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

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.

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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cabinet of curiosities

My traveling scrimshaw show, cobbled together from found, collected & created bits & baubles.

whole duty of a woman

altered book detail with cut-outs, embroidery, reverse-painted silhouette & scrimshaw

Working on new pieces; referring to pieces from the past. More to come soon...

Thanks for the inspiration from my friend, Ellen!

beloved

Limited edition made-to-order scrimshaw pendants in honor of Valentine's Day, & love in general

Your initial & that of your beloved on one face, Beloved or Smitten etched on the other, in flowing script

Quite romantic, don't you think?

atelier love

I'm happy to say my studio space is clean & organized. I've come up with two new collections of designs which will soon be available, & plan to start taking commissions for monogram necklaces this week. That & the new year have left me feeling excited & energized.

a gift

Custom piece for someone whose friendship is a great gift in my life.

Cheers!

to the letter

monogram scrimshaw necklaces

The two-sided design on the disk shows the capital letter on one side & lower case on the other. The K shown here is on a strand of vintage c1920s metal beads.

There are just a few available now, but if people fancy them, I will begin taking orders for custom pieces.

Cheers!

happy weekend

Looking forward to a weekend of finishing up some creative projects; spent a lovely holiday appreciating good fortune & family. Cheers to all my friends, family & followers - my gratefulness for you abounds!

autumn illustrations

Little pieces of wearable art for you or someone you fancy!