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Welcome to Enchanted Wood pyrography the art work of
Polly Lowe
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See me at the following
shows
28th April 2012
Wareham art and craft show
2nd,3rd and 4th June 2012
Kingston
Lacy Dorset
28th and 29th July 2012
Mudeford arts
festival
3rd - 7th August 2012
Bovington Arts and crafts show Dorset
25th August 2012
Stock
Gaylard Oak Fair, Dorset
8th and 9th September 2012
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
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Ever since I was a young girl I have
always enjoyed drawing and painting, being a spiritual
person I particularly enjoy drawing pictures of
spiritual and fantasy themes with a particular interest
in fairies and angels. As a hobby i used to create
pictures and cards of angels for friends and family
but i didn’t take it any further than that
until I was introduced to the art of wood burning
(pyrography). Not knowing much about this, I quickly discovered
it was nothing like drawing with a pencil.
Pyrography is basically burning a design onto wood
using a very hot wire. You can use a variety of
woods, some burn better than others. Leather and
paper can also be used for pyrography. My particular favourite
is Sycamore, this is a pale wood with close grain which
burns evenly which gives greater control over the nib.
All my wood is from managed woodlands and prepared locally
to my own requirements which gives me more control over
how I want the wood. Often the wood has natural defects
and grain pattern or figure which with a little planning
can be used as part of the picture. I also paint a little
watercolour wash onto some of the finished pictures which
seems to compliment it well.
A lot of people who do pyrography will burn designs of
animals, buildings, countryside scenes etc but I decided
to carry on with the fantasy art theme. My work includes
pictures of faeries, angels, dragons, The Green Man, Native
American Chief, and Mermaid - amongst others. As well
as various size pictures I also decorate smaller items
such as spoons, bowls, pots, candlesticks with Celtic
knots, butterflies, flowers, leaves, toadstools - the
list goes on!
I have work in local galleries and do several craft shows
throughout the year where i give demonstrations or for
any one who wants to have a go themselves. I am happy
to do commissions on request, so treat yourself to a bespoke
mystical keepsake or give a gift for someone special.
You may choose the design and if you wish personalise
the item to make it even more unique. Each piece is finished
of by sealing the wood and then a coat or two of wax.
Each piece is suitable for wall hanging.
Stay
in touch with my lastest news on my facebook
page
or,
pol.lowe@yahoo.co.uk |
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Artwork © Polly Lowe
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