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Creating Texture in Art
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Smooth Texture
Achieved through blending and minimal brush or pencil marks.
Rough Texture
Created with abrupt, varied marks and heavy application of medium.
Impasto
Thick application of paint creating a texture that is tangible.
Cross-hatching
Technique involving intersecting lines to create texture.
Stippling
Using dots to create texture and tonal value.
Sgraffito
Scratching through a top layer to reveal underlying layers.
Hatching
Using parallel lines to create texture and shading.
Scumbling
Overlaying opaque or semi-opaque layers of paint.
Tactile Texture
Texture that can be physically felt with touch.
Visual Texture
Texture implied through artistic techniques, appearing 3D.
Rubbing
Creating texture by rubbing a medium over a textured surface.
Splattering
Flinging or dripping media onto a surface to create texture.
Dry Brush Technique
Using a dry brush with minimal paint to create a scratchy texture.
Ink Wash
Using diluted ink to create gradients and soft textures.
Salt Technique
Applying salt to wet paint, which absorbs moisture and creates patterns.
Masking Fluid
Applying a liquid to prevent media from penetrating a surface.
Grattage
Scraping away paint to reveal layers beneath or create texture.
Combing
Drag a comb-like tool through wet paint to create a textured pattern.
Dabbing
Applying medium with a light pressing motion.
Glazing
Applying a transparent layer of paint to achieve depth and richness.
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