Gazania Flower Pyrography & Color Pencil Tutorial Wood burning

Seems like winter in the Northwest has been a nasty one this year and it’s not even over.  When I was writing up this tutorial it’s was snowing and a few of days before that we had freezing rain.  I’m tired of winter and I’m dreaming of spring.  Spring means the flowers start emerging; my … Continue reading Gazania Flower Pyrography & Color Pencil Tutorial Wood burning

Cherub of Love Pyrography Tutorial wood burning

With the Valentine holiday not too far away, I’ve created another tutorial themed toward that holiday; Cherub of Love.  My last blog, Valentine Hearts, created an ornate heart theme image with a large open (un-burned) heart frame in the center.  While I provided several suggestions in that blog on what to do in the heart … Continue reading Cherub of Love Pyrography Tutorial wood burning

Valentine Hearts Plaque Pyrography Tutorial wood burning

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 Valentine Hearts Plaque Pyrography Tutorial wood burning

Nephew Skye Portrait Pyrography Art wood burning portrait

My mother told me years ago that exchanging store-bought gifts is just promoting consumerism and that handmade gifts are more meaningful.  She loved to bake, so she'd make platters of wonderfully delectable cookies to give out at the holidays.   I’ve tried to continue that tradition and pyrography sure does help!   For my sister I decided … Continue reading Nephew Skye Portrait Pyrography Art wood burning portrait

Christmas Candy Canes Christmas Postcard 2 Pyrography Tutorial wood burning

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 Christmas Candy Canes Christmas Postcard 2 Pyrography Tutorial wood burning