
A Fusion of Pyrography and Painted Expression
My woodburning and painted works explore the ephemeral qualities of the natural world—those fleeting moments when light, color, and form are in constant transition. By combining pyrography with oil and acrylic, I create surfaces that balance permanence and impermanence. The burned lines offer a sense of structure and history, while the soft pigments—often layered in translucent glazes—suggest movement, atmosphere, and change.
This interplay between fixed and fluid allows me to evoke dissolving forms and overlapping realities. I'm interested in how time leaves its mark, both subtly and dramatically, and how we perceive beauty in what is momentary. Each piece becomes a kind of meditation on transformation, where the physical process of burning and painting mirrors the quiet shifts unfolding in nature—and within ourselves.
Pareidolia 2022, oil & woodburning on basswood 16 x 20 "
The Embrace 2023, oil, woodburning & stain on basswood 30 x 40"
Sheridan Sky 2022, oil & woodburning on basswood 5 1/2 x 7 1/2"
Connecting Flight 2023, oil & woodburning on basswood 5 x 5"
Morning Musings, 2023, oil and woodburning on basswood 4 1/2 x 6 1/2"
Niagara River 2022, oil, woodburning & resin on basswood 6 x 6"
Untitled 2022, oil, woodburning & stain 5 x 7"
Untitled 2024, mixed media 12 x 3"
Evening Sunlight Dancing on the Lake 2024, oil, woodburning and gold leaf on basswood 12 x 12 "
Conduit 2023, oil, woodburning & chain on basswood 7 x 5"
Blue Skies Ahead 2022, oil, woodburning, watercolor and gold leaf on basswood 8 x 8"
Untitled (commission) 2023, oil and woodburning on basswood 12 x 12"