Texture and Pattern
⭐ MasteredTexture is how something feels or looks like it feels: rough, smooth, bumpy. A pattern is a repeated design. Artists use both to make pictures interesting.
Rubbing a crayon over paper on a leaf shows its texture.
All about Texture and Pattern
Texture describes how a surface feels, such as rough, smooth or bumpy. In art, texture can be real, which you can touch, or implied, which means it looks like it would feel a certain way. Artists create texture with brushstrokes, layers of paint or added materials.
A pattern is a design that repeats, such as stripes, spots or zigzags. Patterns can be regular, like tiles on a floor, or random, like the scattered leaves on a forest floor. Combining texture and pattern makes artwork more interesting to look at.
Rough bark, smooth glass and soft fur all have different textures. Artists can show texture in drawings and paintings using lines, dots and brushstrokes.
Patterns can be found on fabrics, wallpaper and nature.
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Real-life uses of Texture and Pattern
- Adding interest to a drawing with hatching
- Designing fabric or wallpaper patterns
- Making a collage with different surfaces
Frequently asked questions about Texture and Pattern
What is the difference between real and implied texture?
Real texture can be felt. Implied texture is painted or drawn to look as though it has a certain feel.
What are some examples of patterns in nature?
Stripes on a zebra, spirals in a shell, and the hexagons of a honeycomb.
How can I make texture with a pencil?
Use hatching, cross-hatching, stippling (dots) or scribbling in different directions.