After Dark was October’s burn challenge! Some people went for cozy night-time vibes, while others leaned into the spooky side. I definitely landed in the creepy zone myself. I was totally inspired by this month’s winner, not just by her challenge submission but also by what she shared earlier in the Inspiration channel in The Burn Club!

and the winner is…

Austine of tinibellcreations

Austine created some small pieces instead of one big burn which is such a smart way to explore an idea or technique without the pressure of a huge project!!

The eye piece has that juicy texture that pulls you in right away. It almost looks like tree bark staring at you… In the other piece, the layered trees are my favourite. The way the trunks stack and fade gives you that true night depth, and then the creepy creatures peeking through make you wonder how many more there are. I love the scratch marks on the bark too, like traces left behind as the creature is slipping into hiding…

Together the two burns play with depth, texture, what’s seen and what’s hiding. Such a fun and creative take on After Dark, and a great reminder that working small can still spark big ideas.

To celebrate, Austine got full access to The Pyrography Summit!

The summit is one huge collaboration of all things pyrography and business! My favorite part of The Summit? The 8 masterclasses with professional pyro’s sharing their techniques, tips and pyro expertise!

You can follow tinibellcreations on instagram or check out more of her awesome work in the club!

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