This kind of art amazes me more than every digital bling bling. It's craftmanship and true art. Simply stunning how patience, skill and talent can achieve so much with only the most basic materials: ink, paper and a knife.
That's a good point. The power of scratchboard is the ability to scartch fine white lines into black. However, you can buy scratchboard pre-coated with black ink or uncoated (white surface). I almost always start with the white board. For areas of a drawing that have a value of less than 50 percent, I draw with an ink pen. For areas that are darker than 50 percent, I cover it with solid black ink and scratch out white lines (or dots and dashes) for detail.
I agree -- the music is not the best. I try not to use music that may be under copyright, and the music I can afford is not they great stuff we hear on the radio. This was one of my first videos, and since then I have found copyright free music that is of better quality. It's still not the quality of our favorite songs, but it's OK. I also lower the sound level now to make it less prominent. I know that a voice over would be the best sound, but my voice is even more irritating than bad music.
The biggest complaint most people have is that they clog up sometimes. Keep the cap on when you're not using them, and learn how to clean them. Other than that, they are technical pens that make a consistently even line--a mechanical line. Some people don't like them because they think they are too mechanical. I wiggle the pen when drawing to make the lines a little more random.
Insane... How do you keep such even space between lines? ..and how do you know so well where to put less lines to create three dimensional form so well? It seems as if you are a printer that already knows exactly where to print.
If you do something a thousand times, you will get consistent at it. Having a good understanding of three dimensional form is pretty much a must for artists, as although you draw on a flat sheet of paper, you try to create the illusion of form. This comes with practice as well and dividing complex forms into simple objects or understanding the anatomy of a horse makes it easier too.
Since there was no reply in four years let me ask again because I want to know too: what is the thing you use to transfer your image from your tracer paper to your main board????
@@jiegonzales7327 Not sure if you found a solution or not by now, but I used to do this in art school. The easiest method is to load the back of the paper w/ lead (use side of pencil for really wide strokes). Then, trace the art over again with a pen or something hard to drive the lead from the back into the paper you will be scratching. It will leave an imprint, but you have to trace all of the lines on the front-side of the art as if you were inking it. Hope that helps. @D Dub @Luis Acosta
This drawing style caught my attention some years ago when it appeared on an olive oil bottle. I liked it very mch but didn't know what it is called. I wished I know the name of this style so that I could find out more about it. I never got to know the name of this style until yesterday (20/Mar/24) when I saw a video about scratchboard painting (also from your channel). Now I know it's called scratchboard painting.
What is this particular hatching technique called? I'd like to search for more examples, but most hatching I've found refers to the distance between lines, not the thickness.
Michael, hello. Honest question here: can you make a living out of inking like this? Do you have other jobs or you do this full time? I am a designer who works with similar illustrations as a sidekick, but I'd sure love to make it my main job, not only part time. Thank you very much, and keep up the amazing work. I am a fan.
+Roosa Pitkänen Brazil! I wanted to live in Finland as a teen because I liked so many Finnish bands, so I started learning the language. I remember very little, but I remember it was really fun to study, despite all the grammatical cases. It's a lovely language (:
The horse sound effects helped me understand that this was indeed a horse that you are drawing.
Dying here XD
😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀
lmao the hoofs tapping hahah
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oh, I fell down to your feet, this is magnificient!
The horse sound effects scattered about the background music are killing me.
XD
:)))
Wheeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeeeee
This kind of art amazes me more than every digital bling bling. It's craftmanship and true art. Simply stunning how patience, skill and talent can achieve so much with only the most basic materials: ink, paper and a knife.
That's a good point. The power of scratchboard is the ability to scartch fine white lines into black. However, you can buy scratchboard pre-coated with black ink or uncoated (white surface). I almost always start with the white board. For areas of a drawing that have a value of less than 50 percent, I draw with an ink pen. For areas that are darker than 50 percent, I cover it with solid black ink and scratch out white lines (or dots and dashes) for detail.
this was a lovely production. Nice horse sounds
Extremely talented guy with loads of patience. Wonder how many people on earth would have so much patience.
I could watch you all day
I just don't know how people can dislike this
Me too
i know people come here for the art.. but the music makes me want to selfsuicide.. thats where all the dislikes come from
They just click that button with the thumbdown icon just below the video.
I agree -- the music is not the best. I try not to use music that may be under copyright, and the music I can afford is not they great stuff we hear on the radio. This was one of my first videos, and since then I have found copyright free music that is of better quality. It's still not the quality of our favorite songs, but it's OK. I also lower the sound level now to make it less prominent. I know that a voice over would be the best sound, but my voice is even more irritating than bad music.
music is very nice. What is it?
Your drawing is awersome! The highest level of skill.
Stunning and beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🌸
I wish my hand was as steady as this... and that i had a quarter the amount of patience this guy has...
I am amazed at how straight and parallel you can draw the shading lines. Fantastic work!
You are some kind of sorcerer.
Can I just add that I'm currently sick and I thought the horse whinny in the background was my wheezing 😂😂
You've got the skills to pay the bills!
unbelievable man..... i can see how painstaking the process is..... salute! line by line...jeezz!
Great job @Michael Halbert. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice work. A skilled hand and massive amounts of patience, combined with innate talent, make for an unbeatable combination.
WOW! Loved the music!
Excellent video. Especially when viewed in conjunction with your "Devil" video. THANKS for the education!
