I just started this board from a reference photo on Stock.XCHNG by photograper Sue B:
Dappled Buckskin, work in progress. Scratchboard, 8 x 8 inches. Copyright 2009, Tania Nault.
I love the range of light and dark in the reference photo, but I think what really drew me in is the soft, gentle look in this horse’s eye.
About Tania
I'm an artist, specifically a wildlife artist. And how exactly does one know she is an artist, specifically a wildlife artist? Well, only artists get excited about new art supplies, "Mmm, unmarked claybord..." or discovering a new satin sheen spray varnish *sigh* And only a wildlife artist gets distracted during a very serious conversation with her exceptionally supportive spouse by a fledgling sparrow taking it's first shaky flight across the yard.
Impressive start! Your detail with the hair is really nice. What are you using to etch that with?
Thanks, Eric. Most of my work, and this one is no exception, is done with a #11 X-acto blade. I have a post about my regular tools: http://www.tanianault.ca/thescratchboard/2007/07/24/scratchboard-tools/