Jaydlyn Joan
Jaydlyn Joan has made a name for herself in the world of pyrography with her incredibly detailed pieces of Canadian wildlife. She has become a staple in the pyrography community and is regarded as one of the best pyrography artists in the business; recognized around the world, for her detailed work. She has amassed a large online following and fanbase including celebrities and well known artists.
Born and raised in Kimberley BC, and after an 8 year stint (in which she managed to escape small town life and live in Vancouver), Jaydlyn finds herself now in an even smaller Kootenay town than Kimberley: Rossland BC.
Similar to Kimberley with a rich history of mining, Rossland is a small resort town located in the West kootenay's, known for it's impressive ski hill Red Mountain and it's renowned mountain bike trails spanning for kilometers- neither of which Jaydlyn partakes in.
Stuck here out of circumstances, yet again trapped in a small Kootenay town in the middle of nowhere; Rossland has been a silver lining- it's forested mountain hills being the inspiration behind her best pieces to date.
She spends hours in the hills around town, exploring the local ecosystems, avoiding rapidly descending mountain bikers, and connecting with nature. The climate of the West Kootenay's is quite different than the East Kootenay's, with the West being more similar to the Vancouver Coastal cedar forests, and it is much preferred to the dry grass and pine trees of the East Koots.
In winter she avoids the cold at all costs, staying indoors and entering a state or torpor for the season, rarely emerging except to visit the Bakery.
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When she isn't burning she enjoys gardening- Growing bouquet style flowers to make arrangements, and waging war with the pocket gophers that continuously outsmart her and eat her flower bulbs. Her favourite flowers to try to grow are Dahlias (the gophers favourites) and gladiolus.
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She is an avid collector of rocks, and can always be spotted stooped over finding a new piece for the extensive collection that is slowly overtaking her house.
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She is single and unwed by choice, living her best child free spinster life as a 30 something. No pets- not by choice, but unfortunately due to the rental situations here in the Kootenay's. It is too hard to find new rentals with pets, and unfortunately I made the poor choice to complete high school rather than getting in on that early 2000's housing market.
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Her goals for the future include ??
But for now she is content making art in this small town,.
Thanks for reading this whole thing, can't believe you actually did.
Your support is appreciated.
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Jaydlyn​​​​​​​​​
FAQ
How do I buy an Original wildlife piece?
I release pieces for purchase through the shop here on my site At Random points of the year, on a 'first come first serve' Basis.
Keep up to date with my instagram page for updates on when pieces will be released.
Do you make custom wildlife pieces? can I order a custom piece?
I am *NOT* currently accepting commissions or custom orders at this time, and do not often open my books.
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Do you offer pet portraits?
I do not Currently offer pet portraits.
What kind of wood do you use, and where do you source it?
I use locally sourced wood whenever possible, but if not I visit lumber stores around BC and alberta.
My favourite and preferred woods to burn on are: Black cherry, Birch, and Maple
Least favourite- Pine.
Where to buy jewellery and Polypores?
My jewellery collection and polypores, as well as smaller projects and items will be available at a variety of Farmers markets throughout the 2025 summer Season, as well as in some select Brick and Mortar shops within the Kootenays.
Brick and mortar shops include:
'Out of the Cellar' - Rossland BC
'Kootenay Made Co' - Trail BC
'Four crows' - Slocan Park BC
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Farmers Markets this year are
Wednesdays in Nelson BC on Baker Street,
Saturdays in Nelson at Cottonwood Falls/or/ Saturdays at the esplanade in Trail BC
The Artisan Fairs located in Nelson BC (select weekends)
Select special events around the Kootenays.
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I will have an updated schedule for this incoming.
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Wood is an organic substance,
and therefore it is slowly breaking down over time.
Applying a protectant may help prolong the life of the piece, but this is a matter of debate, as evidence shows even 'finished' pieces can lose their details, and in some cases I suspect the finish may actually cause more fading than not.
I find it heavily depends on the wood type, and so years of experience have allowed me to select the wood varieties that resist fading the most. This along with my deep gouging and cutting style will allow for mush longer lasting pieces than other only 'surface burning' artists. My pieces are a mixture of burning and carving into the wood.
However it doesn't sit well with me that I may selling something that will eventually lose some lustre or some details years down the line, and so some select pieces will be given a 'refurbishment guarantee'.
This means the piece will be left "raw" with the intent of having the ability to rework the piece if needed down the line.
This means that if your piece experiences severe fading over a few years- I will re-burn and freshen it free of charge (other than shipping costs- that will be on the owner of the piece)
This is only available for select pieces, and the refurbishment will be up to me as to when/ if it is needed depending on the amount the piece has faded.
I have the utmost confidence that my pieces will NOT fade- however this guarantee will allow for peace of mind for both parties: The buyer's investment is safe, and I will be able to sleep peacefully at night knowing my customers stay happy.
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