Kids learn how artists use implied textures within their artwork. We’ve included a free printable to make this project easier for both home and classroom use.

completed implied  texture art examples, tree and flower - kids activities blog
Learning about various textures through art!

Implied Textures in Art

Artists use implied textures to give visual clues for the viewer to know how an item physically feels. This may be a rough rock, soft fabric, or sticky mud. By learning how to relay these textures within art, kids can apply texture to any future project.

Related: Use texture with coloring pages.

Supplies Needed to Make This Implied Textures Art Project

  • Implied Textures Printable (Download Below) – printed on copy paper
  • Copy Paper – a few pages per student
  • Pencils, colored pencils, crayons
  • Random textured items – consider taking this activity outdoors!

Download the Implied Textures Printable Here

This printable gives kids a chance to think about how they would use implied textures within a drawing. The printable includes both a page with texture prompts (rough, smooth, pointy, fluffy), and one without. Use either page to encourage kids to think about various textures they are familiar with.

Directions to Make Implied Textures Art

Step 1

Kids look at the images across the top of the Implied Textures printable. Discuss how each top square would feel if they were to really touch that object. The rough grain of the wood, the squishy, soft sponge, the smooth fabric, gritty dirt, etc.

Step 2

Step 2 - Using pencils to complete implied textures printable by drawing rough, smooth, soft, and pointy textures - kids activities blog
Kids think of ways to use implied textures in their drawings

Kids then use a drawing medium to fill in the lower boxes to imply the various textures: rough, soft, pointy, fluffy.

Encourage kids to draw the texture, not just an item that would feel that way. For example, a kid may draw a cat in the “fluffy” box. Encourage the child to actually draw the fur to further show how fluffy the cat is. Long haired cats tend to be softer and fluffier, therefore artists may to use longer lines to relay this texture to the viewer.

Step 3

random texture rubbing transfers using crayon and colored pencil - leaves, stencils, coins, etc - kids activities blog
How many textures can you find to transfer?

Using a blank sheet of paper. Have kids create rubbing transfers of various textures around the room (or outdoors). Remind kids to use the sides of their drawing tools to create the best transfer. Textures are all around us. Have kids explore with rubbings of leaves, bricks, tile grout, concrete, coins, stencils, etc.

Step 4

coloring implied textures pictures of a flower and tree - using leaves, toys, etc as texture - kids activities blog
Use various textures to create a work of art!

On a clean piece of paper, kids use both drawing and texture rubbings to create a picture.

Finished Implied Textures Art Project

Completed Implied Textures Project, both worksheets and drawings of a flower and landscape. Kids Activities Blog
Our Completed Masterpieces!

I love how these projects turn out and the various ways kids use texture. They also have fun exploring new textures and ideas for their projects. The possibilities are truly endless!

Our Experience Making this Implied Texture Art Project

Usually kids have created a leaf rubbing by the time kids get to my class. This project opens their minds to seeing other textures around them. It also gives kids a chance to explore how to use various implied textures within art.

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Implied Textures Art Project

Implied Textures Art Project

Kids learn how artists use implied textures. These textures give visual clues for the viewer to know how an item would physically feel.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Difficulty easy
Estimated Cost $1

Materials

  • Implied Textures Printable (Download Below) – printed on copy paper
  • Copy Paper – a few pages per student

Tools

  • Pencils, colored pencils, crayons
  • Random textured items – consider taking this activity outdoors!

Instructions

  1. Use the images across the top of the Implied Textures printable to discuss how each top square would feel if kids were to really touch that object.
  2. Kids use a drawing medium to fill in the lower boxes to imply the various textures: rough, soft, pointy, fluffy.
  3. Using a blank sheet of paper. Kids create rubbing transfers of various textures around the room (or outdoors). Use the sides of drawing tools to create the best transfer.
  4. On a clean piece of paper, kids use both drawing and rubbings of textures to create a picture.

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What textures did your kids find for this activity? Which texture rubbing was their favorite?



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