Part 6: Textures
This is the sixth lesson in the Learn to Sketch series! In this sixth lesson we’ll focus on textures. And in our exercises we’ll put the main focus on just texture. That way you won’t get distracted by shapes and angles for instance. Texture exercises are great to loosen up and get comfortable with your pencil.
I’ve added the exercise file I used during the demonstration. Of course you can also grab your own reference images or find different textures to sketch around the house.
Skills Learned:
- Differentiating Textures: You’ll learn to distinguish between smooth and rough textures, noting how smooth textures have gradual transitions between light and dark areas, while rough textures display a more pronounced contrast
- Capturing Reflectiveness: Understanding the reflectiveness of surfaces helped us grasp how to depict various materials accurately, from shiny, smooth surfaces to more matte, textured ones
- The Importance of Edges: You’ll discover how the edges of objects contribute to the texture’s appearance, with smooth objects having crisp edges and rougher objects having more blurred or undefined edges.