tex·ture
noun - the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance.
An inspired collection of prints full of texture and color.
"Texture and pattern should function as a surprise." ~Robert Denning, Interior Designer
Texture is the physical feel of something — smooth, rough, fuzzy, slimy, and lots of textures something in between. Sandpaper is very rough — it has a gritty, rough texture. Other things, like linoleum, have a smooth texture.
In the visual arts, texture refers to the perceived surface quality of a work of art. It is an element found in both two-dimensional and three-dimensional designs, and it is characterized by its visual and physical properties.
