LESSON 3. TEXTURE PASTE AND PAINT

See Textured art by Henri Hagelberg – textuuri

Subject Matter: Underwater World – Fish, Coral and Ocean Life

Introduction

Texture introduces physical depth into artwork. Students explore how surfaces can represent natural environments.

Definitions

Texture: The visual or physical quality of a surface.

Impasto: Thick application of paint or medium creating raised surfaces.

How To

1. Sketch underwater composition.
2. Apply texture paste for coral, rocks and movement.
3. Allow drying.
4. Paint using acrylic or oil.
5. Add glazing layers.

Artists

• Anselm Kiefer – Uses heavy textures and unconventional materials.
• Gerhard Richter

Principle Focus: Movement

Texture can guide the viewer through an artwork.

Exercise

Create an underwater scene using:

• Texture paste coral.
• Painted fish.
• Transparent glazing.

Reflection

Does texture enhance the subject?

Conclusion

Students learn that surface itself can become part of the artwork.