Painter's Palette

Oh it's been a while, hasn't it? I've been swamped with work and also doing more one the @ignitedinspiration side of things 😀 Go check it out if you're curious! . Anyway, I started this one a while back. Just something for fun. Really love my basket weave tip for edges! https://www.instagram.com/p/CIms2i8lAjX/?igshid=1lbuvi1qh2sr

Looks like I didn’t post the finished version of this one. I made this for my dad. My mom poured it for me. The tiny hint of gold glitter just lights it up! I’m so happy with how it turned out! . #pyrography #pyrographyartistsofinstagram #pyrographyart #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #woodburning #california #woodworking https://www.instagram.com/p/B7yzcS_Fwfy/?igshid=evj00gxyf4h1

I can't believe I completely forgot to post these! One is my mother-in-law's clothing logo and the other is a name plate for my neighbor. Both were very fun to work on. I tried using a white charcoal pencil for the first time. It had a nice matte look against the metallic pink of the logo. . #pyrography #woodburning #pyrographyart #pyrographyartists #art #woodworking #customsigns #artistsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B7xRM4Hl46F/?igshid=q3n8nowvx900

Aaaand this is the second half of my super secret project! 😄 It was fun to work on and I learned a lot about small details. My friend loved the little shoes so it was all worth the effort! Check out my previous post for the first part of the project!😊 . #pyrography #pyrographyartist #pyrographyart #pyrographyartists #artistsoninstagram #artistoninstagram #art #artist #customsigns #customnamesign https://www.instagram.com/p/B1KuMYWlPq5/?igshid=p70bt0qigzo3

So this is half of a super secret project I have been working on (for forever!!) for a friend and it’s finally all done! 😅 . It was great getting to see how excited she was😊 She kept saying she loved it! Couldn’t ask for a better reward! . And now she wants to help me get some sales for them! 😮 Thankfully my mom knows about all that business-y stuff! Otherwise I’m not too sure how I’d fair🤣 But yeah, I guess we’ll see how this goes? . #pyrography #pyrographyart #pyrographyartists #pyrographyartist #artistoninstagram #customnamesign #customsigns #art #artist #startup https://www.instagram.com/p/B1Kr9dMF8j0/?igshid=6k6qe5uwyhl4

My wonderful husband left this cute little note on my desk yesterday on top of my first attempt at pyrography! I haven’t seen it in ages!😮I think it was from back in my high school years? . Oh my poor mom was trying to get me into it with her, but I got so sooo frustrated with it! I had the childish notion that I could somehow impress her with my “skills” 🤣 so embarrassing! She was just so good!Making detailed portraits and things I’d never attempt! I wanted to make her proud but I had no control over that silly wide edge tip. Look at those sad bubbles!🤣 they’re the worst! What even is shading?! . But I suppose I just needed some time to come around ☺️ the next pic is from my semi-secret project for my dad. Seeing them side by side gives me hope that I’m not quite a lost cause, but having the ones I care about point it out to me is definitely reassuring! . So if I can do it, then know that you can too! Let me know what you’ve seen some progress in! 😮 I’d love to hear about it! And if you think you haven’t made progress in anything, just take a step back and look around! What you notice may surprise you! . #pyrography #pyrographyart #pyrographyartist #artistsoninstagram #woodburning #progress #art #artist #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/B07MWItFlhq/?igshid=1m8wy69msk1gz

Just got a new lightbulb for over my desk (😆 it's the little things in life) but it really shows off that pretty shine~ . This it one of my favorites. It was fun designing her ninja-like collar. I can't wait to get some others I'm working on finished! . #artresin #resinart #anime #acrylicpainting #painting #pyrography #woodburning https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw1B3vrBer0/?igshid=1qgatt388ntxd

I'm surprised just how different it looks with resin. There's a few spots on the edge that need a bit more, but I'm still so happy with the results! . #artresin #resinart #anime #acrylicpainting #painting #pyrography #woodburning https://www.instagram.com/p/BwdJC0_BUod/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hswj44xown5k

