Drawing Texture And Detail AS2301 PDF

AS2301 TEXTURE AND DETAIL Important details about your drawing subjects are revealed by their textures, such as whether their surfaces are smooth, shiny, rough, or fuzzy. To give the impression that an animal has fur, a human face is smooth, or an eye i...

AS2301 TEXTURE AND DETAIL Important details about your drawing subjects are revealed by their textures, such as whether their surfaces are smooth, shiny, rough, or fuzzy. To give the impression that an animal has fur, a human face is smooth, or an eye is shiny, you must draw textures as realistically as you can. You can even use drawing to express your creativity and have fun by making an unusual design, like a fluffy snake. Image retrieved from Combs, J. & Hoddinott, B. (2011). Drawing for Dummies. When describing an object's surface, people frequently use the words texture and pattern interchangeably; however, in drawing, these words have two different meanings: Texture: The surface detail that tells your eyes what an object would feel like if you touched it (fuzzy, smooth, bumpy, or hairy, for example) Pattern: An interlocking repetition of shapes and values (striped, reticulated like a giraffe’s skin, checkerboard, plaid, or polka-dot, for example) Remember that an object can have both pattern and texture, which happens frequently. For example, a shiny, glazed, smooth porcelain cup may have a striped design; a wool sweater may also have a striped pattern but with a fuzzy texture. Different Types of Texture in Art Image retrieved from https://thevirtualinstructor.com/blog/how-to-draw-texture 04 Handout 1 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 1 of 6  AS2301 Actual Texture – We are wired to respond to tactile stimuli; thus, touch may be a crucial component in how our brain interprets an artistic creation. The term "actual texture" describes how a piece of art feels to the touch. Implied Texture – When an artist uses elements like shape, pattern, lines, color, shades, etc., they create the illusion of a different texture, which is implied texture. Without really producing them, they can represent various surfaces and textures. Similarly, a painter could employ various hues to create the appearance of various textures, such as fur, skin, etc. Simulated Texture – A texture type replicating reality's appearance is called a simulated texture. To add depth and interest, it is frequently employed in painting. Real textures can be felt with your hand, whereas synthetic textures can only be seen. Simulated textures are necessary since they can give a piece of art more depth and realism. When applied properly, they can give an artwork the appearance of three-dimensionality. Invented Texture – Invented textures are made to evoke odd textures seen on ornamented surfaces. Invented textures, which draw on the artist's imagination, have no true basis in the natural world. They are not meant to depict actual items but rather serve as focal points of attention. Identifying Textures The smooth, tranquil surface of a peaceful pond and the jagged edges of a rocky cliff are just a few examples of the many different textures in nature. If you want to draw something realistically, you must be able to replicate those textures. Image retrieved from https://thevirtualinstructor.com/blog/how-to-draw-texture There are many diverse textures in the world for an artist to depict, but the majority of them fit into one of the following groups: Smooth – Smooth surfaces don't feel uneven or rough when you run your hand over them. The surfaces of smooth textures might be dull and matte (like the smooth petals of a rose after a storm), moist and shimmering (like a smooth stone), or shining and soft (like a smooth silk blouse). Rough – When you touch the surface features on a rough surface, their textures feel uneven, irregular, or jagged. Consider the rough surfaces of a cheese grater, a piece of coarse sandpaper, or a piece of tree bark. Matte – Matte surfaces frequently include extra textural qualities, such as being smooth or rough; they are dull and lusterless (not shiny). Matte textures can be found in many fabrics, smooth rocks and stones, and untreated wood. Shiny – Shiny surfaces have a glossy or highly polished appearance; highlights that reflect off the surface give them away. Consider the polished surfaces of metal, porcelain, or stone. 04 Handout 1 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 2 of 6  AS2301 Glistening – Glistening surfaces can be distinguished by their intense highlights, which appear sparkly and occasionally wet. Consider the surface of your eye when you are about to cry, the sheen of the sun's light on still water, or a recently waxed, new car shining in the sun. Furry, fuzzy, fluffy, and hairy – Human hair and animal fur, which are both hairy or furry surfaces, can be soft or coarse, long or short, thick or thin, wavy or straight. A newborn baby's head hair and the surface of a peach both have a soft, fuzzy texture. It feels like the grizzly stubble on a man's face or the outside of a coconut. Grassy – Grassy textures resemble those of hair or fur. They may be long, short, wavy, sparse, dense, fine, or coarse. Grassy surfaces can seem smooth or rough. Drawing Different Textures The key to translating texture into drawings when starting as an artist is to keep things