Scratch Board Value strip

I’m calling this project scratchy board because it reminds me of scratchy board. The subject is a value strip based off a value strip. I chose to create this specific work because I had to make a value strip. For materials, I used a scratching tool. I used a variety of techniques and methods including: cross-hatching. While creating this work, I paid close attention to value by cross-hatching.I wanted my artwork to look like it had a change in value and I did that by cross-hatching light to dark. To add interest to my composition, I used contrast by making a value strip. I like the way my value strip came out and I am proud of how neat it is. However, I struggled with with not digging up the plastic. If I created another work like this I may not press as hard to prevent scratching the plastic. My work shows that I learned how to make a value strip.