Woodburning Realistic Animals: 20 Step-by-Step Pyrography Projects of Birds, Pets, and Wildlife

Description

Discover how to create amazingly lifelike portraits of animals, pets and wildlife in Woodburning Realistic Animals. Award-winning artist Minisa Robinson challenges the reader to rethink the possibilities of woodburning with her techniques for creating highly realistic art. Pyrographers who love animals and portraits will find 20 step-by-step projects here for North American and African wildlife, domestic animals, and birds. From cats and dogs to eagles, elk and elephants, each project includes hand-drawn patterns, photo references, and step-by-step instructions. Minisa covers all the woodburning basics, from supplies and surface preparation to protecting and sealing the finished piece. She provides essential skill-building tutorials for creating realistic eyes, noses, short fur, long fur, hair, manes, whiskers, and feathers. Tips and advice on working with photos, turning photos into patterns, and transferring photos to wood are also included.

Minisa Robinson worked as a graphic artist and publisher before becoming a self-taught pyrographic artist. Her artwork reflects her appreciation of the Rocky Mountains and the wildlife that lives there. Minisa has created four instructional pyrography DVDs, and is a frequent contributor to Pyrography magazine. Learn more about her art at www.minisa-pyrography.com.

A good book for someone who is a beginner or intermediate level artist who is looking to improve the realism in their artwork. -- "PyrographyMadeEasy.com" The perfect gift for any aspiring pyrographer who loves animals and wants to create better portraits. -- "Midwest Book Review"