As students in Scratchboards for Beginners, Judy has posted the instructional and reference files on this page for you to access and copy. You have permission to copy, print, and use these images for your scratchboard creations. NOTE: Sources for reference photos should always be noted if you present your artwork based upon them publically.
Many links and buying sources are also listed here for your use:
HELPFUL LINKS:
On Judy's website, be sure to see her Galleries page (and click on the Scratchboard Gallery link), her explanation of "What is Scratchboard?", the many tips, techniques and step-by-step photos of her artwork in her Blog, and her Video page (connect to view them in YouTube and subscribe to Judy's channel).
Ampersand Art (manufacturer of Scratchboard panels, inks, tools, and good source of how-to info)
International Society of Scratchboard Artists - see the member galleries and exhibitions (under "Events") for incredible scratchboard art
Jerry's Artarama of Knoxville, 5220 Homberg Dr, Knoxville, TN • (865) 588-0738 - Corporate website: yourartsupplies.com/
Scratchboard Artists PRIVATE GROUP on Facebook
REFERENCE PHOTOS:
Wildlife Reference Photos For Artists
For fabulous reference photos of nature, a great source specifically for artists’ use. If you fit their “terms of use” you pay $10 to download 5 high resolution photos during a 31 day period. NOTE: Paypal is the only payment accepted. The family-based company is located in the UK, with photographers contributing from all over the world.
SOURCES OF FREE REFERENCE PHOTOS:
Pixabay (beware not to click on iStock images, which may not be free)
Unsplash
Facebook Groups:
Free Reference Photos for Artists
Library of Artists Reference Photos
(See links to scratching supplies and tools below)
See additional "filtered" versions of the owl below, for easier transfer of the image
The owl images below are jpg files which fit 7" x 5" proportionately at about 200dpi resolution; you may need to resize the files when you copy them.
Black & White version
Posterization filter to sharpen lines
More contrasty linework
TOOLS & SUPPLIES:
Ampersand Scratchbord™ Tool Kit - Available from Jerry's Artarama of Knoxville and other online art retailers (Jerry's carries a full line of Ampersand products, including Scratchbord™ in many sizes, Scratchbord/Claybord Ink set of 6, tools in the kit and individually, and Floater Frames, as well as panels for many other art media.)
Fiberglass Scratch Pen Brush & Refills
Extra Thin Fiberglass Scratch Brush & Refills
Jack Richeson Twisted Etching Tool - From Amazon or less expensive from Dick Blick
General Etching Scriber with replaceable tip
Microblading Tattoo Pen holder for 3 types of multi-needle configurations
Microblading Eyebrow Needle refill tools
Transfer Paper - Saral rolls and sheets available in 5 colors from Amazon, Jerry's Artarama of Knoxville and other online art retailers
For free samples of each color: Go to the page linked here go to Buy Saral > Buy Online > Sampler Package, then follow instructions to get a free package with one each of 5 Colors, 8.5” x 11”
Blue Painting Sticks: (pkg of 500, sold for makeup usage)
“Akstore 500 PCS Disposable Micro Applicators”
Krylon Clear Spray Varnishes (see photos below)
Used by Judy for maximum UV archival protection and archival properties (removable or reversible with mineral spirits):
Krylon 1375 Gallery Series UV Archival Varnish Aerosol Spray, Gloss
Also Satin & Matte finishes:
Krylon 1377 Gallery Series UV Archival Varnish Aerosol Spray, Satin
Krylon 1378 Gallery Series UV Archival Varnish Aerosol Spray, Matte
As used in class:
Krylon 1323 Gallery Series, Satin
Krylon 1312 Kamar Varnish, Gloss
As recommended by Ampersand:
Krylon 1309 UV-Resistant Clear, Matte
Krylon 1305 UV-Resistant Clear, Gloss
EssDee Scraperboards - be sure to order their products with pre-inked black surface, not white surface:
GREAT DEAL: Request ahead from Jerry’s Artarama in Knoxville or order from yourartsupplies.com, their Hartford-based headquarters
SKU N053685 - EssDee's Black Scraperboard approx 12”x20”,
List price: $9.99. currently on sale for $7.99 (or 25% off with AGTV Jerry’s coupon when not on sale)
Smaller sizes:
EssDee Scraperboard (5 sheets, 152 x 101mm or approximately 6” x 4”)
EssDee Scraperboard (5 sheets, 229 x 152 mm or approximately 9” x 6”)
Tattoo eyebrow needle refills (fits into an x-acto type handle or the special 3-tip tool)
So many options, it can be confusing!