Scratchboard art lessons

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 […]

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Whenever I teach a scratchboard art lesson, it is always one of my students' favorites. Here's why they love it and how I teach it.

What is scratchboard art? “The Scratchboard technique is a two-dimensional, subtractive process. It involves the use of abrasive tools to directly remove a surface layer of one value (typically dark) to expose the second layer of a contrasting value (typically white). The values within the artwork are predominantly achieved by varying the amount of surface […]

scratchboard skeleton

Scratchboard art is an exciting medium to work in. The finished effect is almost like an etching or a print but the process is quite different. Read this article to find some great scratchboard art ideas and inspiration.