Scratchboard

Studio In Art

 

Supplies                                                                                                          Terms

 

Sketchbook                                                                                           1.  Hatching

Pencil                                                                                                   2.  Crosshatching

Scriber (scratch tool)                                                                              3.  Texture

Scratchboard                                                                                         4.  Etching

Scratch brush                                                                                        5.  Scriber

 

 

Objectives:

 

  1. You will be introduced to the art of Scratchboard design.
  2. You will identify the terms Hatching, Crosshatching, Texture, Etching and Scriber
  3. You will look at artwork by Karen Hendrickson, Al Weitzel, Sanford A. Winslow, Joseph Robertson
  4. You will experiment with different textures and designs to create your own scratchboard design.

 

Guided Practice:

 

  1. You will learn the terms and rules for completing scratchboard.  You will learn the correct way to hold a scriber and the differences in the different points that are used in creating scratchboard designs.
  2. You will view artwork by various scratchboard artists.  You will also view examples of student work done on a variety of scratchboard.
  3. You will decide what color of scratchboard that you want to use. You will receive a piece of scratchboard with your name on the back.  You will not get another piece so please follow the directions.
  4. Take the scratchboard and trace around the outside of it onto your sketchbook paper.  Have approved.
  5. Draw a picture in the space that remains. You may draw an animal, plants, people, or a fantasy type picture. The more imagination you use the better.  Be sure that whatever you draw has a lot of detail.  NO GRAFFITTI OR WORDS!  Draw this in line only.  Have approved.
  6. Cut this out of your sketchbook and trace over the back of it with a white colored pencil. IF you are using white board, trace over it with your pencil.  Have approved.
  7. Place it on top of your scratchboard with the original drawing facing up (the part you traced will be on the back touching the scratchboard).  Trace over (you need to press pretty hard) the original drawing.  It should go through onto the scratchboard.  Have approved.
  8. Take the scriber you were assigned and begin scratching out areas of the board. Be sure and show a lot of texture. If you are trying to show fur, use small short strokes or use the scratch brush.  Be sure and blend the outlines into your drawing.  The goal is to make this look shaded with not clear outlines showing.  Like you were using a pencil to shade.  Be sure you do not press to hard and tear the board. If you are showing white, you are pressing too hard. Unless you are scratching on a white board.

 

 

Rules for Scratchboard:

 

  1. Do not misuse the scribers.  These are very sharp and can hurt you if you get poked.  Do not dig into the desk, your sketchbook or any other object with these tools. They are expensive and you will have to replace them. If you are caught misusing the tools, you will not be allowed to complete the project and could face more disciplinary action.
  2. Use newspaper under your scratchboard. There is always residue left from scratching, so shake the board off onto the newspaper. Throw the newspaper away, or shake it out and reuse it another day.  Do not blow or shake the residue onto the floor.
  3. You will only get one piece of scratchboard so be careful not to mess up.
  4. These will look really good when you are done if you are careful and take your time.  Do not dig into the scratchboard or tear it. You don’t want to make holes in the board.
  5. If you get done and have time, you may be allowed to try another type of board.
  6. Remember, be creative, take your time and concentrate.

 

Criteria:

 

Craftsmanship – 25

Originality – 25

Correct Technique – 25

Followed Directions – 25

                                 100