Scratch art has always felt like a quiet kind of magic to me. It’s a drawing technique where you remove a dark layer of ink to reveal a lighter surface beneath—usually white clay or paper. With sharp tools, you carve out light from darkness, one line at a time. The result is something between engraving and watercolor, with the delicate precision of printmaking. It’s a medium that rewards patience and invites spontaneity, much like the way I approach my jewelry designs.

My first encounter with scratch art was as a child, when I made my own paper—painting a base layer with acrylics, then covering it with black crayon to scratch away with a pencil. It was slow, messy, and deeply satisfying. I only made a few pieces, but the process stayed with me. Decades later, during the pandemic, I introduced scratch art to my son using ready-made paper. That moment of shared creativity rekindled something in me. And in 2024, I discovered scratchboard—a ⅛” thick panel with a white clay base and black ink surface. It allowed for incredibly fine detail and the layering of colored inks. I was instantly hooked.

Today, I create one-of-a-kind scratch art panels inspired by seasonal rhythms and architectural forms—echoes of the same themes that guide my jewelry work. Each piece is a meditation on texture, contrast, and quiet beauty. You can explore these original works at 314studio.com, where every panel is crafted with care and intention. Whether you're a collector, a fellow artist, or simply curious, I invite you to uncover the magic behind each scratch. Let’s bring your vision to life—one mark, one moment, one story at a time.