Care For A Finished Scratchboard
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melissahelene
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Scratchboard Techniques: Black vs White
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] My scratchboard artwork is all black and white (with many variations...
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melissahelene
Mar 25, 20214 min read
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
Feb 24, 20213 min read
The Importance of Art Festivals in My Business
Business As An Artist "Why don't you just sell online?" "Are you selling your work on social media?" "...but they're having an online...
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melissahelene
Jan 28, 20214 min read
The Importance of Reference Images in Realistic Scratchboard Artwork
[Join the waitlist for my online scratchboard course, coming soon!] My scratchboard artwork is photo-realistic and hyper detailed, which...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
How to Get Your Very Own Custom Scratchboard Pet Portrait
Pros of Scratchboard Scratchboard is an excellent choice for your custom pet portrait! It is a rare, ancient medium that most people...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20203 min read
The Tools of Scratchboard | Process Post
I get a lot of questions about my scratchboard work during art festivals and from art enthusiasts online, with the number one question...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
African Elephant | Endangered Species Series
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Quick Facts: Status: Threatened Population: 470,000 Height: 8.2 - 13 ft Weight: 5,000 - 14,000 lbs...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Bonobo | Endangered Species Series
Bonobo (Pan paniscus) Quick Facts: Status: ENDANGERED Population: 10,000 - 50,000 individuals Height: 28 - 35 in Weight: 68 - 86 lbs...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Amur Leopard | Endangered Species Series
Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) Quick Facts: Status: CRITICALLY ENDANGERED Population: around 60 individuals Body Length: up to...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Red Panda | Endangered Species Series
Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) Quick Facts: Size - Head and body, 20 to 26 in (50 to 65 cm); Tail, 12 to 20 in (30 to 50 cm) Weight - 12 to...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20203 min read
Grey Wolf | Endangered Species Series
Grey Wolf (Canus Lupus) - ENDANGERED Once almost completely disappeared from the lower 48 states, the grey wolf is making a comeback in...
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melissahelene
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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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Rhinoceros | Endangered Species Series
There are five different species of rhinoceros, with 11 subspecies, that are at different levels of endangerment, but continue to be...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
African Lions (Panthera leo) | Endangered Species Series
The African Lion is a majestic, powerful, and beautiful creature that is symbolic in many ways for a lot of people. Lions have been a...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Golden Headed Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas) | Endangered Species Series
Golden Headed Lion Tamarin (LEONTOPITHECUS CHRYSOMELAS) Length: body - 22-26cm, tail - 33-40cm Weight: 480-700g (1-1.5 lbs) Home range:...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) | Endangered Species Series
Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) "The bighorn sheep is one of two species of mountain sheep in North America." These animals range in...
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melissahelene
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Endangered Species Series | Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus)
Barbary Macaque (Macaca sylvanus) Average Weight: females - 9.9kg, males - 14.5kg Lifespan: up to 30 years Grouping: they live in troops...
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