What is Pyrography
Woodburning or Pyrography, which is Greek for "fire drawing," is an art form that dates
back to ancient cave dwellings. It is the art of burning images on a
variety of mediums, such as wood, leather, paper and gourds, just to name
a few. The tools for doing Pyrography have advanced through the
ages, instead of using heated sticks, we are now using electric or solar
heated tools. I prefer burning on wood because of it's
aesthetic qualities which adds meaning to my work.
When I first started burning I primarily
used basswood because it is easy to burn with a fine grain that makes
burning very smooth. I used northern winter cut basswood which is
light and clear and provides a very neutral background.
As I gained experience with
my burning I began experimenting with other woods and materials. I
have fallen in love with soft maple and maple burl, both darker and harder
but they provide a lot more "personality". Burning takes longer and
a bit more skill but I get clear, crisp detail which helps turn a good
burning into a great burning with a lot more character.
You can watch how
I create a woodburning from start to finish. I have taken photos of
several works I've done and shown how to create a burning from start to
finish.
Click here to view the work in progress!
If you would like
to view more of my work, including more samples of her work in
progress, please go to our photo album at:
www.picturetrail.com/nedradenison
How you can purchase one of
Nedra's original woodburnings
If you would like to purchase one
of Nedra's original woodburnings or would like to discuss a commission,
please contact Nedra
Copyright Information
All of Nedra's artwork
is copyright protected. It may not be copied, reproduced, used as a
pattern, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the prior permission of the artist.
