Scratch Art Directions

Goals/Objectives: Further develop line quality in artwork and emhasize contrast.

Materials Needed: scratchboard, wooden scratch tools, demonstration models with variety of lines and techniques.

Procedure:

1. Students are handed sketchpaper (2 sheets) the same size as the scratchpaper that they will be using.
2. Through demonstration, the class will consider basic lines in different compositions - students will also be highlighting the lines of the main composition.
3. When drawings are balanced, consider how to add highlights by stippling, or crosshatching, similar to print-making. They then will be redrawn over the top of the scratchpaper to make an impression to follow for "Scratching."
4. Scratching tools are then handed out and students carefully "etch" their drawings, revealing the contrast underneath. More line work is encouraged to emphasize the contrast of highlighted areas.

When finished, these can be mounted on tag or matt board for displaying. They should be covered with paper when storing to avoid any further "scratch" marks on the artwork.