Creative Work by Kirsten Carpenter

You’ve just stumbled into Cursed Carp — my chaotic creative hub.

I'm a writer, pyrography artist, and designer with a love for all things dark, cozy, and a little “cursed”.

Here you'll find my pyrography, my romantasy writing, and a shop featuring my original wood-burned pieces, bookish-themed goods, and other cozy/cursed creations.

This is a space that runs on fantasy books, cats, iced coffee, and rainy days.

Welcome!

Person holding a circular keychain with a wood-burned image of a dog wearing a firefighter's helmet.

Vertical sign for the Portland Theater with the text 'PORTLAND' and a marquee below showing event details

Wooden art piece with two pug dogs illustrated, labeled 'Cosmo' and 'Rose', against a colorful, out-of-focus background.

A person's hand reaching for a book on a wooden bookshelf filled with books in a library or bookstore.

A detailed illustration of a brown brindle dachshund puppy with big eyes, wearing a collar with a round tag, surrounded by colorful flowers and green leaves.

Snow-capped mountain reflected in a calm lake, surrounded by lush green forests and rocks on the shoreline, with a partly cloudy sky.

An art workspace with dog portraits on wooden boards, a life-size paper cutout of a Siberian Husky, a stereo, eyeglasses, and art supplies on a table.

What brings you here?

A wooden plaque with an engraved portrait of a German Shepherd dog and the name 'Gracie' with a small heart underneath, held against a background of pink flowers and green foliage.

Drawing and painting supplies on a desk including dog portraits, a cutout photo of a dog, a spray bottle, and a tape dispenser.

Book cover titled 'Bound to Shadows' by Kirst N. Carpenter, featuring a luminous lotus flower with water droplets against a starry background.

Person typing on a laptop keyboard, wearing a watch and rings, with a glass of wine nearby on the table.