Scratch Art
Maker Faire Bay Area 2026
September 25th-27th
Scratchboard combines illustration, craftsmanship, and patience into a unique art form. By removing black ink with specialized tools, artist Natalie McKean creates highly detailed images one line at a time. The exhibit will feature original artwork, works in progress, and live demonstrations of the scratchboard process.
Natalie McKean
Natalie McKean is a Bay Area artist and storyteller whose work spans scratchboard illustration, science-fiction comics, and contemporary surrealism. Using a technique that scratches away black ink to reveal intricate images beneath, she creates highly detailed artwork inspired by nature, science, dreams, and imagination. A frequent exhibitor at Maker Faire since 2011, McKean enjoys sharing the tools, techniques, and craftsmanship behind scratchboard art with visitors of all ages.
