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 […]

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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.

When the Annular Solar Eclipse took place this June, it got me thinking about making a Sun and Moon scratch Art Lesson. The process of making scratch art takes a little time, but the results are always beautiful. Once you learn, how to prepare your own Sratch sheet, there are endless possibilities to what you can draw. Children ages 4 and upwards can easily do this art project. Let's begin! You will require ~ • a sheet of paper • pencil for practising your Sun-Moon on another paper •…