When I was first learning Scratchboard as an art medium, I found it very difficult to find any instructional videos. Previously, I had dabbled in other mediums such as Pastels, Coloured Pencils and Acrylics, and it felt like there was an abundance of learning material out there for those mediums, but not Scratchboard. Therefore, I've spend countless hours of trial and error trying to perfect the techniques required for this medium and now I am going to share those techniques with you.
Master the art of Scratchboard
This art academy will focus on creating in depth, real time video tutorials that specialise in creating photo realistic wildlife art. Comprehensive courses will continuously be added, covering topics that will help take your realism to the next level. Whether your are a beginner looking to try a new medium, or a seasoned Scratchboarder looking to add another technique to their toolbox, I know there will be a course suitable for you!
Why Choose Me?
My name is Conor Smith and I am a Scratchboard artist based in Staffordshire in the United Kingdom. I specialise in creating realistic wildlife artwork. I am a member of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists and I have been awarded Signature Status. My work has been shown through multiple online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and I have been featured on the cover of International Artist Magazine and have been a finalist in the prestigious David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Wildlife Artist of the Year. My aim is to create an educational resource for new and existing scratchboard artists to help develop their techniques.
