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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
+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?
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
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣
this was a lovely production. Nice horse sounds
The horse sound effects scattered about the background music are killing me.
XD
:)))
Wheeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeeeee
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 could watch you all day
Extremely talented guy with loads of patience. Wonder how many people on earth would have so much patience.
Oh, I fell down to your feet, this is magnificient!
I wish my hand was as steady as this... and that i had a quarter the amount of patience this guy has...
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?
Amazing to watch! Beautiful!!
This is gorgeous, thanks for showing your process
That s mind blowing. Such control.
wow! amazing technique!
Beautiful craftsmanship!
Can I just add that I'm currently sick and I thought the horse whinny in the background was my wheezing 😂😂
This is just...beautiful.
Great job @Michael Halbert. Thanks for sharing.
Stunning and beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🌸
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.
This was wonderful! Thank you! Your work is inspiring!
Wow! That is gorgeous work
Impressive. Thanks for sharing your methods.
Jaw-dropping masterpiece!
Love your technique 👌
I am amazed at how straight and parallel you can draw the shading lines. Fantastic work!
incredible! insane amount of work.
WOW! Loved the music!
Brilliant work! This takes an insane level of skill, and it really payed off!
Your drawing is awersome! The highest level of skill.
Now that's gonna make me work harder. Fascinating
Amazing, i love your artwork man.
Incredible work
Excellent video. Especially when viewed in conjunction with your "Devil" video. THANKS for the education!
unbelievable man..... i can see how painstaking the process is..... salute! line by line...jeezz!
Beautiful!
Stunning.
Wow! Much respect!
You are some kind of sorcerer.
Excellent... Extradinary Work
Genuine... this is a real art
Very nice work. A skilled hand and massive amounts of patience, combined with innate talent, make for an unbeatable combination.
That was awesome. Cheers
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.
That very great skills in graphic art !! Cheers and BIG respect from Russia ! Amazing tutorial !
You deserve a medal
Amazing!
its wonderfull, why did i find u so late. just love the whole video. so therapeutic .
wonderful work
This is amazingly helpful. Thanks!
A piece of hard work. Indeed.
Hmmmm I feel watching a cowboy movie, this so nice and the details really great! Cheers! I came across to your channel.
Thanks for getting back :)
Amazing. I've been looking for this for many years. Thanks!
amazing, you are a genius
That’s actually insane 😧🤩
Incredible
You've got the skills to pay the bills!
Brilliant!!! 👌
Fantastic!!
Amazing stuff.
WONDERFUL!!!
like your great stand design
beautiful.
Great work
WOW! That is Amazing 💯💯💯
I appreciate that! Thank you.
this is very hard work
True art
5 Stars ,Brilliant !
very thanks for share the process with us
Thanks for sharing!
really beatiful
wow. that is very impressive
Spectacular....
Massive Respektos Sir Halbert
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?
amazing
畫得好厲害！！！
*OH NO!* *HE DID NOT!!!*
*This is unbelievably amazing!!!*
Simply bealtifull
Horse sounds reminded me I was making car sounds when I draw a car when I was a child.
Thank you for this.
What exactly is scratch board? I'm still blown away by this incredible skill. So relaxing though
Wow!
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?
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.
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.
WOW!
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
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?
Wonderful work...How many hours did it take?
Amazing work! :-) I was wondering how much time it took from start to finish?
Buenisimo
wow!!!
Insane
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.
ohh..my god..
funny music..make me smile
Amazing, this is for engraving? like Gustave Doré drawing?
👏👏👏
nice