CREATIVITY LESSON 2: Texture is an Element of Art
In this creativity lesson, you will explore your surroundings and draw marks that describe textures.
We see texture when we look at the surface of an object. Textures can be bumpy, rough, or smooth. There are a never-ending number of textures in the world. These shells have different surface textures. These surfaces were drawn using different kinds of marks. Using the pencil in different ways, we can draw the textures that we see.
Art is an opportunity to use all of your senses. Many people rush through the day without taking time to experience what is around them. Artists stop to watch the sun set or to feel the texture of a leaf. When artists become more sensitive to texture by touching, they are able to draw these things with more knowledge. Take a blind walk. Get a partner to help you avoid collisions! Cover your eyes. Your partner should guide you and place your free hand onto different textures. Touch as many different kinds of textures as possible. This is a good outdoor activity but can be done indoors as well. When finished, look at the textures that you touched. Draw your favorite object. You will be drawing from observation, but because you’ve taken the time to experience the object through touch, you will be more aware of surface textures.
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