Pyrography (Fire Art On Wood) How To Find Inspirational Ideas - Part 2

Taking a trip out to a gallery or craft center is always a very worthwhile and enjoyable thing to do as an aid to soaking up ideas that you can interpret in your own way and go on to create your own unique Pyrography.

Let me point out straight away that you should not be thinking to copy another persons work but to look at alternative crafts to Pyrography. Observe design, color and presentation of each individual craft.

In any form of education the pupil will always be shown examples of work. Sometimes it is beneficial to show good and bad examples so that a pupil can determine what will be successful and what will not.

Having the opportunity to view work from accomplished individuals means that the student not only has a bench mark of quality work to aim for but also a wide range of workable ideas to draw from to stimulate their imagination to create quality Pyrography.

Making the most of a day out at an Arts and Crafts Exhibition.

If you get the chance to visit one of the larger Arts and Crafts Exhibitions that feature both craftsmen and suppliers of crafts materials, then jump at the chance to attend. You will be greeted by a feast of artists supplies and equipment, displays of work and demonstrations. You should be able to see the masters of their various crafts working and you may get the chance to try out a new craft yourself. There will be opportunities to ask questions and get professional advice.

Make good use of the resources because they will be in abundance. Don't wander aimlessly around the exhibition. Before your visit, make a few notes on what you would like to get out of the day. Write down on a notepad each of the important things that you want to find out about for your Pyrography, use bullet points and then when you walk around the exhibition with these points to jog your memory. It is easy to get side tracked when you are faced with such a diversity of things to see.

To have this hands on type of experience all in one place is very convenient. How many times a year do you have the opportunity to experience such a large collection of enthusiasts and an exciting extravaganza of all things arts and crafts? Take your time to pore over the vast array of colourful materials and equipment that suppliers have on display and you are bound to find new and innovative ideas to help you with your Pyrography. You may begin to see how to present your work in a brand new and ingenious way.

When walking around the exhibition is there anything that you find really stimulating as a piece of work?

If so what is it that attracts you to this piece?

Is it the design - colors - materials used or final presentation of the whole piece?

Once you have narrowed down what you like about the art/craft work, you could jot down a few words that represent the qualities that excite your imagination. Take into consideration the possibility of adapting your Pyrography in order to add some of the same qualities that inspire you.

As the craft suppliers are in competition with one another, there will probably be the chance to pick up artists materials/equipment at cut prices and also collect their catalogs and web site addresses for future use. Take advantage of free samples to help you remember their displays and utilize these as memory triggers.

Use the day to help you loosen up your thoughts and allow your mind to look at your craft of Pyrography from different angles. This leisurely and entertaining experience can be employed as an educational tool that at the end of the day may open up new and exciting opportunities for you!