Thursday, February 9, 2012

Scratchboards

Scratchboard Artists:
http://www.stevecarroll.co.uk/scraperboard-portraits.php
http://www.scratchboardsociety.com/master-msa.html
http://www.drooker.com/

Project Guidelines

8.5 x 11  - Silver, gold or white
Choice of subject - Be creative, no direct copying
Use the entire board
1.      Interesting background or border
2.      Unusual perspective
3.      Create movement
4.      Tell a story
Use shading techniques
1.      Crosshatching
2.      Stippling
Consider the following design principles
1.      Contrast – balance of black & white
2.      Dominance/Subordination – give one element emphasis, include other elements

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