Scratchboard techniques

So here is how to create your own scratchboard: It is really just like drawing (only in reverse), and it requires deliberate "mark making." Every line that you make shows up. Scratchboard doesn't take a large investment in supplies. I use "Scratchbord" by Ampersand which you can buy at Hobby Lobby or Michael's. You can also order it from www.cheapjoes.com. They all three have have these kits with lots of tools: But you don't need everything in the kit, at least I don't. In this kit there are…

VALUE Value refers to lightness or darkness. You will be using line to create lighter areas and darker areas in your drawing, so that they help create the illusion of 3-dimensional form.

Blog post by Wisconsin scratchboard artist, Melissa Helene, demonstrating and sharing how to create photo-realistic eyes on scratchboard. Wildlife artwork created on scratchboard. Sample videos, photos, and descriptions. Scratchboard how to. | www.melissahelene.com | #scratchboard #scratchboardhowto #learnscratchboard #scratchboardlessons #artlessons #learntodraw #melissahelene #photorealisticdrawing #scratchboardartist #learntodraw #blackandwhiteart #artwork #howtoblog #blogforartists…

Scratchboard artist Cathy Sheeter talks about her techniques and tools and shows you how to draw the different types of fur for a wolf, a mountain lion, and a bear.

John N. Agnew, featured in The Artist's Magazine (July/August 2012) has made a name for himself as a scratchboard artist. “I enjoy acrylic for painting because it lets me work quickly,” he says. “I enjoy

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

Scratchboard art lesson tool - drawing techniques for scratchboard artwork. How to create hatching, cross hatching, stippling, varied, hatching, crumble, and fur textures created with fiberglass brush and x-acto knife. | www.melissahelene.com | #scratchboard #scratchboardtechniques #scratchboardartlessons #howto #techniques #drawingtechniques #drawinglessons #melissahelene #scratchboardartwork #scratchart #wildlifeartwork

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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…