The Innovative Artist - Art Of Pyrography

Packed with encouraging, practical and insightful advice on pursuing your own artistic path, this book covers everything you need to draw with fire - whether you are an experienced pyrographer or want to expand your horizons with a new medium. Containing: A brief overview and history of the subject A tools and equipment section An introduction to the basic techniques and information on surfaces that you can safely burn. How to transfer designs onto surfaces and incorporate a mixed media approach by looking at shading techniques Introducing color into your work Playing with backgrounds How to protect your finished pieces. Chapters include: Color: Incorporating colored pencils (for bright rainbow shades), watercolor (for its luminous transparency) and oils (for their buttery, blendable consistency and jewel-like colors); Using resin to finish your work - which results in a beautiful glass-like finish; Using gold leaf to add a touch of magic.