the way something feels or looks. Texture can be real, you can feel it with your hands, or visual, it looks textured, but it’s actually smooth.

the physical motion of applying paint, creating dynamic and energetic marks

building up different marks, colours, and textures to add depth and meaning

Abstract marks: respond to stimuli by painting

Art and design

Pupils will develop their understanding of abstract painting and make more sophisticated connections. They will build confidence in taking risks with new ideas, look at different tools and techniques, and learn to communicate with symbols and marks.

Abstract painting: sustainable materials

Match the tool to the type of mark it is most likely to make.

by looking at a variety of things like nature, sounds, feelings, and objects

by always drawing from their imagination only

How do artists often find inspiration for their work?

by turning the sights and sounds into marks to make creative art

by ignoring the sounds and focusing only on technique

How might an artist respond to visual and auditory (sound) stimuli?

to collect and explore ideas, themes, and inspiration

What type of marks might an artist use to represent a violent sea storm in a painting?

Artists use different stimuli like sounds, images, and objects to help spark new ideas and emotions in their artwork.

a technique used in sculpture to shape materials

the different lines, dots, patterns, and textures created in an art work

Which of these are examples of mark-making?

What is the name for mark-making that uses lots of small dots?

Which mark-making technique uses criss-cross lines?

Which of these tools can not be used for mark-making?

parallel lines close together for shading

Match the mark-making technique to the description.

Starter Quiz