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Lori Dunn
BSc., AFC, SAA, SSA, SONSI
Scratchboard, Coloured pencil |
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Colored Pencil |
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| Coloured pencil can be used for more than mere illustration - some pieces are paintings unto themselves. Lori Dunn continually pushes the limits of this medium to acheive both realism and quality of light. |
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Scratchboard |
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A scratchboard consists of three layers of material. The base is Masonite hardboard that has a layer of white clay applied to it. The clay is then sanded smooth and a layer of black ink is applied over top. The image is etched one "scratch" at a time using an extremely fine tool such as a scalpel blade. The black is etched out to reveal the white clay beneath.
These clayboard engravings are considered by many artists to be one of the most difficult of mediums to master. It takes a very steady hand to maintain the correct pressure required to etch each fine line to a particular depth. Mistakes are not easily corrected – they cannot be erased or painted over!
Many hours are spent on each scratchboard artwork and it may take months to complete. Lori Dunn uses clayboards that are completely archival, of museum quality, and highly resistant to fading from sunlight. Finished works are sprayed with a final fixative to further protect the image.
Scratchboard produces unique works of art with incredible realism and extremely fine detail that is unsurpassed by many other media. The absorbent clay can be coloured afterwards using specialized inks or paints, however, many people prefer the simplicity and beauty of the black and white image.
Lori Dunn has become one of Canada’s premiere scratchboard artists. Her pieces have been exhibited in several museums and galleries throughout the U.S and Canada.
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Direct Correspondence to:
Lori Dunn
c/o Herpworks Wildlife Art Studio
481 8th line Rd
RR1 Norwood, ON
CANADA K0L 2V0
Tel: 705-639-5482
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Email: herpworks@yahoo.com
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