Art Gym: Texture Library
In this session of Art Gym,
and will will guide you through creating a Texture Library—a tool you can use again and again for different materials and brushes. You'll start by experimenting with mark-making, then move on to building your own Texture Library. To put your new skills into practice, you’ll finish by drawing a bowl of fruit—a timeless subject for art studies!By the end of the session, you'll have a finished artwork and a personal library of textures to reference for future projects.
What You'll Learn:
How to create a variety of textures using 3-4 traditional materials or digital brushes.
Techniques for varying the look of these materials and brushes for more interesting mark making.
Ways to mix and layer materials to create unexpected and interesting textures.
Why keeping a Texture Library matters and how to log your experiments for future use.
The Benefits:
Build a go-to Texture Library that you can use for future projects, which can save time and help you remember all the amazing textures you’ve already discovered.
Find new ways to use your traditional materials and digital brushes.
Experiment with unexpected combinations to push your creativity and develop unique textures.
You’ll refer to this workshop again and again as your style develops!
Join a supportive community of artists while playing, experimenting, and expanding your creative skills.
Why Texture Libraries?
Texture exploration is key to developing our art styles. Many artists swatch paint colors, but it’s less common to take the time to swatch textures—yet the way we use materials and brushes defines our artistic voice. By setting aside time to experiment with textures, we are able to grow our art and style.
In this workshop, you'll build a personal Texture Library to reference for future work. Plus, this exercise can be repeated anytime you want to explore new materials or brushes, helping you expand your regular lineup.
Join this session of Art Gym to practice, play, and develop your texture skills in a supportive, creative community!
Art Gym Gallery
Enjoy scrolling through the gallery to see some work from Art Gym!
A fruit bowl (left) and Texture Library (center) by ; A fruit bowl by (right)
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Join us for the next Art Gym on March 19!
Ohh this one is going to be fun! Think: Letter shapes and characters! In this session, we’ll experiment with some new ways to develop interesting shapes and forms. These drawing strategies will help to build your creative skills. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your journey, this upcoming session offers valuable insights to help you grow and develop your style. We hope to see you there! Sign up with the link at the bottom of the page.
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Texture Library (this post)
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