straightforward. Instead of focusing too much on the minute details, try to employ basic shading techniques to convey the texture's spirit. You may help determine the characteristics of your subject's textures by using your vision, touch, and general knowledge of the area. Determine which textures you need to sketch so that you can prepare how to make them before you begin shading: Skin Texture Image retrieved from https://www.carlosaleman.com/free_photorealistic_pencil_drawing_tutorial.html Skin texture is smooth, with soft diffused shadows. It is advisable to use a blending tool to create gradients in these places because the shift from the lightest to darkest parts is typically gentle. Initially, apply less pressure, then gradually increase it while lifting highlights from areas that are reflecting light with a kneadable eraser. To softly lift fine hairs or the obvious pore texture, use a little eraser. 04 Handout 1 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 3 of 6  AS2301 Rock and Stone Texture Image retrieved from https://artincontext.org/how-to-draw-rocks/ For drawing realistic rock texture, the scribbling technique is the most ideal. Keep the pencil moving in circular or scribbling motions to create an organic and bumpy appearance, bearing in mind that the surfaces of rocks are uneven and have jagged textures. For smooth stones, start with gentle pressure, then repeat the scribbling technique to enhance shadows. Apply extra pressure to produce the darker, harder edges for places that appear sharper and chipped. When creating organic texture, you can use rapid sweeping strokes; follow your intuition. Grass Texture Image retrieved from https://letsdrawtoday.com/how-to-draw-realistic-grass/ Make marks that are organically curved to simulate grass. Apply pressure to the grass blade's base, bending it upward slightly while exerting less pressure on the tip. Avoid drawing the grass blades in clumps in a consistent manner since the individual blades will point in different directions and vary in length. 04 Handout 1 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 4 of 6  AS2301 Wood Texture Image retrieved from https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-draw-textures-wood--cms-27581 For wood texture, you will need to draw the wood grain. The values typically range from mid-tones to dark; you can begin by giving the wood a mid-tone value and then erasing any minor highlights. Then, draw in those areas to indicate where the darkest values will be. These areas could be the shadows surrounding any wood fractures or the deeper values of the grain. After that, you may work around the shadows by highlighting certain regions and adding shade to the mid-tones. To enhance details, use a fine-point eraser to remove minor highlights and a blending stump to smooth out the softer edge. Metal Texture Image retrieved from https://www.kiwichameleon.com/tutorial-metal-texture Use tonal shading to provide a smooth appearance to simulate a metal texture. To achieve light and shadows, vary the pressure. Metal is a reflective material; therefore, the highlights will be very vivid. To achieve the brightest highlights, leave the paper white. There will be more of a contrast between light and dark values if the metal you have selected to sketch is particularly reflective. Smooth transitions between light and dark values are expected if light is distributed across a comparatively flat surface. Get a blending stump and smooth the transitions from light to dark sections to obtain soft edges. 04 Handout 1 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 5 of 6  AS2301 Fur Texture Image retrieved from https://thevirtualinstructor.com/how-to-draw-animal-fur.html More challenging to depict than other textures are hair and fur. The texture of an animal's fur varies widely. Fur clusters together, so you will need to precisely depict the fur clumps, the light reflecting off them, and the shadows they cast. To avoid the fur looking too uniform, draw the fur from top to bottom. Alternately apply pressure to the pencil to depict the shade and light parts of the hair clusters. Glass Image retrieved from Barrington, B. (2020). The Ultimate Guide to Drawing. The first thing to realize when drawing that is clear is it is actually made up of the things surrounding it and reflecting into it. Simply quit thinking “clearly,” and instead look for the patterns of light and dark that are shown within it. References Andrews, N. (2017, September 15). The Differences Between Simulated Texture & Invented Textures. Retrieved from Our Pastimes: https://ourpastimes.com/the-differences-between-simulated-texture-invented-textures-12571035.html Cardaci, D., Goldman, K., Powell, W., & Rosinki, C. (2021). Drawing Concepts. Mission Viejo, CA: Quatro Publishing Group. Combs, J., & Hoddinott, B. (2011). Drawing for Dummies. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing, Inc. Fine Art Tutorials. (2022, July 21). Texture Drawing: Tips on How to Draw Textures. Retrieved from FineArtTutorials: https://finearttutorials.com/guide/texture-drawing/ Kumar, M. (2022, July 28). What are the Different Types of Texture in Art? Retrieved from MadhansArt: https://madhansart.com/art/art- basics/elements-of-art/types-of-texture-in-art/ 04 Handout 1 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 6 of 6