farinaz k.
  • Bio
  • What is Pyrography
  • Exhibitions
  • Pyrography Collections
    • Pop Art Strip (2012)
    • Burnt in Time (2011-2012)
    • Sportography (2009-2010)
    • Selected Works (2006-2008)
  • Commission work
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Burning Passions, Etching Stories​

Welcome to my portfolio, where I practice the ancient art of pyrography—the controlled dance of heat and wood.

My journey into woodburning began as a fascination with permanence. There is something profoundly satisfying about taking a simple, raw piece of timber and applying a heated tool to meticulously draw out a story.

My Process: Writing with Fire

In my studio, I trade paintbrushes for a pyrography pen. This tool isn't just an instrument; it's how I connect fire to the canvas. Using precise heat control, I manipulate the charring process, carefully layering shades, from the lightest sepia tone to the deepest ebony black. Every line is intentional, every shadow carefully etched. This is a meditative and challenging craft where mistakes can’t simply be painted over—they become part of the art’s unique history.

The final result is a tactile, aromatic, and deeply personal creation that transcends a simple flat image. It’s my way of capturing ephemeral moments, intricate portraits, and natural beauty onto a warm, enduring surface.

​Explore the gallery to see what stories I have burned into existence.


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