chapter 6
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Chapter 6. Value and Texture. Goals. Differentiate between the use of value and texture in illustrative art Get a handle on the various attributes of strokes and fills Master the use and modification of Illustrator brush types and the Paintbrush tool - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chapter 6
Value and Texture
Goals
• Differentiate between the use of value and texture in illustrative art
• Get a handle on the various attributes of strokes and fills• Master the use and modification of Illustrator brush types
and the Paintbrush tool• Explore the differences and uses of filters, effects, and
graphic styles• Understand the steps for creating and applying patterns
About Value and Texture
• Value is the relationship of light and dark parts within an image, sometimes referred to as tone, shade, or brightness.
• Texture implies surface:– How an object might feel if we were to touch it
• Rough, smooth, soft
Stroke and Fill AttributesStroke variations include color, weight (line thickness), solid or dashed lines, line caps and joins, and brush styles.
Fill variations include transparency, gradients, patterns, and filters and effects.
Brush Types
The Appearance PanelUse the Appearance panel to keep track of your stroke and fill attributes.
Lesson 1: The Fish Painting
Discover how to apply brush styles, graphic styles, and effects in this lesson.
Summary
• Value and texture can bring your drawings to life.
• Strokes and fills have many variations for applying value and texture to artwork in Illustrator.
• You can create your own brushes and patterns in Illustrator.