Woodburning Project & Pattern Treasury

Create Your Own Pyrography with a Treasure Trove of Amazing Patterns

New book includes designs from acclaimed artist, Deborah Pompano

(LANCASTER, PA) From the simple beauty of a single oak leaf to an elaborate portrait of an animal - the patterns of woodburning artist, Deborah Pompano are beyond compare for their realistic, detailed depictions of the natural world.

Inside her first book, Woodburning Project & Pattern Treasury (Fox Chapel Publishing, October 1, 2011), Pompano shares techniques for getting started in woodburning. Woodcrafters learn which 5 tips she recommends, how to create a vast variety of dimension, shade and texture and how to develop drawing skills for use in pyrography.

At the heart of this book is an unbelievable treasure trove of patterns. There's individual elements, border patterns, and central images which can be mixed-and-matched to create personal works of art. Or, readers can refer to one of the authors complete composition patterns which weave poems and verse with imagery from the natural world to create inspirational woodburnings.

The patterns cover a wide spectrum of themes including: harvest, arbor, birds and other wildlife, seaside, clipper ship, teatime, Native American, garden, floral, lighthouse, and much more.

About the Author:

Deborah Pompano - Debbie Pompano is a professional artist and piano teacher living in Hanover, VA. She has taught at the John C. Campbell Folk School and has studied with premier woodburning artist and teacher, Orchid Davis. Debbie loves to weave poetry and inspirational verses into her nature and wildlife designs, whether burned into wood or painted in oils. Her pieces have been featured in Creative Woodworks and Crafts, and Pure Inspiration, Woodcarving Illustrated, and Pyrography.. Learn more at her website, www.harvestmoonstudio.net.