Texture

I admire those artists who have an eye for texture in their work. I think the first step towards being successful at incorporating it into your art is being able to see texture around you. So, when I took my dog for a walk this morning, I went armed with my camera. I was pleasantly surprised to discover how much I was able to see when I put my mind to it. I think that texture will appear to change at different times of the day -- as the light changes and the shadows lengthen -- so I'm looking forward to discovering that as well. Here's a sampling of some of the wonderful things I saw today.

Large dead leaves:


Hydrangea petals:


Bark:


A hollyhock leaf:


Tree fungus: