Name: The Art of Pyrography by Cherry Ferris
Brand: Search Press
SKU: 9781782219385
Price: 15.29 GBP
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Description

The Art of Pyrography by Cherry Ferris offers an introduction to the art of burning designs into wood using a heated metallic point. Part of the Innovative Artist book series, this title goes far beyond the traditional approach to pyrography instruction. Cherry elevates the subject to new levels, combining pyrography techniques with mixed media, working on unusual supports awhile also bringing innovative new methods to the table.

The Art of Pyrography is suitable for beginners or for more advanced pyrographers. It's a fantastic introduction that is also well-suited to artists looking to explore a new medium or incorporate elements of pyrography into their practice. The book begins with an overview and history of the medium. Cherry then takes a detailed look at the tools and equipment you'll need, as well as introducing some basic techniques and information on the types of surfaces you can safely burn. Cherry will guide you through the process of transfering designs onto your chosen surface, introducing mixed media to your art, playing with backgrounds and how to finish, protect and display your pieces.

Four 'mini burn' projects are included, which follow on to ten longer step-by-step projects that delve deeper into techniques and materials. A troubleshooting and safety section also included, making this book a great one-stop shop for all your pyrography questions.

176 page Paperback. 216x280mm

LOOK INSIDE

Contents

Into the fray 6
Feel the burn 12
Exploring line and capturing tone 32
Bee Happy Mini burn 48
3D Butterfly Mini burn 50
Tree Frog Step-by-step project 60
Drawing on inspiration 62
Sketch with fire Mini burn 74
Hibiscus Mini burn 74
Magic of the Moonlight Step-by-step project 80
Tree frog tone Step-by-step project 86
Times gone by Step-by-step project 88
Sidmouth seafront Step-by-step project 92
Colour your world 96
Bringing colour to the jungle Step-by-step project 110
Pyro and the peacock Step-by-step project 114
Gaia Step-by-step project 120
The Midas Touch Adding gold to your pyrography 126
Reed Warbler: Lady of the Marsh Step-by-step project 144
A Final Froggy Flourish Step-by-step project 150
Through the looking glass 154
The final curtain 162
Troubleshooting 168
Safety 172
Afterword 174
Index 176

About the Author

Cherry Ferris is a self-taught artist, fascinated with colour, pigment, materials and all things sparkly. Particularly drawn to nature, animals and the detail of botanical artwork, Cherry is particularly potty about hares and owls, which appear in much of her artwork. Equally well-versed in pyrography, acrylics, pastels, watercolours and coloured pencils, Cherry enjoys combining and fusing these media within a piece of artwork to create something exciting and new.

Words, myths and legends are as important to her work as the paint itself. Her happy place is twirling through the woodlands or sitting by the sea both places draw her like a moth to a flame.

Her work has been shown in Wildwood Gallery on Dartmoor, the Derwent Pencil Museum at Keswick, The Wildlife Art Society International (TWASI), The South West Academy of Fine and Applied Art Open Exhibition (SWAc) and at OXO Tower, London with the Explorers Against Extinction. She is published in numerous national and international magazines, and is a contributing artist to the Earth Pathways diaries & calendars. Cherry runs workshops for pyrographers of all abilities, and also enjoys creating inspirational and innovative community projects that bring together people from all walks of life to create beautiful art.

Cherry lives in Devon, UK. Email her at [email protected] & visit her website www.fairiewoodart.com or Instagram @fairiewood_art

Specifications

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Individual

Brand

Search Press

Book Format

Paperback

Author

Cherry Ferris

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