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.
Bald Eagles are one of my favorite subjects, and one of my most popular burnings. This seated eagle is one of my favorites. This eagle is approximately ten inches wide and twelve inches high, and sells at our shows for $49.95, plus tax.
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Humming birds have become a popular subject, and I have sold quite a few in this form, with three birds on a slim board, accompanied by some flowers. These sell for $39.95 at our shows, and can be ordered with either a personal check or one of these three credit cards, Master Card, Visa, or Discover.
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A bald eagle in flight has been another favorite, and this one, approximately twelve inches by twelve inches, sells for $49.95.
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I grew up in Western Kansas, where hunting pheasants is a part of the fall activities. This pair will not fly away from you, are on a board, fourteen inches wide and ten inches high, and sell for $44.95.
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Another bald eagle, this time just a head shot. It is one of several different head shots I have burned through the years and would sell for $34.95.
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This flying mallard had been a classic since I began going to shows, over thirty years ago.
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Waterfowl are a popular subject, and I have sold quite a few swimming ducks through the years. This pair is on a board ten inches wide and eight inches high and would sell for $34.95.
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Another head shot of a bald eagle.
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A lone male pheasant.
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The cardinal is the state bird of Ohio, as well as several other states, and has been a popular subject for many years. This one is on a small board, ten inches wide and nine inches high, and would sell for $34.95.
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Another image of our state bird, the cardinal.
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Another pheasant.
Eagle on plate
This is one of a few that I have burned on plates. My source of plates has been limited, but if you would like one something like this, let me know and we will see if we can work something out.
Peregrene Hawk
Another popular image
Sitting Eagle
Another bald eagle, I normally burn on a board ten inches high and eight inches wide, that sells for $45.00.
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