trees – Fire Oak Studio

Painter

I got Corel Painter 2017 for Christmas, but have not been able to use it until today. It has been a lot of fun to play around with. I have only scratched the surface of the program’s capabilities. I am really looking forward to learning the ins and outs. For now, I’ll give you aContinue reading “Painter”

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”

Wood Pendant Preview

A friend cut down a small oak and gave me some of the wood. I am planning to do a whole bunch of pendants and maybe rune stones with the wood. Here’s a preview of the first two – I am still deciding how I want to finish them and how I want to handleContinue reading “Wood Pendant Preview”

The Letter A

The first of my celtic alphabet paintings is done! It is acrylic on wood, approximately 6 by 6 inches. The letter and a few other elements are in gold paint, which does not scan or photograph very well.

Inspiration 9-9-09

Trees. They are so varied and interesting. Take these photos of bark. The first is from a pine tree in Rocky Mountain National Park, the second is from a poplar in a friend’s back yard. I love the color and shapes of the pine tree bark. The poplar has some great texture. I’ve discovered thatContinue reading “Inspiration 9-9-09”