Tag Archives: drawing

The Making of a Bowl

I often get asked how long it takes me to finish a piece. It really depends on the design and the method I am using, but pyrography is a time-consuming craft. It takes a steady hand and a lot of patience. With a normal day job and a young child, it takes longer. Take thisContinue reading “The Making of a Bowl”

Sketch Fest and New Work

Last weekend I participated in Sketch Fest for the first time.  Sketch Fest takes place once a month and is, as described on the site, a “24 hour creative jam session with artists across the world, brought to you by Ellen Million Graphics.”  The artists pick prompts and do a 1 hour sketch of theContinue reading “Sketch Fest and New Work”

April 11 Update

Here’s my finished tattoo commission – A character sketch for a really long term project – Practice sketches from my sketchbook –   Commission Status – Dog Nouveau – transfering drawing to canvas Knotwork tattoo – finished Anniversary Spoons – finished Eagle Spoon – on hold, spot open   I have one spot open forContinue reading “April 11 Update”

Dog Nouveau and Smoke Bowl

Dog Nouveau One of my current commissions is a pet portrait of  two adorable Boston Terriers. And since my client is open to it, I’m going to share my steps in completing the painting. Here is the sketch I will be working from From this point, I will be transferring the drawing to the canvas.Continue reading “Dog Nouveau and Smoke Bowl”

News and Spring Commissions

News I am moving across country at the end of April. My move has been brought on by a lot of drama in my personal life and is unexpected.  I need to raise some funds quickly. To do this, I am having a 20% off sale at my ArtFire store (http://www.artfire.com/users/FireOakStudio) and I will be auctioning off some ofContinue reading “News and Spring Commissions”

ACEOs

Here are some drawings and finished ACEOs. The Fairy Tale Glyphs will be painted soon. The Tricksters are finished and will be added for sale (as open edition prints) on my ArtFire shop sometime in the next few days. Fairy Tale Glyphs               The Tricksters

Wood Bowl Design Preview

Starting in late September to early October, I will be decorating wood bowls using pyrography (wood burning) and offering them for sale. Here’s a sample of some of the designs I will be offering. By the time I start production, I will have many more designs to choose from. I have already received a lotContinue reading “Wood Bowl Design Preview”

Plans and Ruminations

I’ve been wanting to make a serious go at switching careers and making art a full time gig for several years. I have consulted books, blogs, tweets, and podcasts on how to do it. I’m ready to act now and I am going to write about the process. This will include both my successes andContinue reading “Plans and Ruminations”