I’ve already had people asking about my hand burned Christmas ornaments. I really have to start working on these earlier next year. I haven’t been able to list many online because I can’t keep them in stock locally. The good news is that I just received a large supply of wood slices to keep upContinue reading “Christmas Ornaments”
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Update 11/1/2012
Fall is my busy time of year. All of my big craft shows are in the fall. It leaves me with little time for anything else and as such I have neglected my blog. Never fear, I am still here and still plugging away at my art. I finished my giant bowl just in timeContinue reading “Update 11/1/2012”
On the workbench
The farmers market is turning out to be a decent venue for my wares. So far my coasters are turning out to be fairly popular. Having said that, I am going to try to take my coasters in a slightly different direction by combining wood and cork. The coasters will come in sets of 6 withContinue reading “On the workbench”
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”
Holidays and Works in Progress
The holiday season is here. I have two more shows, but I still have some time for holiday commissions. Time is running out. If you are interested in a custom piece and want it in time for Christmas, please let me know before December 5th. Commissions are limited to items I currently have in stock.Continue reading “Holidays and Works in Progress”
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”
Yay for Studio Space
I’ve moved across the country. It was a stressful, but fun adventure. But because it was such a huge undertaking, my presence on the internet has been scarce. I am finally to the point that I can post more regularly. I have been busy busy busy. I am still trying to find one of myContinue reading “Yay for Studio Space”
Dog Nouveau Steps
Here is a walk through of my current progress on the pet portrait I am working on.I will be adding more as I continue working. Edit 4/18/2011 – Here is the final walkthrough.
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”
Fire Oak Studio 