Author: Pompano, Debbie

Brand: Design Originals

Edition: First

Features:

• Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 176

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Release Date: 01-10-2011

Details: Product description A fresh take on the craft of woodburning! Woodburning Project & Pattern Treasury focuses on the drawing, lettering, and design elements that add dimension and composition to any pyrography project. 75 patterns ready to use and mix and match Practice projects to help you become more comfortable with your woodburner and tips Tips & techniques to create a vast variety of dimension, shade, and texture Learn how to develop your drawing skills for use in pyrography A trove of imagery for your woodburning projects: flowers, plants, trees, birds, insects, seashells, celtic knots, and more From the simple beauty of a single oak leaf to an elaborate portrait of nature, the patterns of woodburning artist Deborah Pompano are beyond compare. Inside this, her first book, Pompano shares techniques for getting started in woodburning. You'll learn what 5 tips she recommends, how to create a vast variety of dimension, shade and texture with your woodburner and how to develop your drawing skills for use in pyrography. At the heart of this book is an unbelievable treasure trove of patterns. In this section, you will find individual elements, border patterns, and central images which can be mixed and matched to create personal works of art. Or, you can refer to one of the authors complete composition patterns which weave poems and verse with imagery from the natural world to create inspirational woodburnings. The patterns cover a wide spectrum of themes including: harvest, arbor, birds and other wildlife, seaside, clipper ship, teatime, Native American, garden, floral, lighthouse, and much more. The book also includes two practice exercises, one step by step project and close up instruction on lettering. Drawing on nature and poetry for her own inspiration, Pompano makes woodburning easy to learn, fun, and rewarding. You will be amazed by how rapidly your abilities grow and improve with just a small investment of time, patience, and practice! Review the author introduces what five tips she recommends, how to create a variety of dimension, shade and texture with your woodburner and how to develop your drawing skills, and close-up instruction on lettering. The book also includes border patterns and images in themes including harvest, arbor, seaside, floral and more. Wood burning?drawing a design on wood with a special tool?can produce stunning works of art. Pompano, an artist whose love of nature drew her to wood burning, guides novices through basic tools and techniques, including selecting the appropriate materials and designing distinctive artworks. Much of the book is devoted to projects, including several beginner projects designed to introduce basic concepts, as well as a pattern treasury featuring mix-and-match elements and fully realized projects. VERDICT Pompano's expertise combined with the comprehensive information and wide variety of projects make this a fine addition to library collections. From the simple beauty of a single oak leaf, to an elaborate portrait of nature, the patterns in this book are beyond compare. You'll find techniques for getting started in woodburning and how to develop your pyrography skills. The heart of this book is a treasure trove of patterns: individual elements, borders, and central images which can be mixed and matched to create personal works of art. Or, you can refer to the authors complete compositions which weave poems and verse with imagery. Pattern themes cover a wide spectrum including harvest, arbor, birds and other wildlife, seaside, clipper ship, teatime, Native American, garden, floral, lighthouse, and much more. I have wanted to try this lost art for quite some time but other books have been a bit daunting or too simplistic. This one was different. It lead me through the craft step by step, from chosing the tools (I had no idea that there even was a choice) the wood and the patterns. I now know how to transfer designs of my own making, create lettering and add color to the finished product. The artist led me through each project through words and amazing pictures of her work. I can't wait to make a sampler quilt as I learn the craft. From the Back Cover Thousands of Woodburning Design Possibilities at Your Fingertips With a treasure trove of patterns to select from—individual elements, borders, and central images—Woodburning Project & Pattern Treasury allows you to mix and match pieces to create an infinite number of personal works of art. Deborah Pompano takes you on a creative journey through the process of using basic drawing concepts and applying them to the design and pattern of a piece before you pick up a woodburning tool. Her infectious passion for art and woodburning is evident in her gentle instructional manner as she guides you through setting up your workspace, choosing your tools, and finding inspiration for your work. Drawing on nature and poetry for her own inspiration, Pompano makes woodburning easy to learn, fun, and rewarding. You will be amazed at how rapidly your abilities grow and improve with just a small investment of time, patience, and practice. About the Author Debbie Pompano is a professional artist and piano teacher living in Hanover, VA. She has taught at the John C. Campbell Folk School and has studied with premier woodburning artist and teacher, Orchid Davis. Debbie loves to weave poetry and inspirational verses into her nature and wildlife designs, whether burned into wood or painted in oils. Her woodburned pieces were featured in magazine articles in Creative Woodworks and Crafts (Aug. '06) and Pure Inspiration (Fall '06) and are available in galleries in Charlottesville and Ashland, VA. Learn more at www.harvestmoonstudio.net.

Package Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English