New Small Table

Just finished woodburning and painting this little side table that I picked up at an estate sale a month ago. It is only 14″ square and stands just 17″ tall. #pyrography#woodburning#painted furniture

Jig Saw Fun

My first effort with the jig saw. Not too bad for a beginner. This wood burned and painted “Blue Moon” is about 22″ across. It was a fun new challenge and now I am working on a little cloud friend for Mr. Moon.

Here We Go AGAIN…

Another Chest of drawers in on the worktable. This is a tall, skinny 5 drawer chest. I plan to post updates as it is progressing. Hope you enjoy seeing the process.#pyrography #woodburning #paintedfurniture

Wooden Books

Years ago I had a wooden portfolio cover made and I woodburned and painted it. Here is the front and back of that book. Now I am working on a commission scrapbook cover of wood and pyrography. That reminded me of this old book, and I pulled it out to see how my work has evolved. I am happy with the growth of my detail and burning abilities since I did this piece so long ago

One More Title

Just one more, this is a 14″ Plate that is titled:  ContemPLATE. Yeah, I do amuse myself.

Fish Chest Update

Here is an update on the unassembled, pine, three drawer chest I began this fall. It has now become the “Fish Chest” because of the fish on the top. I still have a lot of painting to do but hopefully the next update will be the complete assembled chest.

Pyrography

py·rog·ra·phy  

pīˈrägrəfē   noun

The art or technique of decorating wood or leather by burning a design on the surface with a heated metallic point.

For most of my paintings the medium is listed as, Pyrography and Acrylic on Wood Panel.

 At shows many people ask me about the “pyrography” word and are interested to understand just what it means. My version of pyrography is not typical wood burning. I have been working with this technique since 1996 and still enjoy every painting. I use a very basic and inexpensive tool and just the chisel tip. Nothing fancy. Then just do layers of burning then painting then burning and more paint until i have the image I want.