Still Life with Grapes and Pears, Work in progress. Scratchboard, 10 x 8 in. Copyright 2008, Tania Nault.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my art-making process. Along with the resolution I made to draw more, I came to the conclusion that I really need to look more closely at my favourite medium: scratchboard. I think I’ve fallen into something of a rut as far as method, colour decisions, even reference materials are concerned. While not one of my formal resolutions – I think this is going to need a more “organic” process, where I’m allowed to make mistakes in secret – I’ve decided to explore scratchboard as a medium. I’m going to look at what other artists have done with scratchboard: tools, technique, subjects, styles, and how this might influence the work I do. Whenever I come across something I can share here, I will. Who knows where it will lead? All I can say for sure right now is: I’m looking forward to this!
