This new and stunningly beautiful book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailors valentines, the octagonalframed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have. Until a 1961 article by judith hughes in the magazine antiques, the popular belief was that sailors created these valentines from shells the. Whether 19thcentury original or contemporary descendant, a sailors valentine is all about painstaking perfection. Nantucket sailors valentines create tomorrows heirloom today. Like any other craft, i like to look at pictures and then copy what i see. Schutt says the 19th century shellwork mementos were rediscovered in the. Antique british sailor folkart carved book box admiral nelson. It has been said that sailors made the valentines at sea for cherished friends and family to.
Contemporary sailors valentines by pamela boynton, 9780764351020, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We have been missing out on work that is intricate, unusual, and exquisite. Part two shell design and choice sailors valentines. How to make a sailors valentine tutorial crafter kingdom. Bank teller and all around good girl, sydney mcknight, is tired of being the girl all the guys want to have as a friend. Contemporary artists carry on sailors valentine tradition antique. The sailor valentine exhibit at the baileymatthews national shell museum remains one of our most popular areas, with visitors taking the time to look closely. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. Available now see ordering details below 9 x 12 hard cover. Ganesha contemporary single sailors valentine, size is 11x11 designed by elegant themes powered by wordpresselegant themes powered by wordpress. See more ideas about seashell art, shell art and valentines art. We have been exhibiting and selling fine art for over 30 years. These were shell pictures, started in the 1800s by artists on barbados and later sold to sailors to bring home to their sweethearts. Absolutely beautiful book on contemporary sailors valentines.
Over 200 color photographs, maps, and drawings reveal unique sailor s valentines and shell collectors chests from england, barbados, and the united states over a twohundred year period. Feature the theme or characters from one of your favorite books or stories. William was born in somerville, massachusetts, grew up in hyannis port, ma and. Sailors valentines were painstakingly crafted, but not by sailors. Valentine s day, also called saint valentine s day or the feast of saint valentine, is celebrated annually on february 14.
Contemporary sailors valentines by pamela boynton contemporary sailors valentines by pamela boyntonisbn 9780764351020. Posted by admin on mar 11, 20 in blog 24 comments everything happened by luck and chancethis is an exiting story that began with the opportunity to find an old antique octagonal shadow box during a garage sale. Nantucket sailors valentines create tomorrows heirloom. Sailors valentines shell artwork lynda susan hennigan. Sailors valentine kit seashell crafts, shell crafts, valentines. Mar 21, 2016 book one of the lawson brothers, a sexy new contemporary romance series from new york times bestselling author, marquita valentine. This book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailors valentines, the octagonalframed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by. Sailors valentines, amazing mosaics of finelycrafted shell work usually this collection shows how the onceobscure victorianera craft has gained its steadilyincreasing popularity today. Jan 06, 2009 while the term sailor s valentine is often applied to shellencrusted frames and trinket coffers, or to nonoctagonal display boxes of partitioned shell groups properly called sailors souvenirs, the true 19thcentury sailors valentines were octagonal boxes filled with mosaics of shells. Sailor valentines are typically octagonal, glass fronted, hinged wooden boxes. Contemporary artists carry on sailors valentine tradition. Jul 12, 2017 the final list of 20 great painters includes those who elevated the importance of watercolor and helped define a distinctly american attitude toward the medium, as well as artists who are less wellknown yet offer a uniquely expressive approach to working with combinations of watersoluble paints. In the book sailors valentines their journey through time, ann t. The pictures are beautiful and just for that reason this book is a must have but there is so much more to it than the pictures.
Schiffer publishing contemporary sailors valentines. My designs can be seen in select galleries, on the web and in the book contemporary sailors valentines romance revisited by pamela boynton. I was very impressed with the various treatment of the wood background. The tradition of sailors valentines continues today among contemporary artists and actually highlights a disturbing trend in the seashells available today. Contemporary jigsaw puzzles for sale in stock ebay. Sailors valentine this one looks like lace beautiful shell work, because its virtually monochromatic, the artist had to put a lot of thought and effort into the shapes and forms of the shells and resulting pattern we should all keep an eye out for sailor valentines over the next year or so. Sep 21, 2014 contemporary sailor s valentine created by s. In the opening piece, the dream of the whistling pig, a man dreams he is thrown overboard, only to awaken to find that his unconscious fantasy. This collection shows how the onceobscure victorianera craft has gained its steadilyincreasing popularity today. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers.
