Sunday, April 04, 2010

Olin scrimshaw portrait

At last! I actually started this in January, but since it's a personal project it got bumped back many times behind other customer's pieces. I gotta say it was worth the wait. I love this piece, I think this might be my new favorite. Of course I'm slightly biased with the subject matter (he does, after all, sleep on my bed) but I just am THRILLED with how this turned out and can't wait to wear it to some shows! This is one of those ones that you have to see in person. :-) There are 14 colors in this piece, and believe me when I tell you this was extremely challenging! Oh, and it's all dots.


"Olin"
~1 by 1-3/8 inches
multicolor scrimshaw on pre-ban elephant ivory
not for sale
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7 comments:

  1. SharonMonday, April 05, 2010 4:45:00 AM

    Oh my! That is so beautiful, and it looks like my old Timmy did some 40 years ago. Your artwork is amazing!

    Have a great day!

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  2. Nancy K.Monday, April 05, 2010 5:48:00 AM

    That is incredible! Olin actually looks three-dimensional. You have quite a gift!

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  3. AnonymousMonday, April 05, 2010 7:59:00 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! You never cease to amaze me!!

    Jen C.

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  4. dougzillaTuesday, April 06, 2010 4:12:00 AM

    Kitty! ;-)

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  5. AnonymousTuesday, April 06, 2010 7:26:00 AM

    Olin! What an amazing and great job you have done! Yeah, the subject matter affinity does help. Give the real Olin a hug for me! -BMc.

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  6. AnonymousTuesday, April 06, 2010 7:34:00 AM

    When I first glanced at that photo, I thought you had pasted a picture on a pendant as a joke! It's gorgeous!

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  7. AnonymousWednesday, April 07, 2010 10:37:00 PM

    :-)

    --CS

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