About the Artist
Artist's Statement About the Process
I am passionate about line, texture and color, which all come together through my tinted woodburning process. This process evolved over time as I experimented with tools and materials.
The tinted woodburning process begins by burning an image into wood using a pyrography tool. Each image is created through using an array of marks to build up the patterns and textures. Once the image is completed, I then apply layers of transparent stains, with a process of washing on, wiping off, and sanding. This creates the rich color that not only highlights the image, but also brings to life the wood grain, which comes can integral part of each piece. The last step in my tinted woodburning process is to strategically incorporate collage, infusing the piece with additional color and whimsy.
The uniqueness of the work, and the beauty of the images has resulted in continuous sales with every showing of the work, and an expanding patronage.
Biography
Kendra Morrison is an artist and teacher living in Santa Cruz, California, a community known as a vibrant arts community. She received her BFA with Honors in 1993, and is continually building skills and exploring new avenues of creativity. She is part of the LIFT Studio Arts Group and was awarded First Place in the Greater Bay Area Open in 2019. She regularly exhibits her work, participates in the annual Arts Council Open Studios, Los Altos Art and Wine Festival, and other local and regional arts events.
