Pyrography 101: Woodburning Illustration Techniques

A course by Ash Rudolph , Freelance Artist

Freelance Artist. Richmond, United States.
Joined August 2021

Discover the meditative craft of pyrography and learn to enhance wooden objects with unique illustrations inspired by the world around you

98% positive reviews (52)
2,652 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Discover the meditative craft of pyrography and learn to enhance wooden objects with unique illustrations inspired by the world around you

“I’m passionate about the meditative process that pyrography can give you: sitting down and carving, smelling the wood, and feeling the texture you create is just as important as the end result.”

Freelance artist Ashlyn Rudolph specializes in using pyrography techniques to create unique, wood-burned illustrations which she shares with over 15K followers on Instagram.

In this online course, she teaches you the essentials of pyrography. Learn to decorate your wooden objects using a combination of different woodburning techniques to make them truly unique. Ignite your creativity and draw amazing illustrations with heat.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 23 downloads

About the Wood
11 minutes, 18 seconds
Materials and Tools
8 minutes, 30 seconds
Sanding the Piece
3 minutes, 10 seconds
Linework
7 minutes, 18 seconds
Texture and Shadows 1
15 minutes, 4 seconds
  • 98% positive reviews (52)
  • 2,652 students
  • 17 lessons (2h 21m)
  • 23 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a decorative wooden plaque using woodburning illustration techniques.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

This course is for anyone with an interest in discovering the art of pyrography, from hobbyists to professional artists.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is required for this course, but knowledge of illustration or design in woodworking would be helpful.

In terms of materials, you will need a woodburning tool, a wooden plaque, sandpaper, a pencil, and a few other materials specified by the teacher in the course.


Reviews

2,652 Students
52 Reviews
98% Positive ratings

Ash Rudolph

A course by Ash Rudolph

Teacher Plus
Freelance Artist

Ashlyn Rudolph is a freelance artist based in Virginia, U.S. As a child, she was passionate about telling stories and making things, and realized from a young age that she wanted to pursue an artistic career. She went on to complete a BFA in communication arts at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she specialized in children’s illustration and design. Ashlyn later went on to teach herself how to illustrate with woodburning techniques.

After sharing her work online in 2020, she grew a following on TikTok and Instagram for her pyrography work and later left her job to pursue a full-time career in art. Ashlyn mainly works on personal pieces, but has collaborated with brands including Ketnipz LLC, creating illustrated backgrounds for their game, BeanKind. She also shares her work with over 15K followers on Instagram.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Wood and Workspace Preparation

    • About the Wood
    • Materials and Tools
    • Sanding the Piece
    • Setting Up the Workspace
  • U3

    Practicing Pyrography Techniques

    • Exercises to Control the Tool: The Lines
    • Exercises to Control the Tool: Texture and Shading
    • Getting Inspiration
    • Sketching the Design
  • U4

    Burning the Design onto Wood

    • Transferring the Sketch
    • Linework
    • The Details
    • Texture and Shadows 1
    • Texture and Shadows 2
  • U5

    Useful Tips

    • Packing and Protecting the Product
    • Showcasing Work on Social Networks
  • FP

    Final project

    • Pyrography 101: Woodburning Illustration Techniques

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Pyrography 101: Woodburning Illustration Techniques. Illustration, and Craft course by Ash Rudolph

Pyrography 101: Woodburning Illustration Techniques

A course by Ash Rudolph
Freelance Artist. Richmond, United States.
Joined August 2021
  • 98% positive reviews (52)
  • 2,652 students