This is a follow-up post to the Wildwood Collective announcement and I am hoping you will join me in the fresh chapter of creativity and connection. I’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s convenient for both you and me—a one-stop shop for discounts, special announcements, commission details, and so much more!…
Wildlife Pyrography
I thought how fun would it be to create a wildlife pyrography series, and man, sometimes, I too am in awe of my skills. So let’s go through the experience with my creations: “Out of the Darkness”, “You Got Me Thinking”, “Can You Hear Me Now”, and “Hey You”. Patterns for this will be available…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Thoughtful Gifts to Celebrate Mom
Mother’s Day is a heartfelt celebration honoring motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Observed on the second Sunday in May in many countries around the world, this special day offers an opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation for the love, care, and sacrifices that mothers make every day. The purpose of…
Wood Selection and Preparation
Knowing about wood selection and preparation is something that I didn’t have readily available to me when I first started wood-burning. A lot of this I learned from doing research as well as experimenting. The reality is not all woods are great for a wood-burning project, nor are they safe to be used. While using…
Wildwood Collective – Where Nature Meets Art
I recently decided to stop the subscription boxes but in their place created the Wildwood Collective, where nature meets art. I want to create a community where the beauty of nature and the art of wood-burning come together. I’m going to take you behind the scenes of the Wildwood Collective, share our mission, and invite…
Meet the Artist
I thought it would be fun to create a meet the artist page where I talk a little bit about myself and my journey as an artist. So, here’s a little peek into my world! About Me Artistic Journey I’m about to sound a cliche as it’s going to get! I have always created art…
You Got Me Thinking Gorilla Pyrography
You got me Thinking is part of my Wild Life Series and I am sharing the Gorilla Pyrography Tutorial with you. I am showing my process of how I created this wood-burning piece. Materials Used : Preparing the Wood It’s always a good idea to sand the wood until it’s smooth. Depending on the wood,…
Sunflower Box Tutorial
A new tutorial has just been released in the Pyrography Academy. In the Sunflower Box Tutorial, I am using both the pointillism and shading techniques. Combining pointillism and wood-burning requires a combination of patience, precision, and understanding of shading and contrast. To create a pointillism piece in pyrography, start with a design or an image….
Use Excel to size a pattern for a wood-burning project
Printing large images for a bigger wood-burning project used to be out of the question. But a trick I learned some years ago is that with Microsoft Excel, I’ve been able to print patterns for any size I desire. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to size an image for a big…
Mushroom Haven Pyrography
My hikes on the Appalachian Trail inspired this mushroom haven pyrography. When humidity, temperature, and moisture are just right, I come across mushrooms and more mushrooms, creating little villages. Materials Used : Preparing the Wood It’s always a good idea to sand the wood until it’s smooth. Depending on the wood, you may need to…