Read pamela boyntons book contemporary sailors valentines. Seashell art sailors valentine octagon shell mosaic. These were originally made between 1830 and 1890, and they were designed to be brought home from a sailor s voyage at sea and given to the sailor s loved one or loved ones. This wonderful sailors valentine was created by american contemporary artist william r. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
The art form has evolved quite a bit and all 18 of the artists pictured have their recognizable individual style. Over 200 color photographs, maps, and drawings reveal unique sailors valentines and shell collectors chests from england, barbados, and the united states over a twohundred year period. A sailors valentine is a form of shell work that was sold primarily as a souvenir. Blanda is one of only a handful of people who were practicing this victorianera craft at the turn of the 20th century. May 28, 2016 sailor valentines are an art form that dates back hundreds of years, yet many of us have never heard of them. Welcome to the gallery at four india street, nantucket. Set in the waterways and towns of cape cod, moodies collection of contemporary sea stories about commercial fishermen is an impressive debut. This book is a beautiful valentine itself, to the art itself and the artists. Sailors valentines were painstakingly crafted, but not by. A sailor s valentine is a form of shellcraft, a type of mostly antique souvenir, or sentimental gift made using large numbers of small seashells. If the valentine resembles the work of esther howland, the tafts, or the whitneys, mark it with an h. When i decided to make one for my children, i knew they would not be that spectacular. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Sailors valentine has been accepted at early american life magazine, to be featured in their 20 directory of traditional american crafts. Sailors valentines gallery sailors valentine art by judy. Shell art by karine shell art, sailors valentines and. Sailors valentines created by awardwinning valentine artist sandy moran. This collection shows how the onceobscure victorianera craft has. Occasionally a large single valentine will come on the market, but typically, single valentines have been separated from their other halves. Discover the unique items that shellcraftstudio creates. Specializing in contemporary and traditional fine art. Even the most perfectly laid holiday plans sometimes go awry. Please indicate how many books you want, where you want them. The very first sailor s valentine sandy moran viewed changed her life. Create tomorrows heirloom today we are a premier designer of beautiful nantucket sailors valentines. Romance revisited here are new, contemporary perspectives on a craft from the 1800s, including. Whichever sailor s valentine speaks to your heart or appetite, forget not those sailors of the 19th century who first brought home these special valentines for the lovers they had left behind.
Pamela boynton has written a coffee table book called contemporary sailors valentines. In a relatively short amount of time, sailors valentines have gained both recognition and status in the world of collecting. The framed shellwork in an elaborate floral pattern crafted by bernie woodman, centering a portrait of a woman in a nautilus shell by richard sparre. Oct 14, 2019 sailor brinkleycook and val chmerkovskiy dance the viennese waltz to a dream is a wish your heart makes by lily james, from the movie cinderella on dancing with the stars disney night. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Sailors valentines collection headed to auction in mass. Valentines day because of its treacly obsession with romance, dont blame hallmark. I will let you order your next box with a 30% discount. From custom and commissioned valentines to restorations and repairs of antique and modern sailors valentines, also providing classes and workshops on cape cod and in sanibel, florida. Pamela boynton, an awardwinning valentine artist and author of contemporary sailors valentines.
Andrew wyeth picks 20 great american watercolorists. This stunningly beautiful book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailor s valentines, the octagonalframed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home. The story of sailors valentines evokes romancemajestic sailing ships and long sea voyages, adventures in the new world, and daydreams of loved ones across wide oceans. Modern sailor s valentines, created by 19 shell artists, display creative interpretations of the traditional style with a wide variety of materials. A debut collection of stories about the sea, a sailor s valentine is a mix of contemporary romantic tales and ocean adventures that are alternately moving, mysterious, melodramatic, and mawkish. Finished sailor s valentines if you go to my sailor s valentine page and like the page and post a picture of an original sailor s valentine that you made. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
While the term sailor s valentine is often applied to shellencrusted frames and trinket coffers, or to nonoctagonal display boxes of partitioned shell groups properly called sailors souvenirs, the true 19thcentury sailors valentines were octagonal boxes filled with mosaics of shells. If you love sailors valentines this is a wonderful book for your library. The 20thcentury greeting card company didnt produce valentines cards until 19, and lovers and wannabe lovers had been sending each other sweet nothings on february 14 for centuries before that. Located in the heart of nantuckets shopping district, on india street and above the bean coffee shop. The vast majority were purchased by sailors to be given as sentimental gifts to girlfriends, mothers, or sisters. Feb 17, 2011 the sailors valentines in this book range from the 1800s to contemporary art. Contemporary shell sailor s valentine by bernard woodman cape cod, massachusetts, circa 1967. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A sailor s valentine is a form of shell work that was sold primarily as a souvenir. Then in the antiques business, sandy was offered an eighteenthcentury example of these romantic works of seashell art for resale, and was quite taken by the simple beauty of an object that spoke so elegantly of a lonely sailor s love. Traditional sailor valentine made in antique vintage shadow. The gallery at four india street, nantucket, contemporary.
