Pyrography Seascape on Driftwood with Lighthouse and Boats painting on shingle open on the bottom

open on the bottom

in Japanese--made of native clay and known for its bold designs

which I’d bet would be a lot of fun to share a drink with

I like the connection between the figure mining for fish hidden below the surface of the ice and the box itself as a place where treasures are concealed and kept safe

Pyrography Seascape on Driftwood with Lighthouse and Boats painting on shingle open on the bottomThe pyrography on driftwood seascape was created by a K. Beaudoin in 2013. I must say that I think K did a pretty great job; complete with lighthouse on a rocky perch, tiny lobster boats and sail boats, waves, seagulls, and distant shore, this seascape feels rather like it was always there, embedded in this particular piece of driftwood and just waiting to be coaxed into view! I'd probably prop this piece in the windowsill, but it would also been easy