This page does not include birds, cats, or dogs. They have their own pages
Click on an image to open the corresponding blog. The blog will have a free pattern (if available), video tutorial link (if available), and the written tutorial.
This tutorial explains how to create short fur texture using the zigzag burn stroke. Even though I used cat faces for the demo, the information can be used on any animal with short fur. Zigzag Cat Tutorial
This video goes into great detail on the zigzag burn stroke that I use to create short fur texture. You might find the information it contains helpful.
This was created a few years later than the previous tutorial, so there might be things I’ve learned since the previous tutorial was created.
Click on the video thumbnail or this link to watch: https://youtu.be/yaYSqp1Ebyo
The anaconda was something I tried that didn’t turn out well. Regardless, if you like snakes, you will probably enjoy creating the artwork.
There is not a corresponding blog or video for this artwork. Anaconda pattern
Here’s the reference photo for the anaconda. I think the only reason I tried replicating this photo was because I liked how the color of the anaconda made him pop from the water and background.
Pattern for the Bighorn Sheep is for sale on my Etsy page. https://www.etsy.com/listing/696981937/bighorn-sheep-pyrography-pattern-wood
I do have a video tutorial that explains how to create the background: https://youtu.be/J4cb-V43rao
Butterfly book is a beginner friendly project. There is minimal wood burning, but lots of colored pencil work. The artwork was burned onto a wood box shaped like a book. There is a front and back side to the book. Butterfly book tutorial
Butterfly Dreams is a fun project that looks good with or without color. The pyrography is fairly basic. The same burn stroke gets used for almost all of the artwork. Butterfly Dreams
There is not a blog for this artwork. There is a video tutorial available on YouTube. The pattern and reference photo is available on my Etsy page.
Etsy Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/749249415/chipmunk-pyrography-pattern-wood-burning
Tutorial video link: https://youtu.be/0dwjk977Ni0
There is not a blog or video tutorial available for this artwork.
Here’s the pattern: Deer pattern
Here’s the reference photo.
I do not have a tutorial or blog for this one.
I do not have a corresponding blog or video tutorial for the Dragonfly artwork. The dragonfly pattern is available on my Etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/listing/937123267/dragonfly-pyrography-pattern-wood
The Easter chick tutorial will show you how to create the artwork using just a writer nib. Easter Chick Tutorial
Ear – this video shows how to create the wispy ear. There is not a corresponding blog.
To watch the tutorial on just the ear on the thumbnail image or click on this link: https://youtu.be/6AE2-nHayjU
Goldfish pattern I do have a youtube video tutorial for this one. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/6yXfeuf_luw
The horse tutorial explains how to burn the different parts of the horse. Plus it covers the grass and simple background.
I should mention that the techniques work for any color of horse. If the horse is really dark, then burn the horse to a darker color than I did. The opposite is also true.
The koala is challenging because of the fur texture. It took me a lot of experimenting to get that figured out. Currently there is not a blog for this artwork. At some point that might change.
The attached pattern is a bit intimidating looking. I included too much detail on it than I should have, so this might add to the difficultly level. Koala pattern
Here’s the reference photo for the artwork.
I do have a video tutorial that explains how to create a small section of fur on the arm. I do mean a small section. Here’s a link to the video: https://youtu.be/Bi_sC63R-gY
The leaping trout artwork might seem a little complex at first glance. It is actually much easier to do than it appears. Leaping Trout
Lizard’s face tutorial explains how to create the scales and eye found on the face. The information about the scale can be used with any reptile that has scales. Lizard Face
The mandala dragonfly is a fun project that combines pyrography and colored pencil for a rather eye catching piece of art.
I know that at first glance this artwork might seem a bit intimidating, but the design repeats itself
Rabbit with black fur tutorial explains how to create both short fur and semi-long fur that curves and bends.
I do think that the rabbit with white fur is easier to do because the fur isn’t as complex.
Rabbit with white fur explains how to handle long white fur on this rabbit. My only regret with this artwork is that I didn’t burn the fur a couple shades darker. I would highly recommend burning the rabbit darker than I did.
This tutorial explains how to create a simple sea turtle.
This tutorial explains five different ways of creating whiskers. Whiskers
This tutorial explains how to create wispy hairs that stick out against a dark background. There is not a corresponding blog. The information presented in this video can be used for any animal (people included).
To watch click on the video thumbnail or this link: https://youtu.be/ZP_MlK2GPsY
BELOW ARE IMAGES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED PATTERN. I do not have blog or videos for them at this time.
Abstract dragonfly features a small dragonfly in each corner. This is part mandala and part whimsy. It’s a fun design to play around with, and would probably look great with some added color.
Hooded Merganser duck pattern is available on my Etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1275722295/hooded-merganser-duck-pyrography-pattern
YT link: https://youtu.be/7Vn10vciNkA
This is a pattern for the whimsical butterfly artwork I did many years ago. There will not be a blog or video for this artwork. Whimsical Butterfly pattern