Koa 18" Canoe "Opelu Honu" by Francis Pimmel Helen turner Michael says that the pyrography

Michael says that the pyrography technique takes 80% of his time and the lathe-turning of the bowl only takes 20% of his time to finish each piece

This stunning artwork offers a view from the lush

The flowing lava is relentless and unpredictable

earthy feel

offering thrill-seekers the chance to leap into the warm Pacific waters below

Koa 18" Canoe "Opelu Honu" by Francis Pimmel Helen turner Michael says that the pyrographyFrancis Pimmel was born in Alsace and apprenticed as a fine furniture maker, then later moved to Germany to work for a subsidiary of Christie's. He soon developed a fine appreciation for art and collectibles, which continued as he worked as the head of a publishing house in England. Francis eventually moved to Hawaii at the request of his wife who is from here. Francis is an award winning craftsman specializing in scale reconstructions of canoes that