Scratchboard

Title: Saddleback Mountain

Materials: Scratchboard, metal scratchboard tools

Dimensions: 6"x10.5"

Artist Statement: My main focus of this project was to create a realistic image based on a photograph that I took. I wanted to create a piece that had detail and also learn something new with working with new material. I chose to create this piece because skiing is a big part of my life, it is what I like to do, it is one of my skills and hobbies. I created this piece by using a scratchboard sheet and metal tools to create my design. I looked closely at the original image to make sure I made precise movements. It was difficult at first to achieve a certain texture and detail, but once I worked on it more I was able to achieve the look I wanted.