Care For A Finished Scratchboard
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Completed scratchboard artwork is sprayed with a protective varnish...
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melissahelene
- Jul 1, 2021
- 8 min
Art Festivals: During and After A Show
After participating in my first two juried art festivals of summer 2021, it feels very appropriate and timely that we are discussing what...
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melissahelene
- Jun 3, 2021
- 6 min
The Ins and Outs of Applying to Juried Art Festivals
Welcome to my three part series about juried art festivals! This first section will be all about applying for shows - the research...
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melissahelene
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Scratchboard Tutorial: Creating Realistic and Soft Fur Textures
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Today's post is all about FUR! I use a combination of the small...
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melissahelene
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
Scratchboard Tutorial: Creating Photo-Realistic Eyes with Life and Soul
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Today I am talking all about EYES! The eyes are my favorite part of...
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melissahelene
- Mar 11, 2021
- 4 min
Scratchboard Tool Feature: Inks
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Fixing Mistakes One of the most common questions that I get asked,...
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melissahelene
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
Scratchboard Tool Feature: The X-Acto Blade
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] The X-Acto blade is the second most important tool in my kit. This...
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Frequently Asked Question | Second Edition | Scratchboard Wildlife Artwork
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Hey there everyone! I am back with the second edition of my...
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 3 min
How to Create Black Fur on Scratchboard | Tips + Techniques
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Scratchboard Tips and Techniques - Take One! I get asked all the...
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 3 min
Everything You've Asked About Scratchboard | Edition One | Frequently Asked Questions
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] Fine art scratchboard is a rare medium that most people are not...
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 3 min
An Inside Look at Art Festivals: What You Know and What You Don’t
There are many questions I get regularly about my work as a professional scratchboard artist, including what the heck scratchboard is,...
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Polar Bears | Endangered Species Series
Polar Bears...the romantic symbol for the plight of the endangered species. Polar bears have become one of the head figures for the...
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melissahelene
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) | Endangered Species Series
Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) Average Weight: females - 5-8kg, males - 6-12kg Grouping: predominantly solitary with complex social...
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