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Category: News
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Wildlife Collection Prints anyone?
Hi there, I’ve been toying around with the idea of offering prints. The challenge with pyrography is that, well, it isn’t scannable, and you have to take a really good picture of the art. But I went ahead and bought a printer, and canvas paper and will you look at…
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From Black Bears to Mushrooms
Hi there, As I finalize the Black Bear, Jackrabbit, and Elk this week for my Mammal Wildlife Series Part 1, I’m reminded of the strength and resilience we all need, just like these animals embody in the wilderness. Black Bear – A symbol of strength and introspection, this piece is…
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New Art Sneak Peek + How hiking acknowledges patience
Hi there, This week’s piece, ‘The Black Bear,’ was inspired by an incredible and a tiny bit of a scary moment on a recent hike when I spotted a black bear wandering through the trees. That encounter reminded me how essential it is to find strength in stillness—a lesson I…
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Personalized Wood-burned Pet Portraits
Hi there, It’s been two weeks since I’ve written to you. I had a bit of a mishap with my website and had to get that sorted and completely lost track of time, but it is up and running again. I am now offering Pet Portrait Pyrography. So if you…
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Meet Virginia – Hofauger House
This is the first installment of the Meet Virginia Series. This is the Hofauger House located at Explore Park in Roanoke, Virginia. The house was built in 1837 by Samuel and Elizabeth Hofauger, at the intersection of Ogden Road and Colonial Avenue in Roanoke County. Samuel and Elizabeth Hofauger and…
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Reflecting on a Year of Growth, Gratitude, and New Beginnings
As I sit down to recount the whirlwind that was this past year, I’m filled with immense gratitude and a sense of accomplishment. It’s been a remarkable journey—one filled with milestones, challenges, and surprises that have shaped Smoky Wood Studios in ways I never imagined. Let’s start with the numbers…
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Enchanted Forest: The Hare
Enchanted Forest: The Hare is a pyrography art piece that captures the essence of nature. As an artist, I was inspired to create this piece after spending time in the forest and observing the wildlife. The Enchanted Forest: The Hare art piece is more than just a pretty picture. It…
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Der Froschkönig Wood-Burning Collection
Der Froschkönig Wood-Burning Collection is based on my inspiration from the Brother Grimm Stories, which I first wrote about this in this blog post. I was having such a good time with this that I expanded it with other items – a bookmark, pencil box, notebook, key chain, wood box, and…