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
and opened up a whole new world.
