Scratchboard artists

How to use transfer paper to trace designs for drawing & painting You need to strive for perfection every step of the way, drawing and painting realistically. Therefore, you must have perfect o…

Basic drawing techniques for scratchboard artwork. How to create different effects by stippling with the fiberglass brush and x-acto knife, stippling patterns, technique overlays, hatching patterns, and tool strokes. Learn how to create value and texture in scratchboard | www.melissahelene.com | #scratchboard #scratchboardtechniques #scratchboardartlessons #howto #techniques #drawingtechniques #drawinglessons #melissahelene #scratchboardartwork #scratchart #wildlifeartwork #learnscratchboard

Melissa Helene, Wisconsin scratchboard artist, provides a demonstration for creating photo-realistic and soft looking fur on scratchboard using the small fiberglass brush and x-acto knife. Many videos and photos are used to show examples and demonstrate.

Scratchboard is a medium in which the artist uses an ink-covered board (usually black) and scratches away an image. The resulting artwork is made up of white lines on a black surface. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: SUPPLIES: Scratchboard – Depending on where you live, you might be able to find these in an […]

"Needing A Shave" by Cathy Sheeter 7"x5" Scratchboard of a Grevy Zebra