A Gallery of artwork by Woodburning artist & Pyrographer, Don Worden
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.
Something new & special: Fan-Carved Peace Birds by Carolyn
There may be another show or two added to our schedule. When that occurs, they will be posted here. In the meantime, if you have a special request for a unique, "one-of-a-kind" burning for that someone special--or just for yourself, contact us at www.arquistudiogo.com.
An opportunity to enjoy a unique piece of handcrafted art...
and memories that last a lifetime...
For over 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.
The bridge at Mohican State Park, near Loudenville, Ohio
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A light on the coast of Maine.
A mill scene
Another favorite subject, an unknown house and mill scene. This scene is eighteen by twenty-four and sells for $249.95.
Dalton Presbyterian Church
This is the Presbyterian Church in the town where we live, Dalton, Ohio.It is on the National Historic Register. This burning sells for $250.00. Special projects such as homestead projects start at $175, plus tax and shipping. In you send me a picture and we agree on a project and a price, then I ask for 50% of the cost upfront, with the balance due upon delivery. We take Master Card, Visa, Discover, or a personal check. Work will begin after the payment method has cleared.
Light at Toledo
The light at Toledo, on Lake Erie that sells for $75.00.
Log House
A special project a few years ago. Contact me about your special project, don@arquistudiogo.com.
Mabry Mill
This is one of my favorite subjects, the Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western Virginia, probably the most photographed mill in this country. A large version of this mill, like on my front page, approximately twenty two by eighteen sells for $300.00.
Minnesota House
Some good friends in California asked me to wood burn this house in Minnesota that belongs to special friends of thiers.
Nagell House
The Nagell's were our hosts the first several years we exhibited at the Waterford Homes Tour and Craft Fair. Their house is situated in a beautiful setting outside the Village of Waterford.
Nativity
A sample of "primitive" architecture, a rendition of the stable where Jesus was born. I created this woodburning for the wife of a friend for Christmas. I would be happy to do one for you for $250.00.
Special House Project
This was a special project for one of my friends. Such projects start at $175.00, plus tax and shipping. You can send me a picture as an attachment to an email, don@arquistudiogo.com, or by "snail mail," whichever is more convenient for you. Once we have discussed the project and agreed upon a price, then I ask for a deposit of 50% up front, with the balance due upon delivery of the project.
Stemen Bridge
The Stemen House Covered Bridge located in Violet Township, crossing Sycamore Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio.
The King's Bridge
The King's Bridge in Sommerset County, Pennsylvania. We ran across this bridge while on vacation quite a few years ago, and I have burned it from either end, and at a couple different angles. The bridge usually is approximately ten inches by fourteen and sells for $59.95. We take Master Card, Visa, Discover or a personal check.
Uss Constitution
An historic ship from American History, the USS Constitution.
Virginia Log House
A special log house in Virginia. Because of the complexity and details, such a project would be in excess of $200.00. Have a special, unique house you would like memorialized in wood? Contact me and let us talk about it.
Waterford Post Office
The historic Post Office in Waterford, Virginia. The entire village of Waterford is on the National Historic Register. Waterford is home to the longest continuous running craft show in this country, the Waterford Homes Tour and Craft Fair, always the first weekend in October that includes a Friday. Each year, several homes in the village are open for tours during the fair. This burning is eighteen by twenty, and sells for $299.95.
Wertz house
Another house project, for our friends, the Wertz, of Canton, Ohio. Such a project is $175.00.
Wooster House
A special project for folks in Wooster, Ohio. this burning is twelve inches by sixteen, and such a project would run $225.00.
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