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JFK, 2021
A Mixed Media by Richard Sele

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This piece is not a photo or drawing but rather a scratchboard, one of the most difficult art mediums. It originated in 19th century Europe and was used for book illustration. The scratchboard panel is made with a special clay layer and coated with black ink. I used a scalpel to scratch off the ink in varying line patterns and stippling. These hundreds of small scratches revealed the white clay and formed the image. I used a little water and diluted ink to create some tone differences. I finished the piece by spraying a museum archival quality clear varnish to protect the work. Since I'm working with very small details, I use a magnifier on all my pieces to enable me to get the best possible view of the scratching surface.

My inspiration for this particular piece came from my admiration for some of JFK's achievements, such as the establishment of the Peace Corps and his unwavering support for US Special Operations Forces. He approved Army Special Forces to adopt the green beret as their official headgear. I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I enjoyed creating it.

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Limited Edition | Scratchboard, 8" x 10" x 0"