Texture

Texture is the quality of an object which we sense through touch. It exists as a literal surface we can feel, but also as a surface we can see, and imagine the sensation might have if we felt it. Texture can also be portrayed in an image, suggested to the eye which can refer to our memories of surfaces we have touched. So a texture can be imaginary.

Textures are of many kinds:

Bristly, rough, and hard -- this is what we usually think of as texture, but texture can also be smooth, hard and cold , too. Smooth, soft, and/or warm and Wet or dry are also textures; in fact, any tactile sensation we can imagine is a texture.

In other words, all surfaces can be described in terms of texture. Many artists and designers make use of texture as a dominant element in their work. This is particularly evident in craft media, such as fibers, metal, wood and glass, where the tactile qualities of the material are a major feature.

Creation of the illusion of texture is also an important element in many paintings, drawings, textile designs, and other surface designs.