Hello, I'm Kez

Learn to create
realistic art, one
layer at a time

Pyrography, graphite and coloured pencil, taught gently and step by step. Whether you've never picked up a burner or pencil, or you've been creating for years, I'll help you build real confidence.

How can you learn with me?

Three simple ways in. Start wherever feels right, there's no wrong door.

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Never tried it before?

Free lessons

Short, friendly lessons in pyrography, graphite and coloured pencil. One small feature at a time.

Step-by-step pyrography cat portrait tutorial shown on a laptop

Prefer one project at a time?

Tutorials

Step-by-step portraits from line art to finished piece. Buy once, keep forever, go at your own pace.

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Ready for weekly support?

Phoenix Membership

Weekly live pyrography classes, the Phoenix Success Path, on demand tutorials and a kind community.

Pyrography artist Kez Halliday smiling with her pyrography pens and a framed bear portrait

Your translator of art

Meet Kez, your realistic art teacher and biggest cheerleader

I've been teaching since 2006 and fell in love with pyrography in 2017. I take the tricky bits of realism and turn them into simple, friendly steps, and now I'm bringing that same approach to graphite and coloured pencil.

I'll show you what to do, but I'll also help with the wobbly moments, when you're sure it's all gone wrong. Different tools, same foundations, patience, layering, and not being afraid to go dark. 

Real artists, real progress

What really stood out was how much she helped me believe in myself. Kez made everyone feel completely at ease, and the sessions were filled with laughter, light-hearted moments, and a real sense of enjoyment.
Milena

workshop student

I am not from an art background, however, I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Kez and even with my limited artistic skill I managed to come away with something I was proud of.

Joe

workshop student

Knowledgeable and encouraging. Enthusiastic and passionate about what she is doing. Everything a tutor should be. I left feeling confident that I knew what I needed to develop my skills on my own.

Helen

workshop student

pyrography and woodburning realistic animals pet portraits and more with on demand art classes


The Phoenix Pyrography Journal Blog

Your  Creative  Companion,  One  Blog  at  a Time


The Phoenix Pyrography Journal is where I share real-life lessons from inside the studio.
Tips, encouragement, and techniques that meet you where you are.
Whether you're struggling with shading, confused about tools, or just need a little spark to get going again, there’s something here for you.

Explore pyrography tutorials, advice on animal portraits in pyrography, and mindset support that will keep your creativity lit.

Read my Journal

When you’re ready to go further, the Phoenix Membership is here to support you. 
It’s a gentle, skill-building space with weekly pyrography classes, step-by-step tutorials, creative prompts, and a private community of encouraging artists. 

We focus on realism, but we also focus on you, your mindset, your progress, and helping you find joy in your art again. 

Whether you're looking to master animal portraits in pyrography or need help understanding different nibs, the Phoenix pyrography academy will guide you every step of the way.


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About Phoenix Pyrography

Phoenix is an online learning hub for realistic art, led by artist and teacher Kez. Specialising in pyrography, coloured pencil and graphite, you'll find kind, practical support through free guides, blog posts, and a nurturing membership with weekly art classes, whatever your medium.