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Rebranding

You may notice some changes in the coming months to my website and to my art in general. I have been doing some deep soul searching into who I am as an artist and how I want to present myself to the world. I want to integrate my writing with my art. My artwork hasContinue reading “Rebranding”

Ornaments

It is that time of year again. Time to crank out the ornaments. All of these are on birch slices. Birch isn’t bad to burn on, The grain isn’t as prominent as say oak, but it is still present. Still, I am able to get some clear lines and details. I do these year roundContinue reading “Ornaments”

Raven Steals the Sun

This piece has been a challenge. I have never used ink stain or the gold leaf before. I am afraid that it might be ruined once I apply the polyurethane. Here is my progress up to the scary last step. I’m crossing my fingers that it wont bleed. If it does, at least I haveContinue reading “Raven Steals the Sun”

Patreon Adventure

Today I set up a Patreon page. For those of you unfamiliar with Patreon it is a platform that allows people to support artists on a monthly basis. Artists generally give perks to the patreons that support them. For example, my tiers are below – Seed – $1 or more per month *My sincerest thanksContinue reading “Patreon Adventure”

Summer Inventory

I don’t have another show until at least October. In the past, I might work on a few pieces here and there. Not this year. This year I plan to have a full inventory well before my next show. I’m busy drawing, burning, and listing these days. I post a lot of my works inContinue reading “Summer Inventory”

Just a Brief on What’s New

I have been fairly silent on the media front, but that does not mean I have not been busy. Toward the end of last year I did a test run of coloring books. I wanted to see if it was something that might sell. I had a pretty good response, so I am currently workingContinue reading “Just a Brief on What’s New”

Tools, Tips, and Safety – Part 1

Safety My work space is a table in my living room in front of a window. I have two small kids at home, so I do my best to make sure any smoke from the burning doesn’t stick around. I have a box fan in the window that blows outward. I also use a GourdContinue reading “Tools, Tips, and Safety – Part 1”

Motherhood and the Creative Process

Inspiration strikes. I rush to find paper and pencil. Lines flow from my hands and I am entering the zone. That place where the rest of the world falls away and I focus on the task at hand. Time has no meaning here. Then the baby cries. The sound that no mother can ignore. I rushContinue reading “Motherhood and the Creative Process”

Collaboration

I love getting the chance to work with other artists. As I have mentioned in earlier posts, I recently got the opportunity to work with a local woodturner. Ken Gadway, aka. The Adirondack Woodturner, was kind enough to give me two cherry bowls to burn on. He kept one and I have the other. Here areContinue reading “Collaboration”