Scratchboard Texture Project

Scratchboard Texture Project

Ms. Steinmetz

Texture in Art

• The tactile quality of the surface of a work of art.

• The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or a substance.

Why is it so important in art? • Appeals to our sense of touch• It can quickly evoke memories and emotions. – You don’t need to touch a baby’s skin to know its

silky smooth and soft.

How many everyday examples of textures can you think of?

About Scratchboard• Scratchboard is a

technique where the artist scratches away ink to reveal a color underneath.

• Scratchboard forces the artist to think in reverse to pull the image from the surface.

• It is an etching, subtractive technique.

PRACTICE

PERFECT

MAKES

Cathy SheeterWildlife and western scratchboard artist

• http://www.cathysheeter.com/artist.html

Scratchboard Textures

• Choose a texture that you want to recreate on hand-made scratchboard.

• Animal Prints• Wood grain• Pot hole lid• Bottom of Sneaker• Plants/Leaves• Textiles (patterned shirt)

Samples