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Melissa Helene
Jul 14, 20213 min read
Care For A Finished Scratchboard
Completed scratchboard artwork is sprayed with a protective varnish and are actually more durable than you might think - considering the...
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Melissa Helene
Jul 1, 20218 min read
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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Melissa Helene
Jun 3, 20216 min read
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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Melissa Helene
May 20, 20213 min read
Scratchboard Tutorial: Creating Realistic and Soft Fur Textures
Today's post is all about FUR! I use a combination of the small fiberglass brush and an x-acto knife to create realistic looking fur....
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Melissa Helene
May 6, 20213 min read
Protective Varnish for Scratchboard Artwork: Tips, Tricks, and How To
Scratchboard is a delicate medium and requires a finishing varnish to help protect the surface once it is out in the world. There are...
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Melissa Helene
Mar 25, 20214 min read
Scratchboard Tutorial: Creating Photo-Realistic Eyes with Life and Soul
Today I am talking all about EYES! The eyes are my favorite part of every single piece. I work on them first, when I'm fresh with a new...
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Melissa Helene
Mar 11, 20214 min read
Scratchboard Tool Feature: Inks
Fixing Mistakes One of the most common questions that I get asked, especially at art festivals, is about fixing "mistakes" on a...
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Melissa Helene
Feb 10, 20212 min read
Scratchboard Tool Feature: The X-Acto Blade
The X-Acto blade is the second most important tool in my kit. This tool is very easy to get your hands on - you can find it in any arts...
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Melissa Helene
Jan 14, 20212 min read
Scratchboard Tool Feature: The Fiberglass Brush
The small fiberglass brush has been pivotal in the growth of my scratchboard artwork. It is my go-to tool and I use it on every single...
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Melissa Helene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Frequently Asked Question | Second Edition | Scratchboard Wildlife Artwork
Hey there everyone! I am back with the second edition of my Frequently Asked Questions blog post series. I will be answering more of the...
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Melissa Helene
Sep 9, 20203 min read
How to Create Black Fur on Scratchboard | Tips + Techniques
Scratchboard Tips and Techniques - Take One! I get asked all the time if and how it is possible to draw a black animal on a scratchboard...
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Melissa Helene
Sep 9, 20203 min read
Everything You've Asked About Scratchboard | Edition One | Frequently Asked Questions
Fine art scratchboard is a rare medium that most people are not familiar with in an intimate way like they may be with photography or oil...
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Melissa Helene
Sep 9, 20203 min read
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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Melissa Helene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
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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Melissa Helene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
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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