Photography by Aidan Ward @yellowtailwood
About
Beatris Bogomilova is a talented artist and architectural designer, originally born in Bulgaria and living in Vancouver, Canada. She started drawing at an early age and her great grandmother encouraged her growth, telling her that her hands were “made of gold”.
She honed her skills at the University of Waterloo, where she studied architectural design and learned how to present concepts, work with clients, and use digital and woodworking tools. She applies these skills to her art, creating stunning pieces with pyrography (wood burning) that showcase her creativity and passion.
Beatris dreams of blending architecture and pyrography, and making interiors with wood-burned murals, furniture and millwork that match the space. She has done some amazing projects, like an elk scenery on a wall hung folding desk, mountains on a live edge bar, tabletops and more.
Beatris also loves to collaborate with other artists and make special commissions for people who want to give unique gifts or keepsakes. She can make anything from custom signs, pet portraits, growth charts for kids and more. Her goal is to bring happiness with her art, and she is thrilled when her clients are moved to tears.
Bisa Lisa Studio is the creative expression of a girl who never lost her sense of wonder and mischief. Bisa was a nickname given to her by her older sister, and Lisa means a fox in Bulgarian. She grew up as an energetic, cheeky kid who loved to prank others and make them laugh. She also loved to draw and dream of a world where she could share her craft and positivity with others. Bisa Lisa Studio is a tribute to her inner child and a reminder to always be generous, curious and thoughful.
“So this, I believe, is the central question upon which all creative living hinges: Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?”
― Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Photography by Aidan Ward @yellowtailwood
The Process:
It starts like any form of art, with a vision and a sketch. The difference is that the canvas is not paper or fabric, it is wood. There are many different wood types that can be used but Beatris’s favourites to work on are Ambrosia Maple, English Walnut, Elm and Spruce.
Pyrography, also known as woodburning, is a method of drawing on wood using a heated metal tip. There are different shapes and sizes of the tips that can create various textures. It is a slow process, but also can go from zero to a hundred really quick if you keep the tip on the wood for too long. Mistakes are easy to make, and difficult to ‘erase’, thus the process requires a steady hand, a lot of patience, and extreme attention to detail.
Beatris plans to teach workshops at Lee Valley once the pandemic settles. Keep up with her latest work on all social media platforms.
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