This is outstanding, I'm a big fan of your art, Michael. By the way, I am from Chile, and it seems like here I can not find that scratchborard knife you use. Is there a way I can buy it on internet? Also, what kind of paper you use? Thanks in advance, and keep amazing us. :)
I think so. They both use India ink. The Micros are better for free hand drawing and are less mechanical. The Micros don't hold up as well to erasing, so pencil lines need to be very light before inking.
Another awesome work.
This is outstanding, I'm a big fan of your art, Michael. By the way, I am from Chile, and it seems like here I can not find that scratchborard knife you use. Is there a way I can buy it on internet? Also, what kind of paper you use? Thanks in advance, and keep amazing us. :)
Exelent!!! What kind of paper you use?
It's not a paper. It's Ampersand ClayBord 1/8 inch thick. It's scratchboard that hasn't been coated with India ink.
Fantastic work!!! Michael, are that Sakura micro pens as good as Koh-I-Noor rapidographs? Thanks!
I think so. They both use India ink. The Micros are better for free hand drawing and are less mechanical. The Micros don't hold up as well to erasing, so pencil lines need to be very light before inking.
personal Thank you for info! Micros also are cheep... :)
What is the name of your drawing board with a ruler?
what is the rig you have set up for drawing straight and evenly spaced lines can you explain how you made it or send me a link? thanks
It's a HAFF Crosshatch Machine or drawing tool. It's do longer made.
are you gonna draw all the US presidents? Very nice illustration as usual
Haven't decided yet, but I doubt it. Thanks.
Well I get it. Seems like a lot of work. How many presidents have you had until now by the way?
3 in this scratchboard style. I did a few others in different styles just for fun and put them on facebook.
Hi Michael, is there any way to contact you for business inquiries? I would like to commission your work, please let me know.
01:59 What is this tools help please?
It's a HAFF Crosshatch Machine. They quit making it but you can occasionally find a used one on eBay.
Michael Halbert Thank you! ))