Value and Texture Value Matt Garceau Value is

Value and Texture

Value Matt Garceau Value is the term we use to describe the range of lightness or darkness of a visual element.

• Value contrast: is the relationship of one element (part or detail) to another in respect to lightness and darkness. • If the words on a page were almost the same value as the page, then it would be difficult, if not impossible, to read them. • Most text is black and the paper white- it gives it the most contrast

Value Relationships • Different value relationships produce different effects, both visual and emotional. • Narrow range: this is called low contrast. • Wide range: this is called high contrast. Low Contrast High Contrast

Texture • Two categories of Texture – Tactile texture: are real, we can actually feel their surfaces with our fingers – Visual texture: are illusionary, they simply give the impression of real textures.

Tactile textures • Created in many ways – Cut and paste textures, like lace or sandpaper, to a surface – Embossing (a raised surface) by impressing a texture in relief – Build up the surface of a canvas or board using paint, which is called impasto.

Visual Texture • Ways to create visual texture: – Grouping Various lines together – Varying line qualities, types or attributes, directions and lengths can create a wide range of texture – Different drawing instruments will create different line qualities, and the way you use the instruments will increase the variety. – Use of color and value

Tools to create visual texture • • • Pen Markers Pencils Paint Computer software

Lab 3: Value and Texture