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Old 07-30-2012, 10:35 PM
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Hi everyone I have been out of the drawing/art scene for many years I doodle some here and there but I found this site specifically looking at scratchboard art and fell in love with the work I have seen here. I recently finished my first board and I am a little disappointed with it and found it difficult to fix errors and blend inks that were used to correct things.
I felt very rushed to do this piece in a short time. Person who asked acted like a month would be plenty of time for me to do something and I didn't even get the photos from them until late the first week into it. I was not happy with the photos they had either too much grey scale and some things wouldn't adjust well even using a computer. So yes this was done in about 3 weeks and my hand is killing me!!! but I learned a lot and there is more to learn and this site and the members here are extremely helpful so can't wait to learn and do more as I go.
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Oh this is a 12"X16" and some identifying stuff was whited out just to be polite. Oh and my friend took the pictures since I gave it away before thinking to do it.


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Old 07-30-2012, 10:50 PM
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Hi Seth, So glad you found us. I can take upwards of several months to do a piece and I don't work large. I feel your pain and understand.
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Old 07-30-2012, 10:52 PM
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Hmmm, the picture just appeared...awesome!!! do more!!!!
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Seth Seth Seth!!!! Disappointed?!! OH Dear Me!~ This is an OUTSTANDING first board! OMG serious.... You settle in and do another Cuz you seem to have just a bit of a knack for it.....you know just a little..................walks away muttering"first board...and that's how it looks....sure as HELL not showin my first board .... dude has talent.....
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Old 07-31-2012, 12:38 AM
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really nicely done! and your first board? are you serious? welcome to the group!
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Old 07-31-2012, 12:55 AM
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Re: First timer
I believe Pamela said it perfectly
you tackled a heck of a lot of textures that are difficult to do.
As for your hand hurting, try loosening your grip a little
KEEP SCRATCHIN'!
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Wow, terrific for your first one. Everyone of us has first ones, so don't fret because I don't see very much 'wrong' (if anything) with this. Keep scratching!

p.s. I do mine while I play on the computer because my reference pics are on the computer, I have everything I need in a drawer assembly I got at Michael's for only $15. It has 10 drawers, different colors, cute. I will work on my stuff only about a half hour at a time, put it down next to me, then pick it up again when I feel like doing it. Never hurt my hand. You may have to ration your time, taking lots of breaks.
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Seth, you look like a scratchboard natural. It won't be long before you are putting us to shame. This is great for a first board or for the 100th!
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Looks like you came to the right place.... Wow!
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Seth, this is fantastic work. You've set the bar high for yourself.
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Love to see more of your work here. This one is fantastic!!!!
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Seth Seth Seth!!!! Disappointed?!! OH Dear Me!~ This is an OUTSTANDING first board! OMG serious.... You settle in and do another Cuz you seem to have just a bit of a knack for it.....you know just a little..................walks away muttering"first board...and that's how it looks....sure as HELL not showin my first board .... dude has talent.....

Yep! What she said...
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Icredible for a first attempt

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Old 07-31-2012, 06:24 PM
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Wow everyone I knew you guys were nice when reading other peoples posts but didn't really know what to expect for a response to my own. Needless to say I am very flattered by the nice comments and helpful suggestions. Thank you all. I do plan to keep scratching and definitely will try to keep a slow and steady pace and lighten my grip More to come I promise...
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Seth, this is wonderful! You tackled a very difficult subject for your first board and did an amazing job. Welcome, and I look forward to many more of your works.
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