rose [...]