Amazing. I've been looking for this for many years. Thanks!
The biggest complaint most people have is that they clog up sometimes. Keep the cap on when you're not using them, and learn how to clean them. Other than that, they are technical pens that make a consistently even line--a mechanical line. Some people don't like them because they think they are too mechanical. I wiggle the pen when drawing to make the lines a little more random.
This is awesome! Can I ask what paper do you use?
That s mind blowing. Such control.
this is very hard work
Insane... How do you keep such even space between lines? ..and how do you know so well where to put less lines to create three dimensional form so well? It seems as if you are a printer that already knows exactly where to print.
If you do something a thousand times, you will get consistent at it. Having a good understanding of three dimensional form is pretty much a must for artists, as although you draw on a flat sheet of paper, you try to create the illusion of form. This comes with practice as well and dividing complex forms into simple objects or understanding the anatomy of a horse makes it easier too.
Now that's gonna make me work harder. Fascinating
Hmmmm I feel watching a cowboy movie, this so nice and the details really great! Cheers! I came across to your channel.
You deserve a medal
WOW! That is Amazing 💯💯💯
I appreciate that! Thank you.
Genuine... this is a real art
Jaw-dropping masterpiece!
Brilliant work! This takes an insane level of skill, and it really payed off!
Beautiful craftsmanship!
Wow! That is gorgeous work
Beautiful!
This is just...beautiful.
True art
Amazing to watch! Beautiful!!
Stunning.
Love your technique 👌
very thanks for share the process with us
Incredible work
incredible! insane amount of work.
This was wonderful! Thank you! Your work is inspiring!
This is gorgeous, thanks for showing your process
A piece of hard work. Indeed.
Excellent... Extradinary Work
its wonderfull, why did i find u so late. just love the whole video. so therapeutic .
That very great skills in graphic art !! Cheers and BIG respect from Russia ! Amazing tutorial !
Impressive. Thanks for sharing your methods.
That’s actually insane 😧🤩
Incredible
*OH NO!* *HE DID NOT!!!*
*This is unbelievably amazing!!!*
wow! amazing technique!
amazing, you are a genius
wonderful work
WONDERFUL!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic!!
really beatiful
like your great stand design
Amazing, i love your artwork man.
That was awesome. Cheers
Brilliant!!! 👌
Wow! Much respect!
畫得好厲害！！！
beautiful.
wow. that is very impressive
what is the thing you use to transfer your image from your tracer paper to your main board????
Since there was no reply in four years let me ask again because I want to know too: what is the thing you use to transfer your image from your tracer paper to your main board????
5 years and still no reply :( please i wanna know too!!!!!
@@jiegonzales7327 Not sure if you found a solution or not by now, but I used to do this in art school. The easiest method is to load the back of the paper w/ lead (use side of pencil for really wide strokes). Then, trace the art over again with a pen or something hard to drive the lead from the back into the paper you will be scratching. It will leave an imprint, but you have to trace all of the lines on the front-side of the art as if you were inking it. Hope that helps. @D Dub @Luis Acosta
Horse sounds reminded me I was making car sounds when I draw a car when I was a child.
Amazing stuff.
Massive Respektos Sir Halbert
Thanks for getting back :)
Amazing!!!
What exactly is scratch board? I'm still blown away by this incredible skill. So relaxing though
I had to wear my Stetson and gun holster just to watch this.
Great work
5 Stars ,Brilliant !
Amazing, this is for engraving? like Gustave Doré drawing?
Simply bealtifull
Amazing!
This is amazingly helpful. Thanks!
This drawing style caught my attention some years ago when it appeared on an olive oil bottle. I liked it very mch but didn't know what it is called. I wished I know the name of this style so that I could find out more about it. I never got to know the name of this style until yesterday (20/Mar/24) when I saw a video about scratchboard painting (also from your channel). Now I know it's called scratchboard painting.
Spectacular....
What is this particular hatching technique called? I'd like to search for more examples, but most hatching I've found refers to the distance between lines, not the thickness.
Michael, hello. Honest question here: can you make a living out of inking like this? Do you have other jobs or you do this full time? I am a designer who works with similar illustrations as a sidekick, but I'd sure love to make it my main job, not only part time. Thank you very much, and keep up the amazing work. I am a fan.
amazing
This is amazing. Thank you.
Nice nimimerkki :D
+Roosa Pitkänen kiitos! Sadly that's pretty much all I can say in Finnish, aside from curse words xD
+Saatana Where are you from then? :3
+Roosa Pitkänen Brazil! I wanted to live in Finland as a teen because I liked so many Finnish bands, so I started learning the language. I remember very little, but I remember it was really fun to study, despite all the grammatical cases. It's a lovely language (:
+Saatana It's nice to know that someone is interested in Finland.. And i agree, it is a lovely language! :)
Wo. Just wow
yo do you smoke bro? cuz you got a lot of time in your hands lol so prestige and accurate. like a machine ! lol true blessed talent
Thank you for this.
Wonderful work...How many hours did it take?
Amazing work! Btw can you tell me which white ink you using? I've tried a couple of them but every of them mostly mix with black and it was muddy.
Buenisimo
Love your work! Wondering how you go about the transfer process? Is it a special kind of paper?
bristol board would be good to work on with inks
WhenI grow up I wanna do this !!!!
Insane
How do you transfer the drawing on the scratchboard? Is there some kind of product that you use?
ohh..my god..
funny music..make me smile