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Woodcraft.
Art inspired by the rustic beauty of natural materials.
These pieces are an exploration in combining my love of nature with painting and drawing. I began experimenting with pyrography, blending the tactile quality of natural wood with my illustration work. Some of the images began as wood-burned etchings; others were painted with gouache as full-color paintings before I printed and transferred them.
The transfer technique involves photographing my original artwork, resizing and printing the image, cutting the image out to fit onto the shape of the wood, and adhering the image ink-side-down with matte Mod Podge. After allowing the ink to set for one day, I gently remove the paper with water. From there, the quality of the image is hand-embellished with watercolor and ink to add further depth and definition. After the final touches are applied, I set the painting with clear gloss enamel spray. The final stage is to seal the wood on all sides, in several coats of clear shellac.
Part of the fun in applying artwork to various surfaces is that it can be functional, as well as beautiful. Coasters, ornaments, magnets—it gives art a place to live in our daily lives, and be interacted with. My hope and intention is to generate inspiration through the pieces I create.
![Leaf Coasters:
Wood burned natural pine, embellished with watercolor and sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560579267-V8UIGEK34VLFE319A0FN/IMG_3625.jpg)
![Krampus Ornament, natural pine embellished with ink and sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560658209-2R5VGYGZQNIR51RYZ5CK/IMG_4575.jpg)
![Unicorn Coaster, natural pine with ink embellishment and clear shellac seal](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560812226-HEA4WLQGW226OJDSGKCD/IMG_3582.jpg)
![Muse Coaster: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560697294-P2SBP5SFP2KP6GRBPK1B/IMG_4061.jpg)
![Guardian Angel Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562717135-FEFD33M4XIQ4DAFPODU1/IMG_4598.jpg)
![Dragon Ornament: natural pine with ink embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560621817-TP7MNQ3WY0DU0QPD026J/IMG_4201.jpg)
![Bodhi Leaf Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561924631-RMZDOD8I12CJ3CN26W9G/Pine+Ornament.Bodhi+Leaves+%283%29.jpg)
!["Dream" Coaster Series: wood-burned natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561029585-EW1RIL1ZFLFKIOS8TRLM/IMG_0583.jpg)
![Luna Moth Ornament: wood-burned natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560726269-1OOXM8ZYNBNBV3UKJAV1/IMG_4088.jpg)
![Unicorn Coaster: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560751078-76FT3ZUWDPXPVN53CI5R/IMG_4011.jpg)
![Muse Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560784766-G9AIOJAZDAPB1TL6PTSC/IMG_4068.jpg)
![Gingko Leaf Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562813609-0I4J6RBLJ9T26ZE9T5DE/IMG_3987.jpg)
![Krampus Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560658589-XSEF3MZN2R8W4SWUA11X/IMG_4569.jpg)
!["A Venetian Swimming School" Photogravure-inspired Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562863467-L0Y9XAJ78VRVLQYAI4ZI/IMG_4604.jpg)
![My very first attempt at wood burning, a Bodhi Leaf Coaster: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562004227-ES6K2C0D4E8WX7MM72E8/Pine+Coaster.First+Bodhi+Leaf.jpg)
![Dragon Ornament: natural pine with ink embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560605766-IG4H2FASSXWS4WJXUVTC/IMG_4184.jpg)
![Luna Moth Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560726207-8MPKHB925CL4ZPNYFUJ8/IMG_4087.jpg)
![Unicorn Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560834838-GKRKGO6I97V7FARGOFHR/IMG_4016.jpg)
![Unicorn Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560869527-40D0L8FFD9RDKWRA9IUM/IMG_4035.jpg)
![Cork lines the back of each coaster.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561033623-QHWPGPTWMKSQL8I2GBK4/IMG_0692.jpg)
![The natural quality of each ornament, shown on the back. Sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608560869584-FFV20OQXU81UOY5OSYQB/IMG_4041.jpg)
![Butterfly Moon Coaster: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561029655-S8FJ8W7OMX5N0AHXQYKE/IMG_0587.jpg)
!["Dream" Coaster Series: wood-burned natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561029657-YFSS2PURQJLMJKS5APHX/IMG_0588.jpg)
![Typogravure-Inspired Bird: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561029703-FQVSLJY6R7HUZNRTTM4I/IMG_0595.jpg)
![Progress photos: finished coasters (from my first attempt!)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562003834-WPZ6OPBEMO426FPC9PKT/Pine+Coaster.Grow.First+Batch.jpg)
!["Dream" Coaster Series: wood-burned natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561029714-0ISEPU9SPLC5YBZACONK/IMG_0607.jpg)
![Photogravure-Inspired Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562863649-Q5O51V6ESBEB752TCR8U/IMG_4600.jpg)
!["Dream" Coaster Series: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561033431-S1HKJTWE4L55559LRPLT/IMG_0690.jpg)
![Gingko Leaf Coaster: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561031601-4X2AXLAV40FOH4GG7EPH/IMG_0630.jpg)
![Typogravure-Inspired Coaster: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561031221-KXZVYZF6C8TQIM83DU1T/IMG_0610.jpg)
![Bodhi Leaf Coaster from "Grow" Series: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561032219-SRBPZBO41DYPF6GA7DIV/IMG_0655.jpg)
!["Leaf Trio" Coaster Set: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562348772-OH0BJ5H045XK55WW9F21/IMG_3619.jpg)
![Painting in Progress for the Dragon design of ornaments and coasters.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562489812-2RW3U6M214WFDWNVJY14/IMG_3036.jpg)
![Finished original watercolor painting for the Dragon design of wooden coasters and ornaments.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562490408-09BQRNO5W334VBZQHX6K/IMG_3043.jpg)
![Dragons in progress...](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562491278-605CY7OOZDAL49H3J418/IMG_3048.jpg)
![Printed copies of the original Dragon art, cut with an exacto knife and ready to apply to the wood.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562490304-T37XMRIWSS5EITKJPIRH/IMG_3059.jpg)
![Dragons have been applied ink-side-down with matte Mod Podge, will take one full day to set.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562490080-SCLV83L37JAZTML68D73/IMG_3060.jpg)
![Krampus design in progress (ink) for coasters and ornaments.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562495976-OOWUWUIMOOORB77MNHM4/IMG_4310.jpg)
![Original source paintings (by Jessie Howe) for wooden coasters and ornaments.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562497495-UIDJXAWSMB6H7UWYERMZ/IMG_4314.jpg)
![Fairy Moon Ornament, inspired by a poster we brought home from our stay in Paris.
Natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562677521-QZCH3POE1VBR9K7RY1Y5/IMG_3549.jpg)
![Vintage Botany Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac. Image sourced from an antique illustration of holly & ivy.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562767682-C2EEOY33WE49IPYNC89V/IMG_4588.jpg)
!["Listening to the Fairies" Photogravure-Inspired Ornament: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608562864565-G91GL8BD2WUH9G4VR4WK/IMG_4608.jpg)
![Stylized Moon Coaster: natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561030254-DYHT1KDNXFJA9Q9XY74H/IMG_0609.jpg)
!["Grow" Series Coaster: wood-burned natural pine with ink and watercolor embellishment, sealed in clear shellac.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f73d25c26698005ddf4f15f/1608561031613-Q0BVK4MEWWB4BC6V0F0K/IMG_0629.jpg)
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