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. Unlike traditional pyrography, where lines and shading are achieved through variations in pressure and temperature of the burning tool, pointillism pyrography relies solely on the placement and density of burned dots. The intensity of the burn can be adjusted depending on the desired darkness of the dots.
Using the heated tool, you start to place dots onto the wood, varying the density and size of the dots to create different shades and textures. Lighter areas are achieved by spacing the dots further apart, while darker areas require denser clusters of dots.
One of the challenges of pointillism pyrography lies in maintaining consistency in dot size and spacing throughout the artwork. Even a slight deviation can alter the overall appearance and balance of the piece. Patience and attention to detail are essential virtues for artists practicing this technique.
Shading in pyrography is a fundamental technique used to create depth, dimension, and realism in wood-burned artwork. It allows for contrast, texture, and visual interest in the art pieces.
The process of shading in pyrography means knowing what heat temperate to set your wood-burning pen, and how to come in with your pen to create the layers to achieve the variations in tone.
Want to create your own Sunflower Wood Burning?
