Jason R. Webb Original for Sale

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Jason R. Webb scrimshaw artist 20131128_160706-JasonJason R. Webb, notable scrimshaw artist has put his first ship on mammoth ivory up for sale.  Usually working on commission only, Jason’s ship (which traveled to Rhode Island and back last year) is available for interested parties EXCEPT in California, whose current laws appear to make it illegal to buy or sell ivory of any type.

It took Jason months of time to finish this ship, which is set on a beautiful wood stand.  Find out more and see the process in a series of photographs at scrimshaw.com.

Mystery Artist 16 – Skip Powell (History Mystery)

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Hunting Scene on mammoth ivory by Skip Powell in 1987This scrimshaw was done by the artist Skip Powell in 1987.  The owner is in search of more information about the artist and if they are still actively scrimshawing.  It depicts a hunting scene with hunters on horseback and hunting dogs in the foreground.  The brass plate says”Especially Commissioned for H.H.H.”.

Does anyone have any more information about this artist? This piece appears to be done on mammoth ivory. Leave a comment in the comment box if you know the whereabouts of the artist or any other information thay would prove helpful, and thanks for looking!

3/12/16 – Thanks, William – the work may indeed be from Skip Rowell.  About 5 minutes in, you can see an interview via Youtube. Would love to verify that this is indeed from this artist.

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.