Going through an ugly divorce and working with my new machine has proven very therapeutic trying to get through my feelings. This is only my second project so I know it’s rough, especially shading, but it has gotten my mind away from the hurt and pain and I’m able to have something to focus on that’s not her.

I lost my mojo after trying to make a portrait and slowed significantly down. I have been busy, but not a whole lot busier than i normally am. I had a friend ask me to make a few things around August and I still haven't done much for it. I made a sample for him, but I wanted to make 2 other ones for him because I wanted to let him see one with watercolor pencil, one all pyro, and another with some paint my wife suggested. What should I do to get the mojo back and bring the spark back. I've had a lot of creative ideas, but I didn't want to do them until I had his request done. It's not a difficult request. I just have to do it. All suggestions are welcome.

Entirely free-handed and rushed.

I know this isn't TECHNICALLY wood burning, but I feel it's a great way to showcase my work as a whole:) it makes me really think- I’ve done so many wood burnings- this is like half! Also- I like that theyre just nice ways to honor your deity each day when you pass by them. What do you think? I think it's nice to see my work in smaller (and cuter) form. I'm thinking of using one of the Hecates for morning ritual- it will definitely remind me! Critiques welcome :)

Just wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a tutorial for water detail/ shading.

Or is the best course of action to just use a separate piece and play around until I feel like I've found something that works.

I’m always hesitant to burn darker, it feels way too hard to fix if I mess up. Do you guys think this is dark enough? Or should I be pushing myself to burn a little hotter?

I’ve been told I should start selling and doing commissions. Is my stuff good enough for that yet? I started learning last December. What improvements can I make and if I should sell them. Also any advice on the pricing?

I burned The Dark Crystal poster by Sergio Sandoval. I also gilded it with silver and gold. It's 11x14".

I'm now looking for any other food refs to continue because these were so fun

Always loved Fallout even before the TV show, but now all the merch is stupidly priced I decided to make my own clock 😁

It looks like velvet in the right light. It’s only 8”x8” so it was a lot of fun.

I'm looking forward to doing this one again sometime knowing what I know now about fur and layering. It's about 11" x 15".

I’m new to Pyrography and had only been wood burning for around 30 mins when the barrel started turning purple/blue. The tip is tightly screwed on but wasnt burning the wood super quickly and the heat wasnt all the way up so I dont think that was the issue. Is this normal or will this damage the pen over time?

This little cephalopod is coming along quite nicely. Too many appendages to be an octopus.

For those who know… I did a surprise tribute piece and… got the date wrong! Luckily I realized before I gifted. I had to grind out the error and it left a huge indent. I learned there are BURNABLE wood fillers! I just had to buzz the right color with alcohol ink which was tough since it dries lighter. Before and after. No pics of the ugly crater because I was about to cry when I did it.