Bee Locke is the author of Creative Woodburning and a full time Pyrography artist and teacher. Through her business, BeeSymmetry Designs, she sells a wide array of woodburned artwork online and at craft shows in her local region. In 2022, she founded the Creative Woodburning School where she plans to continue building her online course offerings to help Pyrography enthusiasts of any skill level to hone their skills. You can see more about Bee and her work at www.BeeSymmetry.com

1. How long have you been burning for and how did you discover pyrography/what got you started?

I’ve been burning since 2009 when I discovered this fun way to turn my illustration skills into a sensory experience creating functional art on wood. I’ve been hooked ever since!

2. Describe your style in three words

Bold, Intricate, Nature-inspired

3. What are your favorite tools to use when wood burning (machines, nibs, wood, other odd tools etc...)?

My favorite tool is my Razertip SS-D10, but I also use other pyrography machines as well as torches to create the effect I want.

4. Do you make any other kind of art? What kinds of other mediums do you like to work with?

I’m mostly a pyro these days, but I do enjoy adding mixed media elements to my burns to change it up! I play around with different colors and other natural materials like leather and stones.

5. What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I am a raspberry farmer.