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A Fine Display of Scratchboard Art by Ann Schuler
These original scratchboard art works by renowned Baltimore artist Ann Schuler were recently discovered in a family genealogy book owned by an antique dealer in Baltimore. They were created in 1943 and now, 50 years later, were shown to Ann. She did them as a commission for the family. Ann learned this technique from her father and uncle, both world renowned medical illustrators.
They are just 2 x 1-1/2" in size.

Ann, at 90, is still teaching and painting at the Schuler School of Fine Art in Baltimore (www.schulerschool.com). She is a wonderful person, mentor, and friend to many, including me.
Scratchboard Process:
Ann prepares her scratchboards in the old world way. It begins with approx. 10 layers of rabbit skin glue and whiting, lightly sanded between layers, on a very smooth paper or board. Carbon dust is sprinkled on the paper and gently rubbed. A carbon pencil drawing is made next and various tools are used to erase, lift, blend and lightly scratch the image. It involves adding and subtracting -- the process is more about drawing and blending than scratching.

MiniArt Supply, 301-977-2190, nancy@miniartsupply.biz