Tiger Fire
Andrew M.
Wood
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Every day I seek ways to express my creativity and gain new experiences. For this year's Mother's Day, I decided to create a woodburning piece that would encompass beauty and strength. I wanted to depict a tiger, my mother's favorite animal, set ablaze as a symbol of the fiery love and protection that my mom embodies. Woodburning, aka pyrography, involves using a heated tool to burn designs onto wood. It requires patience, precision, and a steady hand. To create my tiger, I selected a beautiful piece of cherry, ensuring a suitable canvas. The process began by sketching the tiger on paper, etching the stripes and flames. Next came the transfer. I chose to use a combination of tracing paper and charcoal paper to transfer the sketch onto the wood. Then the burning began. The process of shading and blending required meticulousness, as one wrong move could mar the piece. As I finished the burning, I marveled at every stroke and burn. Each came together to celebrate my mom's devotion to my life. Presenting this woodburning piece to my mom on Mother's Day was emotional. Through this artwork, I conveyed my gratitude and love for her support. The tiger on fire embodied her incredible strength as a mother. Creating this piece for Mother's Day was a labor of love, allowing me to express my heartfelt appreciation for my mom. The beauty and symbolism captured within the artwork ensured a gift that would resonate with my mom for years to come.
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Being able to imagine and come up with solution and/or ideas. Creativity is what gives life meaning, being able to imagine and create to bring more into this world whether it’s through invention or art. Creativity is what makes kids so curious and what makes some people so successful.
