Name __________________________ Period_____

TEXTURE
Texture is the surface quality of an object – smooth, rough, bumpy, etc. In 2 dimensional
work texture is implied; in 3 dimensional work texture is actual. Duplicating texture in a
painting or drawing adds a sense of realism and authenticity to the artwork.

Q u ic k T im e ª a n d a
T IF F ( U n c o m p r e s s e d ) d e c o m p r e s s o r
a r e n e e d e d t o s e e t h is p ic t u r e .
QuickTimeª and a
TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor QuickTimeª and a
TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
are needed to see this picture.

In the spaces below find examples of the textures; Fuzzy, Dry, Hard, Cracked, Rough, Bumpy, Smooth, Slick,
Scratchy, Silky, Soft, Prickly, Wet, Sticky, and 2 of your own textures. Under each box label the texture you are
describing.