"Scrimschalck" by Peter Schalck

Medium: Watercolor, Acrylic, Modeling Clay, Epoxy Resin.

Size: 54" x 12"

Suitable for outdoor display. Subject to fading or discoloration if displayed in direct sunlight for extended periods.

Artist Statement:

In this piece I tried to capture the spirit of New England?s whaling history by paying homage to the art of scrimshaw. I used a wash of water color and acrylic paint to mimic the apperance of whale bone. I sculpted the whale?s teeth from modeling clay, painted with a watercolor wash and coated with epoxy. Using a black acrylic paint pen, I rendered the iconic locations of Marblehead that are forever etched in my heart and soul.

Artist Biography:

Pete Schalck began his art career in 1981 at Foster's Screen Printing as a layout artist. He studied at the Art Institute of Boston for 3 years then transferred to Massachusetts College of Art, majoring in Communication Design. In 1996, Pete opened Flat Rock Creative; a website and graphic design company based in Marblehead. Today, Flat Rock Creative works together with Marblehead Mercantile, a new retail store that Pete and his family opened in 2022. The store carries seaside apparel and gifts featuring Pete's original artwork.

Artist Website:

Hosting Business: "Scrimschalck" is sponsored by Marblehead Mercantile, 132 Washington ST, Marblehead, MA.
www.marbleheadmercantile.com

It is on display at Abott Hall, 188 Washington St, Marblehead, MA