Scratchboard and Feather Art By Debra Otterstein, SSA
"We do not remember the days, we remember the moments"
Cesare Pavese
Cesare Pavese
Drawing light from the darkness - this is how I describe the art of scratchboard. It is a process of subtraction rather than one of addition and it allows the drama of light and dark to play off each other in fascinating ways. On the other hand painting on feathers adds a touch of magic to the work, a feeling of being a part of nature. Capturing the drama and the feeling of inclusion are my inspirations and sharing wildlife moments is my passion.
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Drawing Light From The DarknessCapturing every detail in scratchboard.
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A Feather Like TouchMy vision created on a feather.
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Painting With A ScalpelScratchboard in living color.
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Special Merit award for Shadowmaker in Art&Color365 Magazine 2025 All Animals Competition |
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Tattered & Worn was awarded Best in Show at The Big Annual Open Exhibit, Art Center East, La Grande, OR
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Awarded at the 13th Annual Exhibition
International Society of Scratchboard Artist |
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Awarded 1st place 2D at the Open Regional Show
at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center for Attitude Adjustor Baker City, Oregon |
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This was a special honor as it was the first time to be published in a magazine.
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Oregon Art Beat On PBSVideo for my portion starts at 9.08
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*UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OF IMAGES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED*
