Michael Halbert has a series of “inventors” that look like antique etchings. I love seeing revivals of this style.
And enjoy a bonus video of the scratchboard illustration for this great piece for Steamworks Beer:
Michael Halbert has a series of “inventors” that look like antique etchings. I love seeing revivals of this style.
And enjoy a bonus video of the scratchboard illustration for this great piece for Steamworks Beer:
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8 responses to “Michael Halbert”
That was fun!! Thanks for posting!
So skillful. Just watched a couple of Halbert’s youtube tuts, and can hardly believe all the linework is done freehand! I’ve dabbled a little with scratchboard in the past (it’s usually called ‘scraperboard’ in the UK, but I think ‘scratchboard’ is a more descriptive term) yet never attempted anything nearly so intricate as this. Ooh, these pics make me want to dig out my pens and have another go…! -Nx
Oooh…if you have any art you’ve done that you’d like to share, I’d love to see.
Great post D. Scratchboard is probably my favorite art style. This guy does it brilliantly, and vids are also a great touch. Kudos to him!
I was so transfixed watching the video!
Such talent- and patience! I could watch videos like that all day. Simply beautiful.
Ha, I may just take you up on that! – Nx
Um, sorry – that was supposed to be a reply to Dana. My phone seems incapable of responding to the appropriate comment. (Story of my life **Deep sigh**) -Nx