There's a new Catagory in the Scrimshaw Art selection on the toolbar on the left side of my Home Page: "Ivory Bookmarks!" What a great gift idea - and they are modestly priced. They can be personalized, and as always custom made especially for you! Contact me!

   Indulge me - this is a little past due, but when the following event occurred this website didn't exist, at least in its' present form, and I certainly wasn't into blogging!

   On December 2, 2008, my wife Jo and I attended a reception at the White House as guests of Mrs. Laura Bush, where I was honored to be one of the many artists in attendance from around the country who were selected by a member of Congress to hand paint an ornament for the White House Christmas Tree! It was an honor to have been selected, in my case by Senator Richard Burr, R-NC, to represent our state as the theme, with the motif colors of red, white, and blue. 

   My ornament is titled "From the Mountains to the Sea" and now is in the Permanent Collection of the Smithsonian! What an honor it was - is - for this artist to be recognized in this way. It was the first time that individual artists were chosen to decorate the tree, and it was a remarkable, wonderful decision by Mrs. Bush to make it happen. In a way, it really recognizes all visual artists.The ornaments were delivered in August; they were simple spheres about 9" in diameter. I use an impressionist style, acrylic paints and a clear coating to decorate the ornament.

Our group of 20 artists, calling ourselves "ARTISTIC SYNERGY" will be paticipating in "Garden Showcase" this weekend, Sat. April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2009. We had a great time at this venue last Fall, and the owner of L.A. Reynolds has invited us back this Spring to show and sell our art. It's an exciting and beautiful place in which to display art; we love the light, and the ambiance just couldn't be better. Bring a little Spring into your life with an original piece of artwork! For more information call 336-721-0916. There'll be paintings, craft, pottery - and scrimshaw!

L.A. Reynolds is located  at 4400 Styers Ferry Rd. in Winston-Salem, NC. 336-945-3776.

I've just finished entering most all of my inventory to this site - some 64 pieces in all! Some are new, some are old, and some in between, and all are original works of scrimshaw done by me. Check out the various categories to view the images and prices. As always, I accept commissions, special orders, and custom work. Just give me a call or email to discuss budget and details.

Work that's listed on the site as "available" is ready to ship - FREE - upon receipt of payment, call to arrange that detail. Checks, Master Card and Visa are accepted.

 

This is a Custom Scrimshaw of Any Month of Any Year, with the Date in RED, and the name(s) on each side. A truly unique gift for a wedding, birthday, graduation... or any special occasion. Price includes framing and shipping. Two weeks delivery to your home or office, free shipping! Order one today!!!

The knife was hand made by Tommy Mcnabb, a friend and neighbor here near Winston-Salem, NC. Tommy is a Master Craftsman; see his website http://www.carolinaknives.com. He really liked the scrimshaw I did on his knife, and coming from him that's a real compliment!