In art, the hand can never execute anything higher than the heart can imagine.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
This is a collection of my art for sale. These are scratchboards done by scraping ink off of a sheet of paper to create a tetured image. I specialise in doing images of people, but will also do animals or nature upon request. I take commissions, so feel free to contact me by email.
Dem Purpurroten Indeed
By A R West
A scratchboard featuring the late French actor Gaspard Ulliel as Hannibal Lecter in the 2007 film Hannibal Rising. He has also played other roles in movies such as Saint Laurent and Les Confins du Monde (transl. To the Ends of the World).
Fallen Angel
By A R West
A scratchboard of Taylor Momsen, the frontwoman of the metal band The Pretty Reckless. She has had roles in movies such as Jim Carey’s The Grinch and television shows such as Gossip Girl.
From the Well
By A R West
A scratchboard of Daveigh Chase’s portrayal of the infamous Samara Morgan from The Ring–the American adaptation of Koji Suzuki’s novel Ring. This was done on black and white scratchboard, later given a tinge of watercolour to add to the spookiness. A personal favourite of mine, it goes well with any Halloween-lover’s collection of gruesome decorations.
Silver Owl
By A R West
The first scratchboard I ever created–an owl on silver and black paper. A simple, yet decorative addition to any art collection.
Portrait: Gaspard Ulliel
By A R West
A scratchboard portrait of the late French actor and model Gaspard Ulliel. Credits include Hannibal Rising (2007), Saint Laurent (2014), A Heavenly Vintage (2011), and A Very Long Engagement (2004).
Shining
By A R West
A scratchboard of Ruki, the frontman of Japanese metal band The Gazette, who’s song Shiver was featured as the second season opening of the anime Black Butler, adapted from Yana Toboso’s manga of the same name. The Gazette has released nine albums and several singles, being one of Japan’s most famous bands worldwide.
Sleepy Hollow
By A R West
A scratchboard featuring the Headless Horseman from Tim Burton’s adaptation of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The horseman is portrayed by the Academy Award winner Christopher Walken, who’s films span decades, including The Deer Hunter (1979), Catch Me If You Can (2002), and Batman Returns (1992).
Portrait: Tuba Buyukustun
By A R West
Portrait of Turkish actress Tuba Buyukustun; credits include Sultan Makami (2003), Cesur ve Guzel (2016-2017), and Rise of Empires: Ottoman (2020).
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