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Art & Artifacts Gallery, Blowing Rock

I have many pieces of scrimshaw in this new Gallery in Blowing Rock, which opened in July, 2009. I'm very excited to be represented there; be sure to stop in when you visit this "Arty" town.


Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, NC

I've been a member of this fine organization since 1998; in 2007 I was voted in as a Juried Member (their professional artist catagory). Visit their web site for more information, and be sure to stop and see their current exhibition when in Winston-Salem. The AAWS Gallery and exhibition space is one of the most beautiful in the downtown area - a "must see" when in the area.


Down Creek Gallery

Down Creek Gallery, located on Ocracoke Island, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is one beautiful gallery! I'm honored to be included in their collection of fine artists; should your travels take you there, be sure to stop by. Lynn or Tony will be happy to help you select a fine piece of art to take home with you - or they will be happy to wrap and ship.

Down Creek Gallery
260 Irvin Garrish Highway
Ocracoke, NC  27960
252-928-4400


Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you get your Ivory?
   
   I purchase my antique ivory piano keys from companies that repair and restore pianos; the pianos sometimes can't be renovated, and these companies recycle the keys as well as other parts. I like the thought that my scrimshaw keeps these keys out of the landfill!
  
    As to the pre-ban Ivory I use, it is legally purchased from my friend David Warther in Sugarcreek, Ohio. See the link below for additional information. I also use Mammoth, and Mastodon which are not an endangered species, as they are booth extinct. Other legal forms of Ivory include Walrus, Warthog, Hippo and Sperm Whale teeth (legal for intrastate trade only). Ivory can be defined as the dentine substance of any mammal.

www.ivorybuyer.com 

NOTE: Be sure to view the Collections page on David's site.


Gallery Hall

Andrea Hall is the owner/operator manager of Gallery Hall,located in "Uptown Lexington, NC. The gallery feature a superb cross-section of American artists and styles, from Native American art and sculpture to the most contemporary abstract paintings.

"From the front door you are ushered into the refugence of summer with hidden hummingbirds proceeding to the quiet world of a shy barn owl urging further investigation throughout gorgeous wildlife, still-life, and landscaps offered by the finest artists in our area."


Gallery of the Arts

Gallery of the Arts held their grand opening on October 17, 2009, in one of the most beautifully renovated downtown buildings in Winston-Salem. Jim Tedder, Paul Penta, and knowledgable staff will welcome you to a handsome, well-lit space, where art of every type is presented. Their web site will give you a clue to the quality of working local artists represented therein.

I'm very proud and happy to be one of the "Core Members" to have my work on display at this dynamic new Winston-Salem gallery.


Muddy River Art Association

This is another great organization - one that is centered in the Clemmons, NC area. For more information about The Muddy River Art Association (MRAA), visit the link to the web site.


Road's End Art Gallery

Road's End Gallery is located at 57204 Highway 12, Hatteras, North Carolina. They don't have a web site as yet, but can be reached at 252-986-6532, or roadsendgallery@yahoo.com. Tell Buffy that Pete, the scrimshaw guy, sent you!


Scrimshanders Gallery

Located on the water in Newport, Rhode Island. This gallery is owned and operated by Brian Kiracofe, a scrimshande, who says he's "200 years behind the times." Brian is one of the best scrimshanders in the USA, and I look forward to working with him. Gallery phones, 800-635-5234, 401-849-5680.


Style Drives

This link will take you to a very interesting site, Mary Morra's Styledrive Company. Mary produces artfully painted Flash Drives, aka Zip Drives, and also  attaches my (and Brian's)scrimshaw to these storage devices. You may place your order either with Mary or me!


The Scrimshaw Studio

The Scrimshaw Studio
Scrimshaw information, education and fine art,  
sculpture, jewelry, custom inlay, and special orders in fossil ivory  
by artist Jim Stevens.




Tommy McNabb, Knifemaker

This is the site for the man who made the knife I engraved, called "An American Elk."

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Peter Driscoll 336.998-0459 / chipsmay@aol.com