1. Texture ….The Element of art with “Touch”

2. Elements of Art **Review** Space Shape Color Value Line Form and finally Texture!!!!

3. Texture is…. …. the surface quality that can be seen and/or felt. Textures can be rough, smooth, soft or hard. Textures do not always feel the way they look; for example, this sidewalk art of a Lego Army may look 3D, but if you touch the drawing, the sidewalk is still smooth.

4. Why is Texture Important? Realism Creates Contrast Creates Unity Creates Variety Stimulates the senses What are other reasons you can think of?

5. How can we incorporate texture? Texture Drawn More Examples…

6. Things to Remember Texture….. Can’t be the only element used to create a successful composition Can add interest to a composition Can evoke memories Is closely related to Value

7. Today’s Assignment On your paper create 9 different types of textures as best you can. Experiment with your technique, values, and the overall composition. You may use any materials you like. Have fun with the textures and think outside the box.

8. Resources http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/educati on/kids/kids-collagemachine.html http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/educati on/kids/kids-collagemachine.html http://thismamamakesstuff.com/2010/03/art- smart-a-lesson-in-texture-durer-printmaking/ http://thismamamakesstuff.com/2010/03/art- smart-a-lesson-in-texture-durer-printmaking/ http://www.studiocodex.com/texturepractice 01.html