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It’s a folksy collection of whales, mermaids, fish, fowl, carvings, paintings, models, trade signs, weathervanes, folk and sailor art representing some of the finest American folk artists working today combined with with examples made in the past. Some are whimsical, others memorable, but they are all simply delightful! Swimming mermaid wood carving by Virginia artist Jac & Patricia Johnson. Welcome to Skipjack's Annual American Marine Folk and Sailor Art Show! This year once again features a select blend of marine marine art from some of the best marine folk artists working today together with a selection of vintage and antique examples.  This year, we have the privilege of introducing New England folk carver John Shaw to our show. His carvings represent a traditional rustic folk art style similar in composition to carvings created during the early days of whaling. Each whale is hand-carved and painted in a style that replicates an antique example. John's carvings are crea...

The Schooner Virginia Races the Pride of Baltimore II past Thimble Shoals Lighthouse. Created by marine artist Heather Gabrielle Rogers. The first known ship inside a bottle was created during the early years of the 19th century. Like other sailor-made art forms, these were created aboard old sailing ships in an era when sea voyages lasted months and sometimes years. Whalemen, during their idle hours, produced scrimshaw for family members, sweethearts, and friends. Decorative and utilitarian objects were carved from bone, ivory teeth, and baleen, and designs were engraved on the same materials. But other materials such as wood, rope and yarn were also used, and many interesting and decorative objects were created from these. Two tall ships pass each other in this early 20th century ship in a bottle diorama. It is not surprising then that an empty spirit or a medicine bottle lying around aboard ship might have spurred the imagination of a 19th century seaman into devising a way to displ...

Skupjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery riverfront showroom is located in Olde towne Portsmouth, VA. By Toi wilson Portsmouth Virginia Department of Economic Development Portsmouth is a seaport town where maritime history and traditions created a way of life.  Today, homeowners and boaters look to recreate the days of nautical living through home décor, art, and apparel. Customers throughout Hampton Roads, and as far away as New Zealand, have discovered authentic nautical antiques and furnishings, original marine art, and handcrafted nautical accessories at Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Gallery here in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Skipjack's Chelsea Room features authentic nautical antiques and marine art. Custom made grate table. Skipjack Nautical Wares, celebrating 10 years in business this month, is located at One High Street in historic Downtown Portsmouth .  A decade ago, owners Alison and Joe Elder set sail on a journey to merge their passions for boating and uncove...

Schooners of all types and sizes will be docked along Portsmouth's riverside Saturday, October 13, 2012 as part of the 23rd Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race. Photo by Joe Elder They're schooners here, there and just about everywhere along our riverside and you won’t want to miss it. That’s right, this Saturday, October 13, 2012, the City of Portsmouth, Virginia hosts the 23rd Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race post race celebration. The world’s largest gathering of schooners will race again from Annapolis, Maryland to Portsmouth, Virginia, with nearly 40 entries in this year's race. They'll be schooners of all types and sizes docked along Portsmouth’s waterfront for you to view, with some open to the public. The 23rd Annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race from Annapolis, MD to Portsmouth, VA. Photo by Joe Elder  We also invite you to stop by (we'll, we're only a few steps away) and see all of the great new inventory here at Skipjack including ...

Folk-carved Humpback Whale by Southhampton artist Randy Kolhoff It’s a folksy collection of whales, mermaids, fish, fowl, carvings, paintings, models, trade signs, weathervanes, folk and sailor art. Some are whimsical, others memorable, but they are all simply delightful. The 2011 Marine Folk Art Show opens this Friday at 5 PM at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery located at One High Street (on the riverfront) as part of Olde Towne Portsmouth’s First Friday Events. Virginia decoy carver Gentry Childress Featuring original folk carvings by Randy Kolhoff, Steve Hazlett and Jac & Patricia Johnson, decoy carvings by Gentry Childress, “folky fish” wall art and furnishings by Joe Marinelli, contemporary scrimshaw by Tony Perry as well as other marine artists works. A variety of vintage and antique folk carvings and marine folk items will also be on hand. Mermaid weathervane by Jac & Patricia Johnson Scrimshaw artist Tony Perry will also be at Skipjack during opening weeke...

Skipjack is now open EVERY day! Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday, 1-4pm Us Navy Wardroom dinner plates, cups and saucers. New! Just In! US Navy wardroom china -- bread and dinner plates, bowls, cups and saucers in great condition. Get 'em while they last! Nautical  sailboat jewelry from the Barbara Vincent Collection. Don't forget . . . Mother's Day is Sunday! And Skipjack has plenty of items for the nautical Mom, start shopping in our nautical jewelry department ! Authentic porthole re-purposed into a mirror. Go green . . . Incorporate authentic re-purposed ship items into your home. This vintage aluminum porthole makes a fantastic mirror and at a fraction of the weight of brass. Skipjack's Bloaters Guide Spring is here (finally!) . . . And boaters are once again plying the Intracoastal Waterway. We are happy to welcome those that stop at here at "Mile Marker 0" ... many thanks to ActiveCaptain , an interactive online cruising guidebook that has featured ...

Friday, November 19, 2010 5 p.m. til 10 p.m. Kick the holiday season off in style and support your local small businesses. Skipjack will be serving refreshments and hosting three or our favorites...back by popular demand! "From Rockland to Hampton Roads"  featuring original coastal watercolor paintings by Virginia artist Shirley Cook.  "Eddies" watercolor by Virginia artist Shirley Cook. Schrimshander Anthony Perry will be demonstrating his delicate art form during  First Friday at Skipjack Schrimshawed antique whales tooth by Anthony Perry "Unforeseen Circumstances": A Novel by Debbiann Holmes MEET THE ARTIST Book signing with Portsmouth Novelist Debbiann Holmes during First Friday at Skipjack Finalist in the USA book awards for 2010 best book of the year in romance fiction! ALSO   Riverview Gallery will be featuring the Norman Goodwin Art Show and ceramic sculpture show by students of B. Kobylinska.    Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Galle...

First Friday events: FREE . The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market: Admission FREE.   The  Olde Towne Farmers Market: Admission FREE. Portsmouth, VA. Museums: Admission FREE . Patriot Days Celebration at the Portsmouth Shipyard Museum: Admission FREE. Watching the Fourth of July fireworks aboard the schooner SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE: SPECTACULAR . Celebrating the Fouth of July weekend at Virginia's quaint historic seaport: PRICELESS! Be a patriot! Visit Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA.