1. Scratchboard Texture Project
Ms. Steinmetz

2. Texture in Art The tactile quality of the surface of a work of art.
The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.

3. Why is it so important in art?
Appeals to our sense of touch
It can quickly evoke memories and emotions.
You don’t need to touch a baby’s skin to know its silky smooth and soft.

4. How many everyday examples of textures can you think of?

5. About Scratchboard
Scratchboard is a technique where the artist scratches away ink to reveal a color underneath. 
Scratchboard forces the artist to think in reverse to pull the image from the surface.
It is an etching, subtractive technique.

6. P R A C T I E P E R F C T
MAKES

7. Cathy Sheeter Wildlife and western scratchboard artist

8. Scratchboard Textures
Choose a texture that you want to recreate on hand-made scratchboard.

9. Samples Animal Prints Wood grain Pot hole lid Bottom of Sneaker
Plants/Leaves
Textiles (patterned shirt)