Explore texture in art with your students using this texture art project perfect for younger primary school students.
What Is Texture in Art?
Texture is one of the seven fundamental elements of art. It refers to the way a surface feels (or looks like it might feel) if touched. Texture provides a visual and tactile quality to artworks. Artists use texture to add depth, interest and realism to their work, creating interesting visual effects with brushstrokes, materials and other physical elements.
In this 7-minute texture art project video written and produced by our teacher team, Holly introduces the concept of texture using common materials students might use to create an interesting and unique creature. She uses words such as smooth, bumpy, hard, soft and rough to describe materials such as feathers, wool, aluminium foil and shiny paper.
After this introduction to the concept of texture, students are then guided through the entire process of creating their very own, textured, crazy creature!
Create a Crazy Creature: Art Project for Kids
You will need the following materials to complete this texture art project with your students:
- Glue
- Scissors
- Teach Starter’s Create a Creature Template
- Art and craft materials of varying textures
Students can follow along with Holly as they create the body, facial features, arms and legs of their crazy creature using the templates and textured art supplies provided.
Once completed, ask your students to:
- Give their creature a name.
- Explain why they chose the particular art supplies used.
- Describe the textures of the particular art supplies they used.
This video can be used year after year with your paid Teach Starter subscription. Just project the video on your interactive screen and allow your students to get creative!
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