Lynn Adams….Pyrographics: Fine Art In Woodburning

         Pyrography is the ancient art of burning designs into wood. Today this artform is rarely seen….especially in the way I am creating my work. It is a unique blend of mixed media. Having a Fine Art background in watercolor and the printmaking technique of etching, I have incorporated this knowledge and technique into my woodburnings. Because of this, my creative approach to the medium is very unique and different from the way it is usually seen and done. I have had many comments about the airbrush quality of my backgrounds and the intricate fineness of my lines and detail. People also say they’ve never seen anything else like it…..that my technique is exquisitely beautiful and captures a dimensional, realistic quality. On some pieces, a touch of color also adds an unusual effect with the use of watercolor or oil pencils enhancing areas of the wood, while letting the natural grain show through. I photograph most of my own reference material for use in sketching out my subject matter onto the wood, and often combine several photos to create the finished piece. A final finish of acrylic satin protects the artwork and wood. Every step from the raw wood to the final finishing is original and done by hand to create a unique work of art.

I am a former Disney artist. I’ve studied at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Florida, and have taken workshops at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. I am a current member of the National Woodcarvers Association, the Dayton Carvers Guild and the Ohio Arts and Crafts Guild. I have won many awards through the years with my artwork at nationally known fine art and craft shows and have now started receiving recognition and winning awards with my fine art woodburnings.

I do custom work on request of any subject matter and can create a wide variety of unique and beautiful pieces…. Including collectors plates, containers and boxes, plaques, framed artwork, clocks, gourds and more.