Pyrography is an ancient art form of decorating objects by burning images into the surface with a heated implement. It is also commonly called pokerwork or woodburning. The word pyrography translated literally means "writing with fire".

A wide variety of natural tones and shades  can be achieved using this method. It lends itself easily to a wide variety of expressions and it is my favorite for use in pet portraits. The finished product produces an image that is as warm and inviting as the sepia photographic images of the past.