Paul Hopman, Scratchboard Animal Artist

Tank

Mothers Pride

Misty

The Transformer

Bobby

The Mighty

First Light

In the Shadows

Perched

Rodeo Roper

Grizzley Waters

Hooligan

Artist, Illustrator, and Teacher

PAUL HOPMAN

Scratchboard Animal Artist

Wildlife and Western Artwork

VIDEO [2 min 35 sec]

The inspiration behind Paul Hopman's scratchboard art.

Capturing a meaningful moment to feel a deep sense of connection is the focus of my art. I can't think of anything else I would rather do than share my vision and hope for the future with you.

Paul Hopman

Available Giclée Prints

Over 60 Giclee Prints to choose from. Shop from these seven wildlife categories.

Scratchboard. What a fun medium!

Creating scratchboard art is similar to using pen and ink. With pen and ink, you apply black ink to white paper. With scratchboard, you use a white board that’s covered with black ink and use a small scratch tool to etch into it, revealing the white. Color is then added with fluorescent chalks and inks to archive a natural look.

How to Create Scratchboard Process Step 1

A rough design begins to appear with scratch tool

Colors can be applied with pastel chalk

Different strokes are used to bring out the detail. Short lines for fur are used here.

Progress continues as more scratches and color is add.

How to Scratchboard Finished artwork Bisbee

The completed scratchboard piece “Bisbee”.

Try Scratchboard Yourself

With our scratchboard starter kit and video training series, you can create your own scratchboard works of art, whether you are a budding beginner or an accomplished artist. Scratchboard art has many benefits to children and adult a like. It provides family engagement and creativity. You simply scratch off a layer of ink to reveal a world of imagination!

Adult Scratchboard Class using Paul Hopman's Scratchboard Kit

scratchboard artwork using the scratchboard kit

girl creating her first scratchboard artwork from the scratchboard kit

Try scratchboard yourself with Paul Hopman's scratchboard kit

Art is great for kids, but with the decline in school arts programs all over the country, student access to the arts is limited. We want to make sure that the budding artist (kids and adults) realize their creative potential and have the tools to use them.