Texture

Lesson on texture.

What is texture?

Texture indicates whether an object is course, smooth, rough, crinkled etc. 

Rough

Crinkled

Smooth

Why do we need to draw texture?

• to highlight certain areas of the drawing
• avoid visual monotony
• create a greater degree of realism

Texture marks

Texture marks could include Hatching, Cross hatching and Double cross Hatching 

Another very effective way to make objects in drawings "come alive", (e.g. furniture) is is the technique called Frottage.

• Frottage is a specialist technique and is not restricted to pencil and paper.
• The term comes from the French verb "frotter" which means "to rub".
• This is how you do it:
• Place a piece of paper over a textured surface or an incised pattern. Thin paper works best.
• Then rub a soft pencil over the paper.

 Why would you use frottage:

• To create areas of patterns or textured drawing, e.g. patterns of woodgrain on a piece of timber in your drawing could make it look realistic. Effects will vary according to the types of paper and pencil you use.
• Preserve an engraving on an object, e.g. a brass bell or gravestone.
• Some textures will work well when drawing clothes on people or sofas.

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