Such a fascinating art medium!
Scratchboard
Sometimes
referred to as scraperboard, but usually called scratchboard in North
America and Australia, is a form of direct engraving where the artist
scratches off dark ink to reveal a white or colored layer beneath.
Scratchboard refers to both a fine-art medium, and an illustrative
technique using sharp knives and tools for engraving into a thin layer
of white China clay that is coated with dark, often black India ink.
There is also foil paper covered with black ink that, when scratched,
exposes the shiny surface beneath. Scratchboard can be used to yield
highly detailed, precise and evenly textured artwork. Works can be left
black and white, or colored.
:o)
Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing stopping me from doing this would be my staggering lack of any artistic talent.
Me, too! I can only draw horses and cows.....
DeleteAmazing:))
ReplyDeleteWonder if it is as easy as peeling nail polish......
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