Category Archives: scratchboard

Burritos and More . . .

“Cathy’s Burrito Bouquet” will debut at the International Society of Scratchboard Artists‘ 3rd annual juried exhibition on Friday June 27th, when the 2014 ISSA get-together kicks off with a reception for the show. You can see the reference photo and … Continue reading

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Women Artists of the West

At the end of 2013, I was accepted into WAOW – Women Artists of the West as an Associate member. WAOW is a long-standing artists’ organization that I’d considered joining for a number of years. I’d waited until I had … Continue reading

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“Call of the Prairie” Featured in Cheap Joe’s Catalog

I’m honored that my bison scratchboard drawing was one of 25 selected for the Customer Art section of Cheap Joe’s 2014 art supply catalog.  Click on the image for a larger version. That’s the leg of our dog Arrow in … Continue reading

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“Down on the Farm” – Scratchboard Series

[dmalbum path=”/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/dotf/”/] __________________________________________________ This is a series of 15 scratchboard drawings I created for a show at the Chapel Gallery as part of the “Art Can Heal” program in the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital in Auburn CA. 13 of the … Continue reading

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Signature Status!

I received confirmation on March 21st that my application for “Signature” status (SSA) in the International Society of Scratchboard Artists (ISSA) was unanimously accepted. This status is awarded to ISSA “members showing advanced scratchboard skills” and I’m thrilled and honored … Continue reading

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Featured Artist

See the post about my scratchboard work in Ampersand Art Supply’s blog.

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Video – Scratchboard Drawing of a Boston Terrier

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It’s All an Illusion

Some time ago, while teaching a scratchboard class, I realized that “art is an illusion”. I’m certain that this is something I have always known at a subconscious level, but the actual words came to me during that class. It … Continue reading

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Work in Progress

Nothing really new to report, but I’ve been plugging away on a number of drawings, so I thought I’d post three of them that are in progress. The first two are farther along than last time I posted them on … Continue reading

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Dog and Bunny Show

I have two new non-commissioned drawings to share. Below each image is a link to contact me if you’re interested in either drawing. The first is “Boston Style” an ink on Claybord (scratchboard) drawing of a Boston Terrier. “Boston Style”, … Continue reading

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