3 Ways You Can Grow Your Creativity Using TEXTURED ART
What is textured art? This is a question that has been asked by artists and non-artists alike for many years. The answer to this question is not as straightforward as one might think. There are many different definitions of textured art, and the term can be used to describe a wide variety of works. In this blog post, ways you can grow your creativity using different mediums and methods creating textured art.
What is Textured art/mixed-media art?
Textured art is a type of mixed-media art that uses materials that are meant to be touched, including fabrics, paper, metals, plastics, glass, and other similar surfaces. These types of textures are incorporated into the artwork by either being applied onto the surface or being part of the substrate that supports the actual artwork. As this type of mixed-media art is tactile in nature, it provides sensory experiences for viewers when they interact with these pieces.
Different mediums/techniques that are being used:
- Papercutting: In paper cutting, designs are cut from paper using knives or scissors. Many different types of designs can be made from paper cuts including flowers, leaves, trees, and other organic shapes along with geometric patterns and animal shapes. Quilled paper captures the essence of paper cutting beautifully with it’s swirls and geometric patterns. Using this technique I have made a wonderful butterfly.
- Painting: Different types of paints are commonly used for creating these types of artworks including acrylics, oils, and watercolors among others. I used acrylics to create thick layers to add dimension to this piece of art. The artist sculpted this beautiful heart with thick acrylic paint , making the shapes even more intriguing.
- Altering/Cutting: A surface is cut or altered in a variety of ways before a pigment is added. This can include cutting designs into objects, adding additional layers or parts to an object, or altering the surface by scratching, etching or burning. Here coffee filters add much needed depth to this work of art. These multiple layers give the work a beautiful and needed 3D effect.
Check out these artists for more inspiration!
Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954): widely considered one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, was known for her self-portraits which often incorporated textured materials such as paper, fabrics, and string.
Yulia Brodskaya, Is an amazing paper artist and illustrator. She creates some of the greatest masterpieces using just paper and glue. Her work uses a simple techniques that involves the placement of carefully quilled paper to make three dimensional pieces of art. https://www.artyulia.co.uk/
-Gottfried Helnwein: a contemporary artist whose artwork often revolves around political and historical issues. Some of his most known artworks include portraits created with textured materials such as paper, canvas, and metal
As you can see you can use a number of mediums to create textured art. The ideas are endless and I hope you are inspired to make new art using these ideas. Tag me on Instagram @sheebachandini with your creation.