The seventh-graders of Penn Middle School recently explored the concept of texture in art through a hands-on lesson in Mrs. Cardamone’s class. The project focused on distinguishing between Implied texture (how something looks like it feels) and Actual texture (how it truly feels to the touch).
To demonstrate Implied texture, students practiced their drawing skills using techniques such as shading and line patterns to give the illusion of surface detail. They then turned their attention to Actual texture, using the style of famous Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her use of bold colors and polka-dot patterns.
The students sculpted their own textured pumpkins, using polka dots to bring their ideas to life.
Alyssa Miller and Lily Smith paint their pumpkin sculptures
Luke Wonnacott and Connor Stewart hold their sculptures
Some of the finished pumpkins on display
A drawing showing implied texture