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HOWIE IS A CANDIDATE FOR THE SAN JUAN COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1 IN THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 ELECTION. SEE THE "ABOUT ME" PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION. New website: fridayharborartstudio.com Years of sailing on traditional ships, schooners and sloops led to an all-encompassing interest into the construction, maintenance and handling of traditional sailing vessels. Sailing a replica whaler led to the study of whales and participation in whale research. I've since established my credentials as an artist of sea life and historic ship portraits in scrimshaw, drypoint engraving and carving (Free Willy II amulet). Awards include four Mystic Internationals. I am a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) since 1982. My studio/gallery, Friday Harbor Art Studio, is in its 20th year. I have been doing custom scrimshaw for over 40 years. I specialize in ship/sailboat portraits but have done everything from people to horses to helicopters, as large presentation pieces, belt buckles, pendants and plaques. When I began whale's teeth had no commercial value and were being given away. Later, when ivory became controversial, I began to 'scrimshaw' copper plates which is drypoint engraving, a non-acid etching technique that dates from 1400. The engraved copper plate is used for pressing limited edition prints where each print is individually hand inked, wiped and pulled. As a professional picture framer, custom framing is also available using acid free, art conservation presentations. I sometimes add scrimshaws on antique piano keys, mammoth or fossil walrus ivory to the framed prints (click on About Me for more). |
 Lady Washington and Columbia
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