Mike Holder: Photographer and Artist
A brief explination of what kind of art I actually do. For many years I have used a camera to make my living. I have litterly thousands of photographs that I have learned how to convert into a pattern. By creating a pattern from a photograph, or for that matter any other piece of art, I can transfer that image to my piece of wood and begin woodburning. Once the image is outlined I remove the pattern and begin putting in the detail. That is when my image begins to come to life. Once it is complete I add the color. I use heat set dyes commonly used only to color gourds. The dyes are only available from Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook CA. Anyone wanting to learn what I do need only contact me and I will follow up with more information. Otherwise watch the wood carving , scrollsaw, and craft magazines for articles about how you too can create this kind of beautiful art.