Ok so these are the most difficult things to photograph 😅 I knew it would be hard, but man I was not prepared for that shine! Resin was the best idea! I might try a tiny bit more glitter next time but I'm so happy with how they came out 😆 I have so many I want to do next! I can't finish them fast enough . #woodburning #pyrography #resin #painting #anime #metallic #mixedmedia #acrylic #resinart #artresin #art https://www.instagram.com/p/BwbSqadh1TL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=edw2y2kbbw1f

Decided to go with cooler colors for this one. What do you think? It broke up the space pretty nicely but I didn't want to go overboard so I only did a few spaces. A successful experiment, if you ask me. . There are still quite a few I want to get ready before I attempt resin. It's been slow going because of my cold. 😤 But it won't stop me! Don't let anything stop you guys either! . #woodburning #metallic #acrylicpainting #acrylic #anime #pyrography #trysomethingnew #hairstyles #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/Buia4RLh6FG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=188r4riuqxia3

Wow this paint is nearly impossible to photograph! That shine is no joke! It was so nice to paint again after so long! Metallic paint is such a nice change. 😄 It makes me really excited to see how it looks after I finally pour resin over it! It's going to be my first try at it, so here's to hoping it goes well! 😅 . #woodburning #metallic #acrylic #acrylicpainting #anime #pyrography #trysomethingnew #hairstyles #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/BuLM1_PB5FL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r6rchszk9q4n

Just spent the day in my mom's workshop and look at all the wood! I'm so sooo excited! 😮 Now there's so much to do! . #wip #woodworking #omg #soexcited https://www.instagram.com/p/Btr3Tdfhcea/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19l6sdhzt7fkb

Playing around with different temperatures for the new tip. I think I'm slowly getting somewhere, but this piece of wood has been fighting me the whole time. I had forgotten why I set this one aside for so long 😅 oh well, at least I'm learning? . #woodburning #pyrography #anime #hairstyles #wip https://www.instagram.com/p/BtbyAIbBnrM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8h33vslsb52g

Omg! Look at this crazy sharp tip my parents got me o: It's so awesome! I can make the tiniest lines now! The gold one used to be my favorite but I haven't had a small enough one for my liking on the new burner. . Welp, there goes any hope for keeping a decent sleep schedule this weekend! I've suddenly got way too much to do! xD . #woodburning #pyrography #insect #artistsoninstagram #woodburningtips #arttools https://www.instagram.com/p/BtX55taht-I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xbm2jhykwp4a

Why are colored pencils so darn scary to use? They're so unpredictable and I don't know how to get the hang of it. I've never really tried to use them. It's so different and difficult lol . My mom makes it look so easy!! But I have no idea what I'm doing! 😅 Anyone have some tips for me? I need all the help I can get!! . #woodburning #pyrography #keychain #wip #flowers #chrysanthemum #mums #coloredpencil https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsj5Y0nhwYJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xyollixpf3qg

Here are my #bestnine2018 by favorites, I think?😮Can you believe that I only started giving wood burning a real chance this year? I can't even imagine not doing it now! 😆 There's so much wood on my desk! Lol I'm completely hooked! I have so many projects and ideas lined up that I'm just itching to get started! I don't do resolutions, but I do have a goal of getting more finished next year and selling at least one piece😀It's all so exciting! - So what about you guys? Did you try anything new this year? What challenges did you face? I'd love to hear about all your plans and experiences! - #2018bestnine #anime #woodburning #pyrography #artgoals #selfimprovement #letsdothis https://www.instagram.com/p/BsFe3_bBIHb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=121mfwyl9krhs

I'm starting to think that I might be overthinking this...What do you guys think? xD This will be a gift for my father, but I know that it will take a while especially since I'm going to try to do the back as well. I'm pretty excited about it! I hope it turns out ok. :) #woodburning #wip #drawing #pyrography #woodart #fun #weekend #gift #project https://www.instagram.com/p/Brr4LfphaIO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qo9wgv0rnou7