Author: Andrew Perkins

Mystery Artist #16 – Knight – FOUND!

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Horse portrait on oval cabochon with the name KNIGHT in block lettersI could make a cheeky comment about this horse missing it’s knight, but we’re not giving up our blog for the comedy circuit.

We have an email from someone who has a beautifully scrimshawed horse on a pendant purchased in the Agoura California area in 1976 – 1977.  The name Knight is in block letters toward the bottom.  Its owner would love to find out more about the artist and if they are still creating scrimshaw, as well as any history about the piece.

Simply respond in the comments if you can help, it’s greatly appreciated by owners and artists alike.

Mystery Artist #15 – “FJ” Pendant

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scrimshaw on pendant of what appears to be kelp under waterMystery Artist #15 has created what a pendant of what appears to be a piece of kelp floating under water, holding firmly to a rock on the bottom of the ocean.  The kelp motif would be known to any scuba diver or snorkeler.

From the LaConner Washington state area, the owner would love to know more about the artist.

Beautifully shaped piece of ivory with curved edges and a nice patina, which is almost certainly mammoth ivory.  Does anyone know the artist?  Please send comments below.

You’ve Gotta Have Heart

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Scrimshaw Heart ivory pendant on the left, coin on the right. (C) 2014 by Jason R. Webb
Scrimshaw Heart by Jason R. Web finished

Jason R. Webb has just shared one of his latest creations – a scrimshaw heart for a nurse on an oval cabochon.  Jason’s work is extremely detailed and the sequence of pics from scribed to finished is worth a look to both aspiring and accomplished scrimshanders.  Clicking on the pics will bring up larger images of the work on Jason’s Scrimshaw Heart page.