Frottage forests
Levels 3-6
Explore texture through frottage. Transfer the textures of found objects onto paper, and arrange them to resemble an imaginary forest landscape.
Learning objectives
- Define frottage and examples of artists who use frottage in their art making.
- Identify and gather diverse materials as the source of textures in artworks.
- Apply the technique of frottage to create an imaginary landscape.
- Control tonal depth by varying the pressure of pencil on the page.