Scratchboard Drawing for Beginners: Step by Step Techniques

[@artprof]

Watch Prof Lieu's brush pen drawing tutorial drawn on site in Taiwan: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3PHiGCVlN98gbM

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I just love this channel and professor Lieu

[@SingingASMRSongs]

Same 😊

[@artprof]

Tysm!!! -Prof Lieu ☺

[@teressacooks7928]

I had NEVER heard of this. But today I was watching THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR here on KZbin and they mentioned it. I IMMEDIATELY searched it found this upload and I'm floored! Cannot wait to try this.😀😀 Thank you for explaining the ins and outs of this artwork; the piece was gorgeous!!

[@MariaRevArt]

This makes me want to try scratchboard art. So beautiful and a fascinating process.

[@artprof]

You can do it!

[@pauljackson5525]

Songs work is incredible. I love having Clara there to mention aspects of songs process

[@quiquochan]

I've subscribed a few days ago and I'm in love with the channel. The videos are amazing and I'm learning so much :D So many new techniques and projects to try! I also enjoyed Song Kang's appreciation of manga. Unfortunately there are still art teachers and institutions that don't recognize the value of comics/manga and illustration. I totally agree with her when she said mangakas are masters of their craft.

[@artprof]

I’m really glad you’re enjoying the content! I personally agree, I’ve found that many times manga can go underappreciated even though it’s a very significant movement. You can find similar drawing tutorials here: kzbin.info/aero/PLvt8_pMl6ywmcgs6FLLMEzmBzELFnUnh4 -Marc Stier, Art Prof Staff

[@kristinamullen4066]

One reason that I love scratchboard is because it's like sculpting with light, similar to photography.

[@artprof]

For sure! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@cassirobertson7884]

I use a mathematical compass for my scraper boards. Works beautifully.

[@artprof]

Oh wow, thank you for the great tip! -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@JustinsDream]

Well done! I did this a lot decades ago. Now I'm waiting anxiously for my scratchboard to arrive in the mail!

[@artprof]

Omg! It always feels good to dive back into something you haven't touched in a while. We hope it's a blast! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@kristinamullen4066]

I love doing scratchboard.It looks like a woodblock or etching to me.I tried making my own with crayons and black tempera paint, because that was what was available where I work with dementia patients.It didn't work too well.It was very rough, and paint peeled off when scratching.It was fun though.I really want to do more of it.I'm impressed with the beautiful and intricate work that this artist has made.I havn't used India ink since I was a teenager, but I'm absolutely going to buy some.The sandpaper is a great idea.

[@artprof]

That's amazing! Good luck with your scratchboard work, it is a wonderful medium to work with :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@rastislavstanik]

really good discussion, I like how you conveyed the ideas and opinions in a non patronising way

[@artprof]

Thank you so much for the feedback! We're glad you liked the video :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@AngelSantiago-cy5jn]

I need to get back into this style of art. Used to do this in my AP classes and found this to be so minimalistic but so fulfilling at the same time. Oh the nostalgia 😌.

[@artprof]

You should!

[@KimberleyB]

Scratchboard is one of my absolute favorite mediums. I need to get the stuff to do it again - it's been years!

[@lunaire1106]

This is such a beautiful channel! You are so wonderfully open minded about all kinds of techniques without being judgemental about any kind of style or medium and I absolutely love it! I went to a design school, instead of an art school and we didn't have art classes at all (sadly), so I always just had to improvise and piece together my knowledge from the internet...You would surely have been a lifesaver back then :D I'm really glad to have found you now, since I always feel like improving my drawing/painting skills helps me a lot in design related things, too, while also just helping me to get things out of my head. Thank you for your work! ♥ It means the world to me, especially as I am in a very restless phase right now and occupying myself with creating art is really helping me with my depression (...which is not the best topic to put into fashion design at all ^^")

[@artprof]

I'm so glad to hear that you are enjoying our channel, thank you for your kind comments. We would love for you to join our Discord Server, we have tons of conversations everyday about art, and you can post your work for critiques from our staff and other people too! Here is the invite link: discord.gg/g5XQRpT -Prof Lieu

[@Mia-rf1pu]

I love song kang's art!!!!

[@artprof]

She's amazing! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@etrespas8823]

Love clay board and Scratchboard, too! Clay board is especially versatile.

[@artprof]

Claybord has such a subtle, sensitive surface, I really want to try it sometime in the future! -Prof Lieu

[@sue8935]

LOVE THIS!

[@missiNR]

what an eyeopening material! I've only ever etched in a traditional way, but this is amazing! I'd love to try it out soon!

[@camilletota3398]

Thank you for this video i didnt know about this technique before. Really interesting process !!

[@artprof]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@makkosartchannel701]

I also draw scratch art in Japan. It's very wonderful, thank you.

