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Wood Burned Or Pyrography Pet Portrait For Memorial Or Living Celebration

We all cherish the animals that we have had as pets, or are part of the family. What a better way to celebrate them, whether they are with us still, or have gone on, than to have a portrait of their likeness wood burned onto a wall art piece, a serving board or tray, an urn or another object. I will work with you to come up with a concept that will be best for your needs and either my wife, artist Shannon White, or I will pyrography burn your pets image onto your desired object. The image can be a simple line drawing to a very intricate rendering. Please let us know how best we can help you. Click "Contact Maker" to discuss your project. The pricing for a wood burning will start at around $150 not including the object. The project time frame will range based on the object we are wood burning, the detail of the image, and how busy we are at the time, but please allow at least 5-6 weeks for most projects. If you need something more quickly, we may be able to rush a project.

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Darin White

Darin White

Darin White

Lawrence, KS
Member since: 2016
4.9
32 Maker Reviews
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    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

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    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

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    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

As an artist, I found my love of objects at an early age. I was always drawing diagrams on napkins and discussing how things were made, like my father and grandfather. They owned and operated a display manufacturing business, so I was around design and material process from the beginning. My entrepreneurial career began around the age of seven, when I asked my dad to help me cut out some wood shapes on a small jigsaw, added color and sold them on the driveway. i was hooked.

After a year playing college football and throwing javelin in Indiana, I honed my art skills especially metal fabrication and casting finishing with a BFA in sculpture at the University of Kansas. During art school my brother Brian and I designed and made alternative clothing for the skate crowd. My wife and I began selling visual merchandising products to retailers, eventually garnering major clients all over the world. We also started HAVA studios to collaborate on creative projects which led to unique and very high end work. Many times I was providing the design and project management and not having the time to work on the making. I have had to carve out time to make art and also collaborated with my wife on award winning public art.

A few years ago, after chain saw carving a large 8' sculpture out of a huge spalted maple log. The wood cut away was so beautiful, so I carved my wife small piece and hung it on a silver chain. She received many comments and requests about the "wearable sculpture" pendant and I started making them for family and friends, and eventually galleries. Because splating is a natural process; like a finger print, there are no two alike. I expanded the hand carvings to earrings and rings, and then started making other objects including small freestanding sculptures and charcuterie/cheese serving boards, while filling custom requests for furniture and lighting as well as interior design.

My work is driven by my love of shape and form. I tend to be minimal in design. I work with whatever material is the best for the project but have an affinity for wood and metal. I also work in stone, acrylic, glass, resin, foam, and many other unique materials. I take commissions while also producing my original designs. My fine artwork is available upon request.

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  • TS

    Troy Stewart

    For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board
    5.0

    I curated Darin to create a piece for an employee who recently purchased their dream home. Darin's communication, attention to detail and professionalism is second to none. Thank you for an excellent piece that my employee will enjoy for many years.

  • KA

    Kathleen Anderson

    For Walnut Wood Charcuterie, Cheese, Bread, Serving Or Cutting Board
    5.0

    I was desperately searching for a specific charcuterie board for a family weekend when I came across Darin’s website. While he had a few finished boards available, I wanted a little different shape. I asked Darin if he could create a board for me and have it shipped to arrive within 10 days. A bit unreasonable, yes! But Darin was so willing to work with me to create a board for my event. He sent me pictures of different woods and we finally settled on a red wood elm with a bark edge. Not only did it arrive on time but it was early. It was perfect. Just beautiful. I have received so many compliments from my friends and family. I keep it out in the kitchen as decor because it is a unique piece of art that cannot be kept in a cabinet. Darin was so wonderful to work with. He was professional, great with communication and so kind to work with me under such a crazy timeline. I highly recommend Darin and would buy from him again.

  • AS

    amanda Sanchez

    For Cutting board
    5.0

    Darin was wonderful! He took my requests and made a beautiful cutting board for my friend's wedding. It was a unique piece that I wouldn't have been able to fine anywhere, especially for the price. He worked with my budget and was very clear about all of the different options and their pricing. He was very responsive and showed me photos along the way. I highly recommend working with him:)

  • JL

    Joseph Losito

    For Illuminated Wood Base for Glass Sculpture
    5.0

    This project was truly one of a kind. The finished product turned out even better than we had hoped. Thanks go to Darin for taking the time to work with us on the fine points and details that really made this a special item. We met several times during the process to consult on these decisions. This was a unique design and Darin's professionalism and careful approach made the difference.

  • JC

    John Crespi

    For Polenta Serving Boards
    4.7

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