refresh, renew

A little rebrand, a little separation of two creative ventures that share the same brain.
My last name Tavernier in homage to my confectionery French ancestors seems perfectly fitting for my chocolate business, and the hyphenated appendage Singer when I married my partner and love seems perfect for a scrimshander.

modern mariner

It's been a long time since I've sat down to draw or etch, with chocolate taking over (quite sweetly) my creative life.

I've recently delved back into the traditional art of scrimshaw by re-visiting some of my old designs, introducing shimmery metallic inks, as well as exploring some newer, minimal designs (to be revealed soon). The current plan is to offer these wares in the rare times I can sit down and make them at shops & local pop-ups so people can see them in person and touch them before bringing them home.

This year look for them at the December Main St. Flea Holiday Pop-Up in Brattleboro Vermont!

As always, my work reflects a mindful & sustainable approach & appreciation for the natural world. Go here for more on my philosophy behind making scrimshaw.

window shopping

 Excited to have some of my scrimshaw pieces in a lovely local shop

horsehorse

personal talisman meets its ilk in art. an ongoing odyssey.

full circle

Another year has rolled round. Gears have shifted, miles were traveled, hands were put on things that were only once lightly touched. New ideas are growing up from old. It feels like spring.

prismatic

New designs: prism scrimshaw pendants, strung on delicate copper & brass chains. Colorful, abstract & modern; more to come soon.

sketch

I actually have a completely different idea for these vintage teardrop pendants, which will be unveiled soon. But, in the meantime, I found myself inspired by a mysterious poet & the caves of Lascaux to create this sketchy little number. The pits & flecks in the bone make it look almost as though it were an ink drawing with a wash, or charcoal drawing. Anyhow, I quite like it. Perhaps I will do another series of pendants based on overlaid simple line drawings; we shall see.

young strangers

Watercolor album cover art

Green Hill Builders

new territories ahead

New lines are in the works!  After watching films about the discovery of the Lascaux caves, & delving into images of caverns & light refraction, I've been inspired to create an array of colorful, free-form designs: modern, simple, graphic, abstract, fresh.

bespoke

Custom monogram pendant in Big Caslon, with a copper filigree chain.

thankful

Many thanks to Desha, local TV talk show host & avid supporter of the arts, for featuring my work on her blog! Check out her site for inspiration on things fun, fabulous & beautiful.

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