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February 25, 2018 at 10:52 pm #452023
Hi everyone,
Just thought I’d share the start of my new scratchboard project. While on vacation in Colorado last summer, I managed to get a pretty good photo of a nuthatch clinging to a tree. I love these little birds and have them visit my birdfeeder frequently. I ordered some 6 x 12 inch scratchboards so I can do a tall, narrow piece for a change. I’m looking forward to this one. I’m just using a #11 X-Acto blade on this for now. I hope you’ll follow along. C&C welcome. Thanks for looking!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
February 26, 2018 at 3:12 am #573122Looking forward to your progress.
Penny
I live in Wiltshire, England
“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” -Will RogersFebruary 26, 2018 at 4:25 am #573119I adore nuthatches, I could watch them for hours. Looking forward to seeing yours emerge.
Kay D - Edinburgh, Scotland
So long, and thanks ...
February 26, 2018 at 12:50 pm #573095Thank you, Penny.
Hi Kay. Aren’t nuthatches just wonderful? I love their gentle sound, too. Glad to have you follow along.
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
February 27, 2018 at 6:36 am #573091I am really looking forward to watching this come to life Jenna. Thanks so much for sharing.
Chammi
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My Blog/WIP's and Tips: Chammi's Art EscapadesFebruary 28, 2018 at 11:20 pm #573096Thanks, Chammi! I’m happy you’re along for the WIP. I hope to post an update soon.
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
March 19, 2018 at 1:38 am #573097Ah, finally, I have an update to post. I have been neglecting this piece, and got back to it tonight. It feels good to be working on it again. I’m doing something new…and that’s always a little scary. I can only hope it will work in the long run, but so far, I’m feeling ok with it. The new something? A whitened background. I’m using steel wool to create a somewhat softened, lightened background for this nuthatch. The bird and the bark of the tree will be in crisp detail, the background, a soft, woodsy atmosphere. Will it work? I hope so. The steel wool clears off ink a whole lot faster than my X-Acto knife, so it’s felt a bit out of control, but yet, I’m enjoying the process. It’s looking messy right now, and it’s in such an ugly stage! More tweaking will come along later. It’s after midnight and it’s time for me to let it rest.
C&C welcome. Thank you for looking!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
March 19, 2018 at 5:57 am #573120now I see a nuthatch :).. great
Federico Garcia
My Blog
C&C always welcome
"...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago
March 21, 2018 at 12:20 pm #573098Thanks so much, Federico!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
March 21, 2018 at 3:57 pm #573114Interesting progression.
March 23, 2018 at 8:14 pm #573099Thank you, Jon.
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
March 26, 2018 at 11:57 pm #573100At last, there’s a bird in this scene. I’ve been fine-tuning the background with a combination of steel wool and a fiberglass brush. I’m intentionally leaving it soft and sort of abstract, which should help the bird to really stand out. Now that the background is mostly in place, I’ve used a Faber-Castell Pitt pen to draw the bird. He’s just getting started, and I’ll be using more ink and an X-Acto knife for the details. I’m starting to settle into this WIP now, and I’m having fun with it.
C&C welcome. Thank you for looking!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
March 28, 2018 at 11:37 pm #573101Just a little more progress on this. I’m mostly working on the detail of the tree bark at the moment. As for the small twigs I’ve put into the background, I’m not sure if I’ll keep them or not. They’re just roughly in place and would need more work if I keep them there. Just going to let it rest overnight and think about it. Your thoughts are welcome on this.
Thanks for looking!
Jenna
My website: https://www.thecozyred.com/
March 29, 2018 at 1:10 pm #573094This is going beautifully!
Scratchboard is a mystery to me. I want to try it, and even got a few things five years ago at least. Been too puzzled to even try.
Yet you make it look so fun, as the picture takes shape.
I’ll keep checking back…
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.March 29, 2018 at 3:04 pm #573089It’s coming along nicely.
Critiques and comments are always welcome.
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