Be sure to write the name of the book and the character on the back of your valentine. The most common sailors valentine material is metal. Romance revisited here are new, contemporary perspectives on a craft from the 1800s, including eighteen top artists insights about sailors valentines plus more than 300 photos of their exquisite work. Contemporary artists still create sailor s valentines fashioned after the originals made both by sailors. By supporting shellcraftstudio, youre supporting a. Sailor brinkleycooks viennese waltz dancing with the. This book showcases contemporary perspectives on a craft from the 1800s, including eighteen top artists insights about sailors valentines plus more than 300 photos of their exquisite work. In the book sailors valentines by john fondas, he concludes that the primary source for sailors valentines was the new curiosity shop, located in mcgregor street, bridgetown, barbados, a popular shop where sailors would purchase souvenirs. Some valentines were covered in satin, some were bare wood, others were painted. The valentine is nestled inside a 9 traditional cherry shadow box. All images, graphics and text 2011 by judy dinnick and. Sailors valentine ooooooh, i do have a lot of shells. Kristine rolofson book lists the author of more than forty novels for harlequin books, kristine rolofson divides her time between rhode island, idaho and texas, where her handsome and brilliant grandson entertains her with drum solos. Sailors valentines, amazing mosaics of finelycrafted shell work usually set in an octagonal box, were originally created as gifts for the loved ones of sailors who were returning home to america, england, and holland.
One of the most interesting things johnson learned while researching the exhibition centered on the environmental context of the mollusks that create these extraordinary shells. The book is authored by pamela boynton, and is available for purchase on amazon. With the recent publication of a creatively designed octagonal book devoted solely to sailors valentines, 1 it is evident that interest in these intricate nineteenthcentury shellwork souvenirs continues to increase. Bill jordan shell art sailors valentine, shell art. For sale on 1stdibs sailors valentine composed in precise geometric patterns using an impressive array of petite seashell specimens with a centre mirror.
Here are new, contemporary perspectives on a craft from the 1800s, including eighteen top artists insights about sailors valentines plus more than 300 photos of their exquisite work. Each valentine i create is a unique one of a kind, signed and numbered piece. It originated as a western christian feast day honoring one or two early christian martyrs named saint valentine and is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. Interracial entertainment industry it couple sasha williams and drake lancaster are still going strong. Karine is one of 18 shell artists featured in the recently published book, contemporary sailors valentines. Please, be our valentine worcester historical museum. Romance revisited, she credits artistinstructor sandi blanda with helping get her started.
Modern sailors valentines, created by 19 shell artists, display creative interpretations of the traditional style with a wide variety of materials. It showcases artists with many different backgrounds and styles of work and is a perfect gift for anyone new to sailors valentines, or a seasoned admirer. Traditional sailor valentine made in antique vintage shadow box. This international blockbuster, curated by cahoon museum director sarah johnson, phd, highlights the sailors valentine, a unique and intricate art form finely crafted from seashells. On this finished work, a softly hued trio of scallop shells anchors a pinkthemed design of sea urchins in the century, men at sea brought intricate shell souvenirs home to loved ones. Sailors valentines, amazing mosaics of finelycrafted shell work usually set in an octagonal box, were originally created as gifts for the loved ones of sailors who. This collection shows how the onceobscure victorianera craft has gained its steadilyincreasing popularity. We offer one of a kind sailors valentine craft kits which include everything you need to create your own timeless design, finished sailors valentines, octagonal blank display shadow boxes, shell flower kits and other related products. Please indicate how many books you want, where you want them sent, and pamela boyton will email you the total amount due. Contemporary sailors valentines book sailors valentine. A debut collection of stories about the sea, a sailors valentine is a mix of contemporary romantic tales and ocean adventures that are alternately moving, mysterious, melodramatic, and mawkish. Sailors valentines gallery sailors valentine art by. New listing 5 hometown collection piece jigsaw puzzles lotall complete. This design was made with cut strombus shells, sea urchin spines, white dove shells, rose cups, apple blossoms, purple cowrie tops, nerites, and crushed shells.
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