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Rooted in Fire. Guided by Forest. Made for the Wild-hearted.
About Me
Hi, I’m Petra—pyrography artist, wanderer of wooded trails, and founder of Smoky Wood Studios.
I believe art should do more than decorate your walls, it should whisper to your soul. Remind you of who you are when the noise fades. Nudge you to take that solo hike, or slow down long enough to see the beauty in a leaf-shadowed trail. That’s what my art does, one burn at a time.
This Studio Was Born in the Fire
I didn’t come to art the “normal” way. I came to it during one of the hardest seasons of my life, when hospitals, heartbreak, and exhaustion had pulled me far from myself. I needed peace. I needed grounding. I needed something I could hold onto.
So I picked up a wood-burning tool, sat at my makeshift workstation, and started burning lines into wood.
What began as survival became something sacred.
Smoky Wood Studios Is for Women Like You
I see you.
You want to live fully. To stop waiting for the perfect moment—or the perfect companion, to go exploring. But life gets loud. Obligations pile up. Fear creeps in. You wonder if you’re selfish for wanting more.
You’re not.
You are allowed to take up space. You’re allowed to wander, to hike alone, to spend time with trees and fire and quiet. The pieces I make are meant to remind you of that.
What You’ll Find Here
Comfort Mushrooms to hold in your palm during hard days
Wall Art that anchors you in stillness
Jewelry to wear as a compass for your inner wild
Bundles + Rituals to mark the seasons of your journey
Everything I create is infused with symbolism, handcrafted with intention, and made to support your return to yourself.
Where You’ll Find Me
I live and work in North Garden, Virginia—just 45 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. When I’m not in the studio, I’m hiking local trails with my dog, visiting farmers markets, or dreaming up the next story to burn into wood.
Want to Stay Connected?
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