Fine Artists and Art Links

Links to Artists

  • Susan Lovatt has created an installation using scrimsshaw on casein to reflect the disaster of the Deep Water Horizon. The large panels have been hand scribed by Susan, and must have taken a long time to create! See her work as well as her other artistic endeavours at http://www.oneforthecrow.com/su-box.html
  • An example of Rich Simmons Scrimshaw Rich Simmons (on right) is currently only on Facebook. His designs are clean and crisp, with his stipple technique showing very good detail. An avid scrimshander, he works on quality knives and bottle openers, and is available for custom work as well. You can reach him at http://www.facebook.com/richsimmonsscrimshawdesigns
  • Robert Richardson Scrimshaw Robert Richardson hails from South Africa, and is an accomplished wood carver as well as a very good scrimshaw artist. His falcon scrimshaw is shown to the left, but you should see his work in full size. His carving and scrimshaw is currently on display on my flickr.com page: Robert Richardson Robert will soon be hosting his own flickr.com page and will have more photos, we hope, as his artistry should be enjoyed by more. Robert can be contacted at robr@aquasa.co.za. Most of his items are for sale.
  • Tina White's Scrimworks - Quote from her site: " I discovered scrimshaw while working as a cook during a long dark Antarctic winter. Like the seadogs of yore I learned it is a great way to pass the time in isolated places. ...I usually let the natural formation and color of the ivory dictate the image to create a unique integrated piece. Being an elephant lover (and amateur mahout) I only use ancient mammoth ivory, recycled piano keys and other recycled and natural materials." Be sure to see our interview with Tina on our "Interviews" page!
  • Kurt Sperry's Scrimshaw Globes - Quote from their site: "...Scrimshaw is a specialty art and few people know very much about the techniques, materials and styles scrimshanders incorporate. The following is a list of the questions I hear most often. ..."
    • An example of Scot Kimel's Scrimshaw
  • Carolina Custom Scrimshaw - Quote from their site: "If it can be drawn, Scot can apply it to any ivory or ivory alternative. ..."Work is done on most any material that can be scribed. He's the first "new millenium" scrimshander to be in our spotilight (he started in 2006, and is and excellent artist).
    • An example of Tim Beers' Scrimshaw
  • TimBeersScrimshaw.com - Quote from their site: "My work is mostly done on Alaskan fossil walrus and mammoth ivory. The rarity, age and unbelievable rich colors of this ancient ivory provide the starting point for my artwork. My work can be two or three dimensional. I carve and scrimshaw custom art knives and do gun art. "Beautiful work, be sure to check out their gallery, and mention you saw them at scrimshaw.com.
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    • An example of Michael Cohen's Scrimshaw
  • Michael Cohen Portraits - Quote from their site: "I began doing scrimshaw back in 1973 when I was employed by the Alaska Silver and Ivory Company in Bellingham, Washington. I was always most attracted to the most traditional subject matter- nautical scenes, though unlike the original scrimshanders I use only fossil ivory (mammoth or fossil walrus) and often use color..."
    • An example of David Warther's carving
  • Warther Carving Museum - Purchases estate ivory to continue his craft and help the environment Quote from their site: "David Warther II, a fifth generation carver of Swiss heritage is continuing his family's carving legacy ...Even the rigging on the ships is carved of ivory....
    • An example of a Walking Cane with ivory top
  • Walking-Canes.net - Link to an interesting project for anyone wanting to do a globe or other items that can be of use to someone as well as a beautiful piece of scrimshaw.� I believe that it's synthetic ivory, but still worth looking into.
    • An example of Peter Driscoll's Scrimshaw
  • Watermark Products =="From the whaling tradition of the 18th and 19th centuries, a uniquely American art form emerged: Scrimshaw, the whalers' art of carving and engraving on whalebone or ivory." Look at his gallery! He's got some great art and ideas! --AMP
  • http://www.scrimshanders.com/ == A wonderful site with an online catalog, featuring the work of over thirty artists at their stores. Quote from thier site: " Two hundred years behind the times."



