Scrimshaw... Maori 'Totem' pen

[ohiococonut]

From an artistic stand point the pen is nice but two dimensional. Although it's certainly not without merit.

Now, what you call your "regular" work that you've done on the knife handle is absolutely stunning. The depth and detail are simply amazing! Talent like that is rare and you certainly deserve praise.

 

[TerryDowning]

I just viewed The Artist's site. I hope this makes it to the Gallery. As it shows a different application of her particular art.

 

[Artemiss]

WOW... what a warm welcome!

Many thanks for the kind words, it's always nice to know your efforts are appreciated.

I recognise my strength is probably embellishment, rather than trying to manufacture to the high standard of much of the work I see here. Accordingly, I think I'm more likely to continue taking scrimshaw commissions, than fighting with chucks and tail-stocks!
Afterall, if you want your fish 'mongered'.... where do you go? :wink:

Here's another peice I really enjoyed working on...

Jo

 

[txbatons]

ummm....thats.....crazy....nice.

 

[BRobbins629]

WOW... what a warm welcome!

Many thanks for the kind words, it's always nice to know your efforts are appreciated.

I recognise my strength is probably embellishment, rather than trying to manufacture to the high standard of much of the work I see here. Accordingly, I think I'm more likely to continue taking scrimshaw commissions, than fighting with chucks and tail-stocks!
Afterall, if you want your fish 'mongered'.... where do you go? :wink:

Here's another peice I really enjoyed working on...

Jo

If that's a self portrait, I may want to pay a visit.

If not, welcome to IAP. Really nice stuff.

 

[Artemiss]

Please...! My hair is much more manageable! :biggrin:

 

[Rick P]

If thats a self portrait a visit would turn you to stone! Kinda doubt she is Medusa.

 

[Rick P]

I must admit I was surprised to see such a young face behind your work. The native elders up this way are begging young people to get into carving and scrimshaw. We have so few carvers that a great deal, over half, the work sold here in Alaska is produced in Asia.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

The artist I use here in Oklahoma is an American Indian and is in her late 50's and does great work. The Pen you did would sell up-wards of $500 to $750 here easy and a lot more if on a higher end component set.

 

[JeffT]

Beautiful work on the pen and the pieces on your web site. Thanks for sharing and we'll hope to see more!

 

[bench1holio]

Here's another peice I really enjoyed working on...

Jo[/quote]



another absolutely stunning peice.... with perfect rivet placement! :biggrin:

 

[boxerman]

Wow that's a very cool pen.

 

[bluwolf]

That is beautiful. Very impressive work.

 

[bitshird]

Welcome to the site, You certainly made an awesome entry, the work is beautiful.

 

[EricJS]

Jo,

Your talent is certainly off the scale. Your carvings are breathtaking.

A very big welcome to you. Please continue to show your latest artwork on our site. We really enjoy your work!