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The Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia is one of the most
photographed mills in the United States. It has been the subject for
calendars, postcards and other forms of artistic expression for many
years. It is also one of Don’s favorite man-made subjects, having been
woodburned by him on many occasions. Don can provide a copy of this
mill in a variety of sizes. If you are interested in the Mabry Mill,
contact Don for information about getting your personal individualized
burning of Mabry Mill. | |
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An opportunity to enjoy a unique piece of handcrafted art...
and memories that last a lifetime…
For nearly thirty years, Don has been
experimenting with, and developing his own unique approach to the
ancient art form known as
pyrography. This experimenting led Don to basswood as his choice of
wood. The softest of the hardwoods, its nearly grainless surface
provides a natural canvas for creating replicas of God’s scenic
beauty.
Don’s subjects often are drawn from nature and include animals,
birds and other scenic representations of God’s creation. They also
include such man-made creations as old mills, covered bridges and
homesteads. Don has created many, many burnings of people’s homesteads
from a bygone era. The monochromatic approach gives a feeling similar
to the old sepia prints from early generations of photographs. Don’s
attention to such details such as perspective and shading give a
photographic quality to his work.
Woodburnings from St. Basil’s Cathedral in Red Square, to the Blue
Ridge Parkway and animals, lighthouses and bridges in between…
Subject matter for Don’s woodburnings has greatly expanded through the
years, and includes special landmarks (such as St. Basil’s Cathedral in
Red Square, Moscow), and a wide variety of animals and birds captured
in their natural settings. Included are such diverse items as wooden
business cards (16 by 12 inches in size), a woodburning of Nantucket
Island, castles and a large number of houses. Some of these house
projects were taken from old photographs and they range from homesteads
that no longer exist, to very modern structures. In one case it was a
pair—a cabin in the mountains near Lake Arrowhead, and a residence in
one of Southern California’s many communities. They have also included
quite a number of pets, such as dogs and cats and other animals.
Re-creating your favorite scene or bridge or animal…
Because of the individual nature of each woodburning, keeping a large
inventory of items has never been practical. At the same time, there
are a number of items on display here that have become best sellers at
festivals (such as the Yankee Peddler Festival, Canal Fulton, Ohio in
September), craft shows and other craft boutiques (Sols’ in Berlin,
Ohio, for example). If you are interested in any of the items shown
here, please contact Don for information about orders. Or, if you have
an idea for a special project, contact Don for information about how
such a project could be undertaken.
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