This week's word is T E X T U R E...
1. the visual and especially tactile quality of a surface.
2. the characteristic structure of the interwoven or intertwined threads,strands, or the like, that make up a textile fabric.
3. the characteristic physical structure given to a material, an object,etc., by the size, shape, arrangement, and proportions of its parts.
"Texture is the most enduring and ubiquitous underpinning of form... certainly a calming, meditative and appealing world for both the eye and mind." ~ Lynda Lehmann
Michelle Larson – On the island of Santorini, the wind has carved the sand hillsides into textured walls. Nature’s art fascinates me.
Julie Cimpko - It’s amazing what textures and subtleties are right in front of us. We just have to open our eyes and look.
Chelsea Hipley - I was in New York for the holidays and couldn’t get enough of all the textures and tiles in the subways. Some of the old stations were so beautiful and rich with history. Made me wonder what it would have been like to see them when they were new.
Erik Larson - I love to overlay textures and patterns on to my illustrations. I experiment and am always really happy with how it turns out. Let that creativity fly.
Liberty Edman - One of my favorite iPhone photos from a few years back. Portland in the fall. The color and texture of the trees makes me feel so cozy. Mother Nature's Finest!
Emily Weathers - This is a picture I took while hiking the Grand Canyon in May - absolutely stunning! The texture in each layer of rocks is pretty incredible. :)