1. Texture
The Elements of Art
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2. In terms of art, texture refers to the way something feels to the touch, or looks as it may feel if it were touched.
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3. Texture can be 3-D, which is physical
Texture can be 3-D, which is physical. Or texture can be 2-D, which is an illusion.
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4. 3-D texture is texture that can be physically touched and felt.
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5. 2-D texture is also called visual texture and is the illusion of how an object would feel if it could be physically touched.
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6. Visual texture is either simulated or invented.
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7. Simulated texture is meant to accurately simulate “real life” texture.
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8. Invented texture consists of 2-D patterns of repeating lines and shapes.
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9. The key to creating the illusion of texture is through value.
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10. Rubbings with charcoal “Copy Drawings” with charcoal
Exercises
Rubbings with charcoal
“Copy Drawings” with charcoal
“Paper Bags” drawing from observation using graphite
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11. Paper Bag Criteria Choose one paper bag to create emphasize
Include 3 – 5 paper bags
Fill the entire page
Address the background

12. Emphasis Contrast (through color, value, texture, shape and form)
Isolation –separate from the group
Convergence – implied lines direct the viewers eye
Unusual – object that is unusual
Placement – near center
An area or object within the artwork that draws attention and becomes a focal point

13. Contrast (through color, value, texture, shape and form)
John Singer Sargent (American, 1856–1925) Watercolor, wax crayon, and graphite on white wove paper; 14 3/4 x 17 7/8 in. (37.5 x 45.4 cm)

14. Isolation separate from the group
Andrew Wyeth. Christina’s World. 1948

15. Leonardo DaVinci. The Last Supper. 15th Century.
Convergence implied lines direct the viewers eye to an object or subject
Leonardo DaVinci. The Last Supper. 15th Century.

16. Unusual inserting an object that is unusual
Rene Magritte. The Son of Man Oil on Canvas.

17. Placement near center not directly center
The Surrender of Lord Cornwallis. John Trumbull Oil on Canvas.