[@artprof]

That's wonderful!!! Thanks for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@elcaminante500]

I want to go to make scratchboard right now¡¡¡ great lesson¡¡

[@artprof]

You totally should! Good luck, thanks for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@milesmartin4958]

When Prof Lieu is like "Scratchboard is less intimidating because it's already black!" Meanwhile I find scratchboard one of the most stressful materials to start because it's so permanent and expensive! :D I can only do it if I sketch extensively ahead of time.

[@artprof]

I usually sketch out the image with pencil first very lightly, that helps! -Prof Lieu

[@petmashup2672]

I LOVE UR ART!!!!!!

[@artprof]

She's amazing! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@juliartstudio9473]

With a sort of grattage technique there is a way to make it colourful (I use oil pastel before ink)

[@artprof]

Oh, good to know! Thank you so much for watching :) - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@benedictash1358]

This looks so cool. Gonna ask my A level teacher if we can do some studies implementing this

[@artprof]

You might like this interview we did with Song where she talks about her pen drawing process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3vXmaqBra-igqc -Prof Lieu

[@paintofttoittoi1709]

It's such a great video. I want to try drawing it too.

[@artprof]

Go for it!

[@LaNoire27]

Thanks for this video. After seeing artwork by Nathan Perry, I have been inspired to try this medium. Now, is it possible to India ink over the scratches to color those spaces?

[@artprof]

Yes absolutely! They actually make scratchboard inks specifically for that purpose! - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@LaNoire27]

@@artprof Thank you again! I really appreciate this info. I'll start a project soon, then!

[@ashwin676]

Do u know where I can get this online the pre made one and the equipment

[@artprof]

The pre made one should be available at local craft stores like Michaels or Blick (as well as their online sites)! Same for the materials to make your own :) - Mia, Art Prof Staff

[@Julia_diary1]

this question is for professor Clara L. Do you currently teach at RISD ? I’m applying to RISD this 2020 spring semester. And I’m wondering if I’ll be able to see u there if I ever got in.

[@artprof]

Sorry, I left RISD last semester! Btw, if you are applying to art school this year, you might consider submitting to be featured on a live here on YT and get a free portfolio critique stream from our staff: artprof.org/youtube-live-art-school-portfolio-critique-submission-form/

[@Julia_diary1]

Art Prof: Create & Critique thanks ! I don’t have any strong pieces or the pieces that I’m confident rn... most are incomplete... im also afraid of other art students stealing my original Idea... since I’m completing against the world 🌎

[@Nancy-dz8he]

I love this...will there be an art dare in the future, i would love to do this...:)

[@artprof]

Yes! We have a new art dare every month, we post them on our main site here: artprof.org/art-dares/ On that page you can sign up to get a monthly email notification when the new art dare is posted. You can also join our Discord server, we have a channel for the art dares which is super fun because you get to see what other people do! Here's the invite link: discord.gg/g5XQRpT -Prof Lieu

[@kristinamullen4066]

If you scratch off too much in spots, can you paint over it with ink, without ruining anything?

[@artprof]

You can actually purchase scratchboard inks online that will blend in perfectly with the background! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@miruajin6448]

can you apply acrylic on the clay board?

[@artprof]

You can, but I wouldn’t use it for Scratchboard drawing, probably too thick to get good lines. -Prof Lieu

[@miruajin6448]

​@@artprof oh shoot I see, I assumed that since it's water-based you can do washes with it like the ink. thanks tho

[@HollenFaust]

ugh...i have to wait 10 more hours to see Song Kang?? torture!

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love

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I am a computer science student. What am I doing here? Well am staying

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Stay safe 🥺❤️

[@ArtCraftBanglasantu123]

Mam what the paper use please told me.

[@artprof]

Art supply list is in the video description with links! -Prof Lieu

[@clc3897]

The fact that we remember a ton of stuff while we are drawing has nothing to do with the way we see things. I draw while I am in church listening to a sermon, and for some reason I can remember the sermon and almost every word uttered when I draw, but wouldn’t necessarily remember if I do not. It is scientifically proven that doodling while listening to a lecture promotes memory retention more than when the student is laboriously taking notes. The mere act of drawing does something in the brain that cannot be explained but it can be experienced and understood if practiced.

[@artprof]

Wow, that's really interesting! Maybe doodling in class should be encouraged, haha - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@mmedeuxchevaux]

This is stunning but I would not say it is step by step, and especially not for beginners.

[@lampsenpai4325]

I look back at my old stuff (and by old it can literally be a day old) and be like disgusting

[@artprof]

Haha, that's super common amongst artists! Why can't we ever be proud of what we make... Thanks for watching! - Mia Rozear, Art Prof Staff

[@lampsenpai4325]

@@artprof Thanks for posting! It was such a great video and as always I learned a lot :)

[@ElMauber]

Such a shame I am just now discovering this channel!

[@artprof]

Welcome to the Art Prof Family! ❤️ -Lauryn, Art Prof Teaching Artist

[@bhogpatibaboo4072]

The conversation was awkward they were both trying to teach each other!! One should have acted like the “interview we”!!