Clover Heart pyrography, natural pigment and pastel on wood
Asparagus Heart pyrography, natural pigment and pastel on wood 10” x 22”
Sea Fan Heart pyrography, natural pigment and pastel on wood 8” x 12”
Pyrography technique
Driftwood Heart 01 pyrography, natural pigment and pastel on wood 8” x 15”
Onion Heart pyrography, natural pigment and pastel 6” x 24”
Originally from St. Martin, Fay Helfer received her MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). She uses a technique in her work called pyrography, which means “writing with fire,” a method of decorating wood with a controlled application of a heated point. Looking through all her work, Fay has mastered this technique in everything from the hearts above, to stunning portraits, skateboard art, and even a handmade Game of Thrones ‘risk’ game.
I love the way Fay transforms the vessels coming off the heart, seamlessly blending the anatomical and botanical.
View all of Fay’s hearts and other incredible work at fayhelfer.com. Seriously take a look.
credit to street anatomy
credit to street anatomy
[spotted by @sacrits]
