What is scratchboard?

Scratchboard (scraperboard) is a unique, subtractive medium with a cardboard or panel base that is covered in a thin, even layer of white kaolin clay. This white clay surface is then sprayed with a layer of black ink that can be scratched into to produce dramatic, incredibly detailed artworks.

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Colour can also be added wherever the black ink has been scratched away by applying washes of watercolour, acrylic or India inks.

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Scratchboard was initially largely used in commercial art, where reproductions could be easily reduced while retaining detailed, quality images. 

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Linda's scratchboard works are all produced on archival quality panels and sealed with U.V resistant, archival varnish to maximise long - term integrity of the artwork.