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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
+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 (:
I just got a set of Rapidographs and Rapidosketch pens. Never used them before. They were on super sale and bought then as I've been curious and though't they'd make a nice addition. Do you have any tips for using them?
*almost*. But the white gel isn't quite as clear and clean as the scraping with a knife is. You need a lot of coats with gel pens to make it seem like it's 100% gone. Also, the knives can get really detailed, whereas the gel pens are like a .5 nib size or something. You could try correction white ink and a dip pen for finer detail. You're best bet is to use the ink (gel or otherwise), scan it and then do final clean up in photoshop.
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.
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.
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
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?
this was a lovely production. Nice horse sounds
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.
Extremely talented guy with loads of patience. Wonder how many people on earth would have so much patience.
Stunning and beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🌸
Your drawing is awersome! The highest level of skill.
You've got the skills to pay the bills!
unbelievable man..... i can see how painstaking the process is..... salute! line by line...jeezz!
That s mind blowing. Such control.
I am amazed at how straight and parallel you can draw the shading lines. Fantastic work!
WOW! Loved the music!
I wish my hand was as steady as this... and that i had a quarter the amount of patience this guy has...
Genuine... this is a real art
Great job @Michael Halbert. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful!
Very nice work. A skilled hand and massive amounts of patience, combined with innate talent, make for an unbeatable combination.
Wow! That is gorgeous work
Now that's gonna make me work harder. Fascinating
Incredible work
True art
Brilliant work! This takes an insane level of skill, and it really payed off!
incredible! insane amount of work.
Beautiful craftsmanship!
You deserve a medal
Jaw-dropping masterpiece!
This is just...beautiful.
*OH NO!* *HE DID NOT!!!*
*This is unbelievably amazing!!!*
Stunning.
Love your technique 👌
Amazing. I've been looking for this for many years. Thanks!
very thanks for share the process with us
You are some kind of sorcerer.
Hmmmm I feel watching a cowboy movie, this so nice and the details really great! Cheers! I came across to your channel.
its wonderfull, why did i find u so late. just love the whole video. so therapeutic .
Incredible
Excellent video. Especially when viewed in conjunction with your "Devil" video. THANKS for the education!
A piece of hard work. Indeed.
Excellent... Extradinary 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.
Amazing to watch! Beautiful!!
That very great skills in graphic art !! Cheers and BIG respect from Russia ! Amazing tutorial !
wonderful work
amazing, you are a genius
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?
wow! amazing technique!
WOW! That is Amazing 💯💯💯
I appreciate that! Thank you.
like your great stand design
Can I just add that I'm currently sick and I thought the horse whinny in the background was my wheezing 😂😂
This was wonderful! Thank you! Your work is inspiring!
That’s actually insane 😧🤩
Impressive. Thanks for sharing your methods.
really beatiful
Massive Respektos Sir Halbert
this is very hard work
wow. that is very impressive
Thanks for sharing!
This is gorgeous, thanks for showing your process
WONDERFUL!!!
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.
Fantastic!!
畫得好厲害！！！
Amazing, i love your artwork man.
Wow! Much respect!
beautiful.
That was awesome. Cheers
Brilliant!!! 👌
What exactly is scratch board? I'm still blown away by this incredible skill. So relaxing though
Amazing stuff.
5 Stars ,Brilliant !
Thanks for getting back :)
Amazing!!!
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
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! :)
Great work
Horse sounds reminded me I was making car sounds when I draw a car when I was a child.
Amazing!
Simply bealtifull
I had to wear my Stetson and gun holster just to watch this.
Amazing, this is for engraving? like Gustave Doré drawing?
amazing
This is amazingly helpful. Thanks!
I just got a set of Rapidographs and Rapidosketch pens. Never used them before. They were on super sale and bought then as I've been curious and though't they'd make a nice addition. Do you have any tips for using them?
Spectacular....
Wo. Just wow
I wonder if a similar effect can be achieved with ink and a white gel pen (archival ink of course)
*almost*. But the white gel isn't quite as clear and clean as the scraping with a knife is. You need a lot of coats with gel pens to make it seem like it's 100% gone. Also, the knives can get really detailed, whereas the gel pens are like a .5 nib size or something. You could try correction white ink and a dip pen for finer detail. You're best bet is to use the ink (gel or otherwise), scan it and then do final clean up in photoshop.
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.
hay algun libro que enseñe esta tecnica?
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.
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.
how exactly did that transfer thing work?
Awesome! Could you tell me the exact illustration board you use and the type of ink? Did you do the drawings that are in Barns and Noble bookstores?
Thank you for this.
Insane
7:32 the horses legs have orange and blue on them and one of the hooves is rainbow XD
Wonderful work...How many hours did it take?