Textures in general

Makkon

I wish to learn how to be a decent texture artist, but I'm having trouble finding material. I did a search on google for basic texture painting fundementals (not really in those exact words) and I really didn't get anything useful or even slightly related to my search. I'm struggling with the little bastards, including effect UV setup, tips on basic tex painting... you know, really basic. I've never really taken a classes (none are offered in my area), nor can I afford any book about texture painting and or UV setup.

do any of you have decent links for texturing basics and advanced techniques (for later)? It'd be greatly appreciated.

Erol

Poop's site ( http://www.poopinmymouth.com/tutorial/tutorial.htm ) has a lot of good practical and theoretical info on painting and setup. b1ll has some good stuff on painting a face @ http://www.planetquake.com/polycount/cottages/b1ll/ And check out bobo's site, too ( http://www.bobotheseal.com/ )

Then it's practice, practice, practice, practice, prac...

Jeff Parrott

http://jeffparrott.com/texturetips.html Put this page together after getting asked about tutorials all the time.

poopinmymouth

Thanks for the plug. My latest lecture at the Art Institute of DC was on texturing. They filmed it and when it's all edited I'll be uploading it to my site.

Eric Chadwick

I like this one a lot.
http://itchstudios.com/psg/art_tut.htm

Makkon

ah, thanks, guys. this will be most helpful.

EDIT: This stuff is fantastic!!! I've learned a great deal of information just by skimming over it! Imagine what I can learn bye reading it...