Texture can be used to create a sense of depth, add interest, or evoke certain emotions. It can also be used to create visual balanceor contrast. For example, a painting with rough texture might have smooth are… See more

There are actually two types of texture in art. The physical surface of the painting or drawing itself can have three … See more

Artists can use thicker, more viscous mediums that hold their shape while drying to create physical texture in a painting. Some good examples of mediums that can create physical texture on the surface of the canvas or p… See more

There are a number of different supplies that can be used to create physical texture on an artwork’s surface. From dry mediums such as marble dust, or sand, to oil paint mediums such as cold wax. When choosing your mediu… See more