Texture The feel appearance or consistency of a

Texture The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance We can differentiate between similar shapes by giving them contrasting line patterns, or different values, but changing the texture is another way we can make shapes contrast

texture How do you think these surfaces feel to the touch? M. C. Escher Castrovalva, 1930 Cornelius Van S. Roosevelt Collection

How do you think this surface feels to the touch? Moreland, William Lee XCI 1969 Acrylic on board Here’s a situation where the paint is physically built up into ridges. The texture is visible because it casts shadows, which create a change in what element?

texture Dubuffet mixed mud and sand into his paint Apartment Houses, Paris, 1946 Jean Dubuffet (French, 1901– 1985) Oil with sand charcoal on canvas; 44 7/8 x 57 3/8 in. (114 x 145. 7 cm

Whiteman, Edward Landscape Criss-Cross #1 1986 Acrylic on reconstructed paper In this one, marks on the paper create the APPEARANCE of texture, when it’s actually flat

Anslem Kiefer uses a lot of extra materials in his paint, but the shapes are so jagged that they really are most responsible for the textured look. Anselm Kiefer texture

Which type of marks give you the strongest texture? Big, thick marks? Marks that are very close in value? Short, abrupt marks with value changes? Soft, hazy marks?

For Today… • NO COLORS!!!! • Divide your page into five shapes • In each shape, please create a texture that contrasts with the shape next to it • In order to do this, you will need to use thin, small marks- thick marks just create more shapes!