Thursday, December 16, 2010

Pyrography

Also known as pokerwork, pyrography is the art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker. Fascinated by the mysterious beauty and power of fire, African tribesmen have practised this ancient art of woodburning since the dawn of time.

Check out these astounding creations of artists Tia Flores, Lute Vink and Julie Bender.

Tia Flores - Pyrographic calabaza sculptures

Nevadan Tia Flores uses the calabaza to express her diverse heritage and spiritual beliefs. More pics here.









Luke Vink
Luke Vink's choice of canvas is cowhide




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Julie Bender

Julie Bender's burning passion is portrayed on wood.

"As I ‘paint with heat,’ I feel a certain parallel between the wild and natural spirits that embody my subjects and the organic and distinctively unforgiving nature of my medium." - Julie Bender


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15 comments:

  1. PamDecember 16, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    The sculptures are amazing! Love the Africa one

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  2. Mom et alDecember 17, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Wow. It blows me away how talented humans can be. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Liz MaysDecember 17, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    I think Tia Flores is my favorite of those you've shown!

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  4. Laura J HarrisonDecember 17, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Hi, Sorry I can't stay long. I'm on a 40+ years and older hop. (copy/paste day for me today) Trying to say howdy to everyone I can before my Dr. appointment. Hop back. Hook up your Hop. Enter my Giveaway. Need some people to enter. I'd enter myself but that would be weird. LOL Check out HWLWG. I'll stop again when I have more time.
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  5. RavenDecember 17, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Those are exquisite! I like them all.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 17, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Following you from BabyDealsDujour,
    we list all the baby daily deals in real-time. Love to see you on Facebook and
    Twitter too.

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  7. thewovenspokeDecember 17, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Fantastic and wonderful pieces of art.

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  8. SuertemomDecember 17, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    Wow! So beautiful! I'm your newest follower. I'd love a follow back. Thanks!

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  9. Annette PiperDecember 17, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    How incredible! It constantly amazes me how you keep finding all these new art forms I've never heard of!!

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  10. Eliz FrankDecember 18, 2010 at 2:24 AM

    Beautiful art work.... I like this pyrography technique. Stopped by to follow your blog from the Friend Finding Fridays blog hop... do comment/follow me back :-)
    Have a Happy Holiday Season!
    Best,
    Elizabeth
    Positive Kismet Blog

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  11. Angie GoodloeDecember 18, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    Very cool! I am stopping by from BMC, Love your blog design:) Angie

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  12. ~ NoelleDecember 18, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    no way......
    this is just too neat and beautiful
    thanks (as always) for sharing

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  13. MMARDecember 18, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    I love the very first pic with the butterflys...is there a website to buy these?
    ~Melissa
    msrheinlander(at)gmail(dot)com

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  14. Gabby MalcuitDecember 21, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Wow. Those are neat.

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  15. Heather RigglemanDecember 28, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Thanks for the follow as well. Stopping over to visit and say hello. Love the blog.

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