Frottage

(French for "rubbing") is a captivating artistic technique where texture is transferred from a surface onto paper or canvas using a rubbing medium like pencil, charcoal, or crayon. It allows artists to "record" the textures of the world—like wood grain, leaves, or textured concrete—directly into their work. Origins: Max Ernst

The raised areas of the surface below will be transferred to the paper, mimicking the texture precisely. Common Textures to Explore Frottage - Baylor University - Martin Museum of Art frottage

Rub gently but firmly over the paper using the side of a pencil, crayon, chalk, or graphite stick. (French for "rubbing") is a captivating artistic technique