Just Too Cute!

This scratchboard shows the dramatic lighting effect which can be achieved with the strong contrast between light and dark.

Judith Edwards

STEP ONE Firstly, choose a suitable image. Make a line drawing of it, use moderate pressure and transfer the line drawing onto the scratchboard using the white graphite paper and stylus or biro. STEP TWO Beginning with the long hair on the left ear, use the craft knife (Xacto knife) and make long scratches as shown. Make sure to follow the direction in which the hair is growing. STEP THREE You may wish to add the intense highlights to the hair on the left ear before you move on by brushing over the top of the already scratched area with the fibreglass brush, or leave and add later. STEP FOUR Continue with short overlapping scratches for the short hair as you work your way across the top of the head. STEP FIVE Work the right ear in the same…

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