How to Draw Texture

Texture in drawing involves creating the sense of a certain type of surface on an image, for example, fur on a cat. Images can be realistic or abstract, but texture can give the illusion of a surface with some sort of tactile quality. Examples of tactile qualities are, smooth, rough, furry or spiky. Children as well as adults can enjoy this drawing technique.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper
• Pencil
• Eraser

1. Start by collecting simple drawing materials such as a piece of paper and a pencil with an eraser. Use any drawing material that appeals to you such as pen and ink, pastel or even crayon for children.

2. Think of an image that you would like to texture. Draw an outline of that image on your paper.

3. Create texture by repeating marks that have the character of the surface you desire. For example, repeat short straight lines to draw the texture of the hair of a short haired cat. Place the lines parallel and next to each other. Repeat them many times. This is called a hatch technique. Create the texture of curly hair by repeating small circles next to each other. Build the illusion of the texture through repetition.

4. Experiment with new materials and create more textures. Any tool that can make a mark can create an illusion of a surface texture if you repeat the mark over and over. Create wonderful visual works by combining various textures in one drawing.