Steps for Scratchboard Assignment

1. Youtube demo
1. Paul Hopman
1. Listen for
1. Archival
2. What he uses to add color
2. AP Student
1. Listen for
1. Techniques
2. How much does she plan?
3. Two of my pieces Bethlehem card and Angel Card
4. See last blog entry for past student work

2. Thumbnail sketches

1. Plan light and darks
2. Pick design
3. If work from photo:  play with different cropping ideas but still draw it.

3. Draw actual size in detail 

1. Transfer to Scratchboard with chalk: Rub white chalk pastel on to back of drawing or newsprint to act as “carbon paper."
2. Or draw directly on board with pencil.

4. Begin: Do less scratching than you think at first, then go back and add.