Implied Texture!

 Implied texture is very different from actual texture in the sense that art techniques are used to manipulate a medium to LOOK like a specific texture, but not ACTUALLY FEEL like that texture in real life. This is one art element most commonly used in photorealistic artwork such as the work of painter Doug Bloodworth (shown below.)

Our K-1 class used a fluffy, dry-brush technique to create soft scarves and light, fluffy snow in their winter paintings. We learned how rough lines can create a bumpy feel (like on sticks!) and how even strokes create a smooth feeling (like on a packed snow man.) We also tried the technique of using the opposite end of the paint brush to "dot" nice circles for buttons and stones.

Haha, oh the buttons!

Our grade 2/3 class learned how to manipulate chalks to create a soft glow of light, and how smooth, clean texture with an added white highlight creates the illusion of hard, shiny texture.

I cannot get enough of these!

Our grade 4-5 took on some winter self portraits. Who doesn't love catching snow on their tongues?!

They did a great job of smoothing out their oil pastels, and using curves lines to simulate their fluffy scarves.

I think it's safe to say that our kids have nailed implied texture!