Hello -
I am Diane Frederick , a self-taught pyrographer
or wood burner . I have been making professionally wood burned designs for over 25 years . I specialize in portraiture , both
human , and animal . I have done primarily horses and dogs for animal portraits. I am ready to tackle any species though.
I absolutely love to find the spirit residing within the individual , and bring it to life on wood . As my projects finish
to completion , the spark of the spirit emerges , and things start looking more three dimensional even though they are on
a two dimensional surface . I also enjoy using gem inlay with wood burning to create mandala designs on plaques , bowls ,
and boxes . My wildlife designs are burned upon these surfaces too . In 2007 I plunged into the world of gourds. I find them
beautiful and unique , a new challenge for my pyrography skills . I have become a member of the Washington State Gourd Society,
which has broadened my horizons , opened up a whole new world , and introduced me to a wonderful group of people. I
also took part in an international project that you may be interested in exploring , at muralmosaic.com (live link below
left)
I participated in the horse mosaic project , Le
Cadeau Du Cheval.
