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