CONTENTS:
Counting Down to the Woodburning Celebration in
Pennsylvania
Anatoly Kalika: A Newly Discovered Talent
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Albrecht
Dürer |
Macedonian artist Angelce Miskov, famous for his elaborate pyrographic works recreating the paintings and engravings of the Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) on matchstick panels (Pyrograffiti 36), has just arrived in the United States and will soon be on his way to Pennsylvania along with a lot of other pyro artists from other places near (like host Cheryl Dow and artist Orchid Davis) and likewise far—like the very popular Sue Walters who will be arriving from Australia via Canada.
Angelce (pronounced AHN-ghel-chay) recently gave a
lecture on pyrography in his own country of Macedonia
comparing the different techniques of American and
Macedonian pyrography. We are looking forward to a
demonstration of his amazing technique in
Pennsylvania.
After the Woodburning Celebration in Pennsylvania,
Angelce is planning to visit some other shows in the
United States, and will be honored with a special solo
show and reception at the Embassy of Macedonia in
Washington, D.C.
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The Old Mill |
With over thirty years of experience, Don Worden, of Woodburnings by Don, whose trademark mill is shown above, is another well known pyrographic artist you can meet and see demonstrating at the upcoming show in Pennsylvania. Don't miss this chance to meet him in person and see his warm renderings of favorite pets and wildlife, historical places and scenic vignettes.
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Woodburning with Cheryl
Dow V |
From Michigan, Cheryl Dow, who is hosting this competition and show, has already got various publications to her credit and now has a DVD set out, as well. She is an award winning artist and well known teacher in many parts of the United States and has been teaching each year at the Sawmill Center for the Arts where the show is taking place. This year she has two classes scheduled right before the show starts. She will have Optima tools, favorite woods, books, and other supplies for sale, and plans regular demonstrations with individualized "hands-on help" for the asking. She is also planning pyro quilting bees for group participation.
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Pyrography Workbook |
Wildlife Designs |
Pyrography books by Sue Walters
Image courtesy of www.suewalters.com
From Australia, Sue Walters, has recently published a
second book (shown above). She is known worldwide for
her superb pyrography techniques for rendering
wildlife. Over the years, Sue has been exploring the
pyrographic art form in a variety of techniques and on
a variety of materials, including leather, paper, and
tagua nuts.
Sue will be selling her books and other supplies at
the show, as well. She plans to offer some tips and
tricks; and trouble shooting along with basic burning
techniques. Things she plans to demonstrate include
erasing burning, computer use, and pattern transfer,
plus burning on various materials in addition to wood,
including leather, tagua, paper, and gourds. She will
also cover burning on dark wood (with some use of
colour); negative burning and Dremel work; torch work;
fur burning; texturing; and carving with a skew.
Here is an excellent opportunity to see some
exceptional techniques and meet in person this famous
artist, who has come such a long way to be with us in
Pennsylvania.
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Woodburning Western
Wildlife |
Another remarkable artist, teacher, and author is Orchid Davis who likewise has two very popular books out (the first was reviewed in Pyrograffiti back in 2001) and now has a third book in the works. She will be offering and showing wood, gourds, and leather, and will have books and supplies at her table at the show, as well, including her Colwood tool and the Treasure Crystal Cote wood finish. Orchid—famous for doing soulful "eyes"—also has her own technique for creating soft furry critters and adding color washes to enhance the already rich nuances of color she creates through burning her designs.
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The Sawmill Center
for the Arts |
We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Danette
("Dannie") Smith of Ohio, who has prepared a
Woodburning
Celebration information page for all who would
like to come and join in the fun. Check it out and
come to Pennsylvania! Be sure and see her UPDATE
section for all the extras like lodging and
restaurants.
Don't forget to stop by the IAPA table and say hello!
SEE YOU THERE!
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Raccoon Buds |
From the wildlife in the Sierra Nevadas where he and his wife Lori have made their home, artist Anatoly Kalika finds most of his inspiration. He took up pyrography only a few years ago, and besides wildlife, has explored some other interesting themes, as well, such as music. Look for an interview with Anatoly in a future issue of Pyrograffiti.
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The AuthorKathleen M. Garvey Menéndez learned her pyrography techniques in Guatemala in 1975-1977 under Carmela Flores. Her sister, Artist Sharon H. Garvey, later joined her there to collaborate on a pyrography project designed to promote this art form in the United States by means of a didactic book and a pyrography tool made by Navarro of Mexico.Thanks to the internet, this is the eleventh year of articles on pyrography for the Woodcarver Online Magazine (WOM), started January 1997, and the tenth year of the E-Museum of Pyrographic Art, which opened its virtual doors January 1998. In March of that year, the International Association of Pyrographic Artists (IAPA) was formed and members began meeting on line. Linked from the E-Museum's Café Flambé, which hosts the IAPA meetings, is the Yahoo Groups uniting_pyrographers mailing list, member list, and chat forum set up for IAPA members by IAPA Cofounder Ken "Mixo" Sydenham of Warragul, Victoria, Australia. |
2007, Kathleen M. Garvey Menéndez, all rights reserved.
