How to Create Texture in Painting

 

In modern art, texture is essential to creating a realistic image. You see, in order to create the illusion of depth you need to use textures to further enhance the feeling of being in the scene. Even though it might seem like a simple thing to do, creating texture in your paintings can often be tricky and time-consuming. 

Fortunately, there are some easy ways that anyone can create texture in their paintings without having any special skills or tools. In this article, Seattle-based artist Ari Glass will explore how you can create texture in painting with examples from real life. He will also discuss how you can avoid making texture mistakes and keep your painting consistent while still maintaining that unique style.

 

What is texture in art?

Texture is a physical representation of the visual impression that the artist is trying to create. It is the way in which the paint is applied to the canvas or the paper used in the painting. The texture may consist of small grains, splotches, lines, dots, or any combination of these elements. There are many types of texture in art. The most common are ground texture, painted texture, and carved texture.

 

How to create texture in painting

To create texture in your paintings, you can first use paint to create a ground texture. This can be either a mat of some kind or just some paint on the floor. Next, use this ground texture to create painted textures. The painted ground textures can cover a wide range of scenarios. You can create simple 2D handprints, simple 3D flowers, and complex geometric patterns. 

To create the painted ground textures, Ari Glass recommends that you start by painting a layer of paint over the base color. You can use a wash or a paintable ground to achieve this. Once you have painted a layer of paint over the base color, you are ready to get to work. You can create a variety of different textures by using different ground types, such as: - Tiles - Concrete - Wood - Graffiti - Dirt - Grass - Sand - Wood shavings - Scratches - Leaves - Ice - Goo - Mud - Snow - Glazed ceramics - Variegated walls - Scrap metal - Carpets - Artificial grass - Grains of sand - Graffiti wall - Spray painted words - Spray painted images - Water stains - Oil stains - Dirt and oil merged.

 

How to achieve flat texture in paintings

If you want to create a flat texture in your paintings, you can either use a paintable ground or a ground of some kind. A ground of some kind will help you achieve a consistent texture throughout your paintings. If you are creating a still life or landscapes painting, a painted ground of very simple lines or spots will do the trick. If you want to go the extra mile and achieve that 3D effect in your paintings, you can also use ground effect. Ground effect is the use of the Trueno 3D printing technology to create realistic, three-dimensional textures and models in a two-dimensional (2D) medium like paper, canvas or metallic foil. If you want to use a 3D printer to create your ground effect, you should choose a scale model as opposed to a physical model to save time and money.

How to create 3-D effect with flat textures

When painting with textures, it is often a good idea to use more than one to achieve that 3D effect you are looking for. For instance, if you want to create that 3D effect with rounded textures, Ari Glass, who is also known as the Picasso of South Seattle, suggests using both a ground and paint layered texture combination.

However, if you want to create that rough, textural feel in your paintings, you only need to use one type of ground. And that is a plain old 2D paintable ground. You can create 3D effects with plain 2D ground textures by using the following techniques: - Create a pattern using acrylic paints on canvas or paper. - Paint a 2-D pattern on a flat surface. - Sculpt a simple shape using masonite as a base material. - Paint a simple pattern on a plate. - Use a paintable ground to create a painted texture.

 

Conclusion

In this article, American painter and designer Ari Glass discussed how you can create texture in painting with examples from real life. He also discussed how you can avoid making texture mistakes and keep your painting consistent while still maintaining that unique style.