The Carriage Association of America (CAA) was referred to me for their new logo. They wanted a logo that was contemporary and fun, while still maintaining the class associated with carriage driving. They also wanted a logo suitable for embroidery and silk screening. This logo has been extremely well received by the organization officers and… Continue reading Carriage Association of America Logo
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Breezy Meadows Farm Logo
Completed this one this past week for the Vezzetti Family, breeders of Bluefaced Leicester and Tunis sheep. The logo shows Bluefaced Leicester sheep, which is the Vezzetti’s primary breed. The client wanted me to capture a primitive country feel (similar to the style I used for the Homestead Vet logo).
Homestead Veterinary Clinic Logo & Illustration
One of my favorite logos I created for Homestead Veterinary Clinic of Jonas, PA. My husband and I also created their website (which we are currently updating). In addition to the logo, I also illustrated the clinic building for the website.
Brown Rabbit Farm Logo
I created this logo for Jim and Aileen Brown of Bath, PA. They breed a variety of rabbits and wanted a logo that reflected the breeds and their Irish heritage (hence the Claddagh and Uncial font).
Set of Wolf & Caribou 1911 Grips in Reverse Scrimshaw
I scrimmed these grips as a matched set for a client who wanted them for a pair of 1911 handguns. I scrimmed them in reverse on black paper micarta grips. Each grip includes elements of the caribou and wolf. Both the client and I were very satisfied with the way this set came out.
Golden Retriever Reverse Scrimshaw on Ron Nott Folder
Below is a gentleman’s folder by Ron Nott with black water buffalo horn handles and damascus steel blade and bolsters. The reverse scrim shows a Golden Retriever on this knife supplied by the customer.
Nude on Bonded Ivory 1911 Grips
Another nude, this time on standard Colt 1911 bonded ivory grips.
Dall Sheep on Ken Steigerwalt Ivory Folder
Below is a folding pocketknife with estate elephant ivory handles by Ken Steigerwalt. Scrim is in full color on both sides. This knife won the Best Scrimshaw Award at the 1997 SouthEastern Custom Knife Show. NOTE: Please excuse the quality of the photo. This was an early photo made on a flatbed scanner.
Nude on Ivory Colt 1911 Officers Grips
Below is a Colt Model 1911 Officers Model pistol grips in estate elephant ivory. I scrimmed this young lady au natural on the customer-supplied ivory grips. Ivory grips can be pricey, but they tend to age beautifully. However, I don’t recommend them on a gun you plan to shoot. The stress from firing can cause… Continue reading Nude on Ivory Colt 1911 Officers Grips
Chief Joseph on Ruger Single Six Bonded Ivory Grips
Below is a pair of Ruger revolver grips in bonded ivory (a mixure of powdered ivory and resin). These attractive grips were scrimmed on both sides with a theme honoring Chief Joseph. The challenge of scrimming portraits is that there is little room for error if you want your subject to be recognized. That means… Continue reading Chief Joseph on Ruger Single Six Bonded Ivory Grips
Leaping Wolf Colt 1911A Grips In Black Buffalo Horn
Below is a pair of Colt Model 1911 pistol grips in genuine black water buffalo horn. These lustrous pistol grips were scrimmed in a technique called “reverse scrimshaw,” which is white on black. The challenge of reverse scrimshaw is that you are drawing the opposite of the way you would on paper (black on white).… Continue reading Leaping Wolf Colt 1911A Grips In Black Buffalo Horn
What Is Scrimshaw?
Scrimshaw is an ancient art form that has only recently realized its potential. Today’s scrimshanders (scrimshaw artists) have achieved beauty and detail unimagined by even the whalers of the nineteenth century. Scrimshaw is the process of scratching or piercing a hard material like ivory, bone, or antler, rubbing pigment into the marks or designs, then… Continue reading What Is Scrimshaw?
Materials Used In Scrimshaw
The base of any piece of scrimshaw should be a smooth, relatively hard material that is finished (polished) to a high degree. Traditionally, most scrimshaw was produced on teeth, tusks, antler, or bone. Materials I will scrim Light-colored materials (for black & white/color scrimshaw) Elephant tusk ivory (pre-ban ivory from estates in the US) Fossilized… Continue reading Materials Used In Scrimshaw