About
The Artist
Jake Burns is a Local 7 Ironworker and part-time freelance artist. Jake was born and raised in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and spent nearly every weekend at his grandparents’ cabin in Bartlett, New Hampshire. It was there that he found his love of the natural world. Throughout his childhood and teens, he experimented with graphite, charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolor, and pen & ink. In 2017 Jake found pyrography and it rapidly became his passion.
Presently, Jake lives in Salem, New Hampshire with his wife and several animals. He enjoys collaborating with everyday people to create personalized, sentimental artworks. In his free time he frequently attends local portrait and figure drawing workshops.
If you’d like to stay up-to-date with what Jake is currently working on, follow him on social media.
The Craft
Pyrography, also known as woodburning, is the ancient art of decorating objects by burning the surface with a heated tool. Through careful use of a hot metal tip, intricate designs are etched onto wood, leather, or even paper, allowing artists to create works with a unique and rustic appeal.
“One of my favorite aspects of pyrography is it’s versatility. I love exploring different techniques and tools, from burning sharp lines with a knifepoint tip to soft, smoky textures using a torch.”
Giving Back
To have a more positive impact on the world’s forests and wildlife, we are committed to donating a portion of every sale to the charity OneTreePlanted. Click the link below to visit their website and learn more about their efforts.
Together we’ve helped plant 68 TREES so far…
