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Description 11x14" scratchboard with colored inks. It is based on a photograph I took at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh. This was my first try coloring scratchboard and it was kind of an adventure! I used Winsor & Newton drawing inks first but didn't like them, so I switched to Liquitex drawing ink halfway through and liked that much better.

I gave the original to my great aunt for her 100th birthday in early October 2009. Prints are available (note me.)
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Comments: 293

Gryphonia [2018-10-10 02:03:59 +0000 UTC]


Hello!
Nice picture!
I like it!

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Volinfer [2016-12-04 08:10:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow that's impressive

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karakurtomer [2016-10-11 20:15:27 +0000 UTC]

great

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YardFlamingo [2016-09-05 05:01:13 +0000 UTC]

Oh man, this is a really neat piece! It feels so powerful and dramatic with that lighting. I love it. So cool.

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LTerri [2016-01-06 22:21:28 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful work!!!!

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KaseySnowArt [2014-11-28 16:46:48 +0000 UTC]

This is just incredible.

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A-Gonzo [2014-08-27 05:26:10 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful Colours and DetailsΒ 

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WillemSvdMerwe [2014-08-10 08:25:14 +0000 UTC]

Wow, excellent detail work!

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chalkolotcake [2014-05-11 18:45:32 +0000 UTC]

this is awesome! Good job!

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adrianna246 [2014-03-26 03:52:23 +0000 UTC]

Did you use prism color marker or what sort of ink? I am doing the same thing with a lion after seeing an amazing piece in person. This would help me lots thanks

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rah-bop In reply to adrianna246 [2014-03-26 18:53:53 +0000 UTC]

I used Winsor & Newton drawing inks and Liquitex drawing ink. These are just little glass pots of ink and I used a paintbrush to apply them. Prismacolor markers might work too, but I've never tried it so I don't know. Might be worth experimenting!

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adrianna246 In reply to rah-bop [2014-03-27 01:23:21 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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MurphSmurfin [2013-11-13 20:16:40 +0000 UTC]

nice color! did you use the clay inks??

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BuckhornArt [2013-10-23 23:42:10 +0000 UTC]

This is the most incredible scratchboard piece I have ever seen! How did you apply the color, if you don't mind my asking? Very beautiful!

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kira333333 [2013-10-17 19:33:27 +0000 UTC]

I would like to see the photography and to know how much time did you passed doing this, Thank youΒ 

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RyanValentineComics [2013-05-12 00:18:39 +0000 UTC]

This is extremely cool. Nice work.

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miamary123456 [2013-04-17 16:43:30 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely amazing!

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AnnRan [2013-03-11 09:47:04 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful! A great composition well executed!

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RedAventador [2013-02-25 02:56:59 +0000 UTC]

I am in awe! Scratchboard is one of my favorite mediums, but I've never yet felt confident enough to color it!This is really incredible, the detail work on each individual feather, the exact attention to lighting...amazing work!!!!! I don't know what else to say!

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TomoFromFire [2013-01-31 19:57:34 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS SO COOL!

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anescapefromthereal [2013-01-22 01:05:39 +0000 UTC]

Soooo soo pretty.
What did you use to color the scratch board?

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icarus-redemption [2012-12-21 10:30:10 +0000 UTC]

I love scratchboard but I have never tried using colored inks. I've always wanted to...and seeing this gorgeous flamingo is spurring me on! Fantastic work!

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BlvckFiend [2012-11-27 01:52:33 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!

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Copycolor [2012-07-04 23:38:26 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Wish I knew how to do something like this.

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xXAnnakKXx [2012-06-20 05:12:41 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely stunning!!!!I want to try scratchboarding as well and I was wondering how exactly you got the colour in?

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legg32 [2012-05-23 16:52:02 +0000 UTC]

I have always thought about doing this, hope mine comes out half as good.

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AmyGreenArt [2012-04-06 11:32:02 +0000 UTC]

Unbelievably realistic!

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Mararda [2012-02-27 16:40:04 +0000 UTC]

Amazing! This is so elegant!

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Dragos-Sulgheru [2012-02-27 16:14:02 +0000 UTC]

Hi,
I have featured your work in my latest journal entry. You can take a look at it here: [link]
Have a great day!
Dragos

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Sprucetail [2012-02-24 04:13:00 +0000 UTC]

wow! what do you use to colour a scratchboard?

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GreedySavage [2012-01-11 01:00:40 +0000 UTC]

Great job

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MarieOak [2011-12-08 18:05:51 +0000 UTC]

amazing *.*

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Rodmansvisuals [2011-11-30 20:11:04 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic and fasinating!!!! WHOA!!

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cinda6000 [2011-11-30 00:20:06 +0000 UTC]

WOW!

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MayumiOgihara [2011-09-12 03:42:59 +0000 UTC]

You've been featured in my journal [link]

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rah-bop In reply to MayumiOgihara [2011-09-13 08:00:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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MayumiOgihara In reply to rah-bop [2011-09-13 15:42:40 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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mitzieBgood [2011-09-08 01:26:29 +0000 UTC]

WOW!!!!!!!! SWEET!

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Photopathica [2011-08-31 18:00:38 +0000 UTC]

the feathers looks amazing!

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fairth [2011-08-23 19:42:17 +0000 UTC]

Lovely, it's like a fountain of feathers.

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vssertse [2011-06-22 04:32:19 +0000 UTC]

Woooow!! I can just say wooow!

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Tahnja [2011-06-05 09:26:29 +0000 UTC]

wow, coloured scratchboard? Bravo!!!!

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JennyMoedKorpela [2011-06-02 00:36:38 +0000 UTC]

This is simply amazing! I love the colors and the light!

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catharicdissonance [2011-05-18 01:39:09 +0000 UTC]

THIS IS GORGEOUS

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Indigo1230 [2011-05-16 01:23:27 +0000 UTC]

Amazingly beautiful, I hope I can do scratch board as well as you someday!!

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lconverse [2011-05-14 17:21:18 +0000 UTC]

excellent work with the coloring! inspires me to try it some time.

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SaitouuRyuuji [2011-04-29 21:14:27 +0000 UTC]

That is awesome. I really love this.

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LOULOUGSTP [2011-04-09 00:41:47 +0000 UTC]

Fabulous !!!

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Kaffiene [2011-02-16 04:17:40 +0000 UTC]

"First try"?! Kudos to you! Amazing piece.

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KevlarUnicorn [2011-01-15 05:30:54 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely amazing! Beautiful color, pose, composition... it's just stellar!

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