Let Your Roots Show

November 13, 2012

There are all sorts of ways to come up with ideas for a composition. Part of why I chose the name Uberdoodles was because I tend to mix and match at my discretion. For the past year or so, digital … Continue reading →

Home Sweet Home

August 4, 2011

Copper Rumped Hummingbird and Hibiscus flower. Pyrography on Pine. 10.5 x 7.75 I have two great friends who take amazing photographs, especially of wildlife. My woodburning of a Chickadee is based on one of their photographs. I love making photos … Continue reading →

Cowboy Flourishes

July 21, 2011

Pyrography on Pine, 7 x 5 I love burning knots and patterns and flourishes. Western culture and fashion feature them prominently and I’ve found that on various commissioned projects they’re always a welcome touch. The central composition of this wood … Continue reading →

Grizzly Growl

July 15, 2011

Pyrography on pine. 7.75 x 10.5 One of the more popular wood burnings I’ve made, this snarling fellow now resides in Burford, Ontario. Using photo reference and my hobby burner my goal was to bring the bear to life. The … Continue reading →

Remains of the Day

July 10, 2011

Pyrography on Pine. 10.5 x 7.75 The original artwork can be purchased through the shop section or by contacting me. Prints and Cards of Remains of the Day can be purchased through Fine Art America. The American Museum of Natural … Continue reading →

Rush, A Farewell to Kings

July 10, 2011

Pyrography on Pine. 8.5 x 11 The classic King Skull image from the classic Album by the classic Band. This piece is an entirely literal translation of the original art by Hugh Syme. It was a gift to my big … Continue reading →

Halifax Harbour

July 7, 2011

Pyrography on pine. 10.5 x 7.75 The original artwork can be purchased through the shop section or by contacting me. Prints and Cards of Halifax Harbour can be purchased through Fine Art America. I made my first journey to Atlantic Canada in 2008 to the … Continue reading →

Serenity