Over the past few months, StockVault has posted a number of free textures and resources, and additionally some examples of when and how to use textures in the various artistic fields. Textures are incredibly important in computer graphics, as the realism of the texture is what makes the environment look realistic. The way the light interacts with the texture, and the way that the texture maps to the model helps create a unique, seamless environment.

Here are some great examples of texture use in computer graphics.

Colosseum by PioneerUK

Slum 2007 by Rudolf Herczog

Factory Heavy Industry by Fil3D

Italian House by pitposum

Old London by JJasso

In A Dream by Montezuma

The Village by Rudolf Herczog

Haiku by Curious3D

High End Bathroom by FlaviusC

Primacore Station by Yakul