My friend, Martin, taught me that all the textures and colors that you could possibly want are just outside your door. All you have to do is bring your camera with you. Here is my starter collection:
tree roots
stairs at Cape Henry
Annapolis, Md.
dome in New Orleans
grate
Lincoln Memorial
grass
gravel
ground cover
curtains
gravel at sjsu
latticed window
water fountain in sj
plants
frame
candles in oklahoma city
red glass
hot air balloon basket
wallpaper
cool structure in Atlanta
bike tread and spokes
bark
rope
lattice on ship
my deck
St. Paul’s Cathedral
bricks
hotel sculpture in Miami
bark
lighthouse
Forum shops ceiling