Process of Drawing Jimmy Carter with Pen and Ink on Scratchboard

Time-lapse video showing the process of rendering by hand a portrait of Former United States president Jimmy Carter with pen and ink on Ampersand Claybord.
Illustration and video by Michael Halbert:
www.inkart.com/
www.behance.net...
Instagram: michael_halbert
Note 1: I try to show my work process as accurately as possible. However, I do take some liberties with the editing of the videos. For instance, almost all my videos use time lapse to speed up the process. I would like to show an entire drawing in real time, but even my simplest drawings can take a full day--major drawings can take one to two weeks. No one wants to watch me draw for two weeks. Also, some of my edits are just for my own enjoyment. Video is a hobby for me, and I like to experiment.
Note 2: I call my drawing medium scratchboard, and it is. However, a more accurate description of my technique would be "pen and ink on white scratchboard." I work on white scratchboard, and I draw with pen and ink the parts that have a value of 50 percent gray or less. For areas that are 50 percent gray or darker, I block in with solid black ink and scratch in white lines for detail.
Note 3: I am showing how I work. However, although I have been an illustrator for over 35 years, there may be times when I am doing it wrong or not doing it in the best way.
Materials I use: Ampersand Claybord, white, 1/8 inch thick; Micron pens; dip pens; Higgins Black Magic ink or Koh-I-Noor ink; Scratch-Art knives.

[@Md2802]

The free and non-contiguous patches of lines work incredibly well with your signature style. The result is absolutely gorgeous. And I love how seeing the process makes us better able to appreciate the level of skill and craftsmanship that goes into your work. Not to mention that rush of awe when you reveal the finished work.

[@MichaelHalbert1952]

WOW! I need to save your description. You made my day.

[@zhangrui1996]

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