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Surrealism-Grattage - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Acrylic Paint
      - Palette Knife
      - Canvas/Paper
      - Wood/Fabric Texture
    - - 1.Place textured object under paper/canvas
        
        Leaves
        
        Fabric
        
        Wood grain
        
        Textured board
      - 2.Apply paint over surface
      - 3.Scrape paint using palette knife/card
      - 4.Texture appears from underneath
      - Final Result
    - - Forest and Dove
    - - A traditional grattage method that transfers textures from objects beneath the canvas or paper
- - - - Acrylic paint (2 or more colours)
      - Canvas or paper
      - Palette knife / scraper
      - Brush
    - - 1.Apply the first layer of paint
      - 2.Allow the first layer to dry completely
      - 3.Apply a second layer of paint over the first layer
      - 4.Use a palette knife or scraper to scratch and remove parts of the top layer
      - 5.Reveal the colour underneath and create patterns, textures, and contrast
      - Final Result
    - - The Entire City
    - - A method that reveals underlying colours by scraping away the upper paint layers
- - - - A modern grattage method that uses oil pastels and black paint or ink to create high-contrast scratch effects
    - - Oil Pastels / Wax Crayons
      - Drawing Paper
      - Wooden Stylus
      - Black Acrylic Paint
      - Paint Brush
    - - 1.Cover the paper completely with colourful oil pastels
      - 2.Apply a thick layer of black paint or India ink over the pastel surface
      - 3.Allow the black layer to dry completely
      - 4.Use a wooden stylus or etching tool to scratch the surface
      - 5.Reveal the bright colours underneath
      - Final Result
    - - Contemporary Grattage Artwork