Dragonfly on Wood Panel Canvas Pyrography Art wood burning

Todd & I were in Spokane for a little vacation and during one of our many walks around the riverfront park we spotted this large dragonfly sunning himself.  Fortunately we had a camera with us, so Todd was able to get a great photo of him.  The photo, combined with a wood panel ‘canvas’ I … Continue reading Dragonfly on Wood Panel Canvas Pyrography Art wood burning

How to use the Pyrography Shading Pen Tip Tutorial wood burning

The shading pen tip is my workhorse in pyrography.   Just guessing I would estimate I use it at least 95% of the time if not more.   In this blog I will talk about the shader and how I use it.  The information includes how different things like angle and hand speed impact your burn results.  … Continue reading How to use the Pyrography Shading Pen Tip Tutorial wood burning

Hawk Owl Pyrography Tutorial wood burning

I love owls.  They are one of my favorite birds and when I was commissioned to create a piece of pyrography art featuring an owl, I was thrilled.  This particular owl was photographed at a zoo near Seattle, Washington.  I later discovered that it was a Eurasian hawk owl; so, not native to the United … Continue reading Hawk Owl Pyrography Tutorial wood burning

Wood Burning Tutorial – Valentine Hearts Pyrography Tutorial

In this tutorial I’m going to discuss how to create my Valentine Hearts plaque pyrography art.  This is a wonderful project to test out different pen tips and texture styles.  My goal with this tutorial is to not only explain how I created it, but provide you with an assortment of different textures that you … Continue reading Wood Burning Tutorial – Valentine Hearts Pyrography Tutorial

Wood Burning tutorial – Candy Canes Christmas Pyrography Tutorial

In this tutorial I’m going to discuss how to create my Christmas Candy Canes pyrography art.  I really like the textures and tonal contrasts in this postcard.  I also like the recurring theme of light striking and reflecting on the canes, bows, and holly leaves giving them a three dimensional look.  So my goal with … Continue reading Wood Burning tutorial – Candy Canes Christmas Pyrography Tutorial

Venison a Deer Pyrography Tutorial wood burning

In this tutorial blog I’m going to discuss how I created my award-winning Venison pyrography artwork.  Like usual, I'm including a free pattern for you to use.  This is my first tutorial covering fur and while it’s easy to render I’m hoping I’ll be able to adequately explain how I do it.  There’s a big … Continue reading Venison a Deer Pyrography Tutorial wood burning