Dr. Hoo
An owl stares out from a round of spalted cottonwood, its wide eyes centered within the wood's natural shape. The spalting lines running through the surface become part of the feather pattern, blurring the line between what was burned and what the wood brought to the piece on its own.
The compact scale required a different kind of precision. Every detail of the face, from the concentric rings around each eye to the layered plumage beneath the beak, had to hold at close range. The bark edge remains intact around the full circumference, framing the subject the way the wood grew rather than the way a saw would cut it.
Dr. Hoo
2024
MEDIUM
Pyrography on spalted cottonwood
FINISH
Water-based polycrylic
DIMENSIONS
7.5” x 16” x 1”
STATUS
Available
$250
An owl stares out from a round of spalted cottonwood, its wide eyes centered within the wood's natural shape. The spalting lines running through the surface become part of the feather pattern, blurring the line between what was burned and what the wood brought to the piece on its own.
The compact scale required a different kind of precision. Every detail of the face, from the concentric rings around each eye to the layered plumage beneath the beak, had to hold at close range. The bark edge remains intact around the full circumference, framing the subject the way the wood grew rather than the way a saw would cut it.
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Each piece is carefully packaged with custom protective materials to ensure safe transit. Originals ship via insured carrier within the continental United States. International shipping is available on request. Delivery typically takes 5 to 10 business days from the date of purchase.
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Each piece is sealed with a protective finish, but wood is a natural material that responds to its environment. Display away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and high humidity. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. A detailed care guide is included with every piece.
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Due to the one-of-one nature of each piece, all sales are final. If a piece arrives damaged, contact me within 48 hours of delivery with photographs and I will work with you to resolve it.