Scratchboard Texture Project
Ms. Steinmetz
Texture in Art
• The tactile quality of the surface of a work of
art.
• The feel, appearance, or consistency of a
surface or a substance.
Why is it so important in art?
• Appeals to our sense of touch
• It can quickly evoke memories and emotions.
– You don’t need to touch a baby’s skin to know its
silky smooth and soft.
How many everyday examples of
textures can you think of?
About Scratchboard
• Scratchboard is a
technique where the
artist scratches away ink
to reveal a color
underneath.
• Scratchboard forces the
artist to think in reverse
to pull the image from
the surface.
• It is an etching,
subtractive technique.
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Cathy Sheeter
Wildlife and western scratchboard artist
• http://www.cathysheeter.com/artist.html
Scratchboard Textures
• Choose a texture that you want to recreate on
hand-made scratchboard.
Samples
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Animal Prints
Wood grain
Pot hole lid
Bottom of Sneaker
Plants/Leaves
Textiles (patterned shirt)