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Creating Texture in Art
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Stippling
Using dots to create texture and tonal value.
Dabbing
Applying medium with a light pressing motion.
Glazing
Applying a transparent layer of paint to achieve depth and richness.
Grattage
Scraping away paint to reveal layers beneath or create texture.
Tactile Texture
Texture that can be physically felt with touch.
Rubbing
Creating texture by rubbing a medium over a textured surface.
Visual Texture
Texture implied through artistic techniques, appearing 3D.
Ink Wash
Using diluted ink to create gradients and soft textures.
Cross-hatching
Technique involving intersecting lines to create texture.
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.
Splattering
Flinging or dripping media onto a surface to create texture.
Masking Fluid
Applying a liquid to prevent media from penetrating a surface.
Dry Brush Technique
Using a dry brush with minimal paint to create a scratchy texture.
Salt Technique
Applying salt to wet paint, which absorbs moisture and creates patterns.
Combing
Drag a comb-like tool through wet paint to create a textured pattern.
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.
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