  • ElephantIvoryTusks.com == Havent worked with this site yet, mainly dealt with ivoryworksltd and others here. They have a good variety, though not as much mammoth ivory.� Read their disclaimer to lawyers, too.� "...We are a financially strong company and promote only legal pre-ban ivory which has been imported into the USA prior to the 1989 ban.� If you have small or large pre ban (June 1989) Elephant Ivory Tusk or Tusks for sale, feel free to contact us if you have an asking price already in mind. We do not make offers. Shop around, get your best offer, then contact us last. We are serious buyers and we don't look to play games. When you have a price in mind and you're ready to sell, contact us. Thank you. ..."
    • An example of antique Scrimshaw on a whale tooth
  • http://www.antiquescrimshaw.com/ == Everything imaginable in Antique Scrimshaw. Prices shown, lots of the pieces are sold. Qoute From Their Site: "Paul Madden's Antique Scrimshaw Gallery is an active marketplace for the appraising, buying and selling of ANTIQUE SCRIMSHAW."
    • An example of Lori Ristinen's Scrimshaw

    An example of Robert Weiss' Scrimshaw
  • http://www.loriristinen.com Quote From Their Site: "I have always loved art, especially drawing and watercolor painting. I was encouraged to try scrimshaw. I began practicing on plastic spoons. I've been doing scrimshaw since 1993 and have been a full-time professional scrimshander since 1995. The majority of the work I do is custom scrimshaw. Everything I scrim is done by hand, without a pattern, one piece at a time.
  • http://www.marinearts.com/ == Incredible work by Robert Weiss and others, no prices on the site, but links to email the artists, links to galleries, museums, and nautical information. Qoute From Their Site: "Listed below are the links to the artists at this site, plus links to art galleries, museums, book dealers and other related sites that may be of interest to lovers of all things nautical."
    • An example of Garbo's Scrimshaw
  • http://scrimbygarbo.com Scrimshaw by a truly original artist. The miniatures page and the "How I Do It" are worth looking at to see the precision of his art and see how long a piece can take in experienced hands. Read over the history page for his personal insites and the origin of his passion.
    • An example of Deb Donnelly's Scrimshaw
  • http://members.tripod.com/~Print2Paint/scrimshaw.html Wonderful site despite the annoying pop-up advertisement for Tripod. Independant artist, Scrims on ivory, bone, and other materials, including Corian, of which is no part of an animal. , Her work is beautiful, she has prices on her work from $20 & up. Qoute From Their Site: "Scrimshaw began as a nautical folk art of carving images from whalebone, ivory, or tusks, and usually engraved with scenes reflecting whaling life... I can scrim images into gun handle grips, knife handles, ivory insets for jewelry boxes, belt buckles, (or whatever), plaques, jewelry, piano keys, and much more."
    • An example of Jim Stevens' Scrimshaw
  • http://www.scrimshawstudio.com Shows the award wining work of Jim Stevens. Quote from his site: "What is most amazing about the art of Jim Stevens is that this award winning international artist is legally blind, with only a pin dot of vision remaining in both eyes. He lost his sight as a result of combat wounds suffered while serving in the U.S. Army. His loss of vision forced the artist to rethink his approach to the art he loves."
    • An example of Bob Hergert's Scrimshaw on a guitar truss rod cover.
  • http://www.scrimshander.com/ == Bob Hergert is an independant artist scrimming on fossilized ivory. His miniatures are astounding, as is his outlook and attitude. Mostly commision work, all excellent. Qoute From Their Site: "A Scrimshander is, of course, someone who makes scrimshaw. I would define it as "someone who is crazy enough to spend hundreds of hours making millions of incisions in ivory thousands of years old". I'm happy to be that crazy... Currently, about half my work is done on knife handles. The rest is done as framed display pieces, jewelry, boxes, lighters, letter openers, guitars, etc."
  • You can be here too! Just drop me a line at aperkins(a)scrimshaw.com and I'll be glad to add you!