Welcome to Wood on Water, located on Passamaquoddy Bay in
the historic seaside community of Eastport, Maine in Washington County.
We specialize in wood-burned and hand-painted distinctive giftware and home
furnishings.
Woodburning, or pyrography, literally means "writing with fire", and
is the art of using an electric "pen", or stylus, to etch designs into
wood and other natural materials. Various pen tips can be used interchangeably
to burn in desired effects such as shading and shadows. In the days before electricity,
the woodburning tool for this ancient art was heated in the hearth's fire. Once
the image is burned onto the wood, color may be added as well as a stain or finish.
Choose from an extensive inventory of themes ranging from nautical to historical.
All pieces are original, unique, and handcrafted in our workshop in Eastport,
Maine.
Some popular choices include document/keepsake boxes, treasure chests, and
lap desks. Browse to view our newest pieces or contact us directly about custom
orders such as pet portraits and/or urns for your beloved dog, cat, bird, or
other pet. Custom chair rails, baseboards, wildlife scenes, and local or antique
maps can also be created. Perhaps you have a favorite flower or would like a
wood-burned piece which highlights your boat. The options are limited only by
your imagination.
VINTAGE IMAGES
I love looking for old images, and reproducing them, in Pyrography. Here are two examples of lap desks, I have done, and will feature in my shop, Wood On Water this season. First is a tile design, by 19th century artist Walter Crane, of a shore bird and fish. Who's feeding who? Second is a Vintage crate label for grapes. Enjoy!
MY SQUIDOO LENS
Check out my lens on Squidoo!, you will see more of our work, with links to some of our albums. We hope you will find our work unique, and worthy of future reference for your gift giving needs! ...
www.squidoo.com/giftspetportraitsLabels: art, gifts, holiday gifts, pet memorials, pet portraits, pet urns, pets, pyrography, shopping, squidoo, unique gifts
NEW DESIGNS FOR 2008!
FRESH, NEW STUFF FOR 2008!
We always like to keep the images, and designs varied, to give people a lot of
options, and ideas. Not to mention the fact, that I love finding great new and interesting things to do on my pieces! ENJOY!
NEAT FOLKSY DESIGN ON 12 BY 12" LAP DESKTHIS UNIQUELY SHAPED CHEST, IS A STUNNING PIECE, GREAT FOR STORING
CHRISTMAS CARDS, OR SPECIAL ORNAMENTS! L-14" W-11" D-51/2"
BELOW ARE A COUPLE OF GREAT WINE CARRIERS. ONE , WITH A VINTAGE IMAGE OF A BURGUNDY BARREL, WITH GRAPES. THIS ONE ALSO HAS GRAPE CLUSTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CARRIER.
THE CARRIER ON THE RIGHT, FEATURES AN IMAGE OF ONE OF RENARD'S "FANCIFUL FISH" FROM HIS 1800'S NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTION.
BOTH OF THESE CARRIERS HAVE SLIDING DOORS ON THE FRONT. APROX 14-15" TALL, AND ARE LARGE ENOUGH TO HOLD A MAGNUM TOO!
Labels: Lap Desks, New Designs, Wine carriers, Wood On Water
Our Pet Portraits and Urns
Custom Pet Portraits
& Urns
From Wood On Water
Our Pets are important members
of our families! Here, your Pets Portrait can be done
on an urn, chest, wine carrier, lap desk wall board, and more. Done from your
Pets photo, We wood burn it, hand paint it, and stain and finish the piece.
Each step, is done with great care and detail, Making our Pet Portraits and
Urns, Top of the line, in craftsmanship, originality, and affordability!
Labels: Custom Pet Portraits And Urns
The Artistic Process
Pyrographic rendition of a 1511 woodcut
I use pyrography, which literally means "writing with Fire", to add definition, depth, texture and the extended life, that burned lines give to a piece.
I use designs that vary, from ones that I create, to interesting images that I see everywhere. Much of my work is done from images, or ideas, provided by my clients, which makes for a very unique and personal gift. Military ,Family Crests,Pet Portraits, and icons related to Police, Firemen etc. are popular choices.
Much thought and detail, goes into each one of a kind
piece, that Dave and I create. Enjoy!
The Team At Wood On Water
My husband David and I, welcome you to Wood On Water's new Blog!
Although I have been a pyrographic Artist for many years, Dave and I began working as a team, when we moved to Down east Maine from Mass. three years ago.
Dave's job- Using Maine white pine, Dave creates all of our chests, lap desks, wine carriers, Pet Portrait boxes and urns, trays, and more! Then the pieces come to me......my part next time!
Labels: The Team
Wood on Water Blog Launched!
We're excited to announce the launch of our new Wood on Water blog, which will feature news about our hand crafted products.
NEAT FOLKSY DESIGN ON 12 BY 12" LAP DESK
