Category Archives: scratchboard

Plenty Has Happened . . .

. . . since my last blog post . . . but the most exciting news is that I’m now a Master member (MSA) of the International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA)! Itas an incredible honor to be recognized for … Continue reading

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“Fresh Feathers” Awarded Second Place

“Fresh Feathers”, my drawing of a Shire draft horse’s legs, was awarded Second Place in the Miniature category at the 2016 Art at the Classic art show at the Draft Horse Classic.  I took the reference photo of the horse … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Learning Scratchboard

This is an easy post to make, since I had already written it for our Scratchboard Artists‘ group on Facebook. The group is a great one, full of inspiration and advice. If you have any interest in scratchboard, as an … Continue reading

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“Sleeping Patterns” – Headed to Houston

I’m thrilled and honored to announce that “Sleeping Patterns”, my scratchboard drawing of a pair of Sumatran Tigers, has been accepted in the Society of Animal Artists‘ 56th Annual Exhibition. The Exhibition runs September 23, 2016 through January 1, 2017 … Continue reading

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Sandhill Crane Drawing – Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival

“Sandhill Crane”, a 2 3/4″ x 5″ scratchboard drawing, received Best in Show in the Fine Art division at the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival. It also sold, so that makes me a very happy camper! My mixed media drawing of … Continue reading

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“Jackpot!” – Tufted Titmouse Drawing

Plenty of artsy things have happened since my last post (long ago in November!), but for now, I’ll share a drawing I finished earlier today. This is one of the two scratchboard drawings I’ve submitted to the International Society of Scratchboard … Continue reading

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Sandhill Crane Art

I’m happy to report that “Grassland Grace”, my scratchboard drawing of a Sandhill Crane won a third place in the Lodi Crane Festival’s art show and it also sold. Please read my blog post for the full story and to … Continue reading

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Draft Horse Classic Award

“Fuzzdorable“, my scratchboard drawing of a filly, was awarded first place in the “Anything Goes” category at the Art at the Classic show. Read more and see stages of the drawing in progress in this blog post.

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Art Selected for “Strokes of Genius 7” Book

I’m thrilled to announce that Tell Me More About “Sheep”, my scratchboard drawing of a border collie pup,  has been selected for publication in North Light Books’ Strokes of Genius 7, Depth, Dimension + Space. This book is due out … Continue reading

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2014 ISSA Show, Award of Excellence

I’m honored to announce that “Cathy’s Burrito Bouquet” received an “Award of Excellence” at the 2014 International Society of Scratchboard Artists‘ (ISSA) exhibition. I submitted “Call of the Prairie” which was also accepted. My husband and I traveled to Cary, … Continue reading

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