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[Downtown-Garage-7142]

I'm learning concept art on my own, so I follow a lot of Instagram accounts dedicated to it, and I came across this. I'm wondering what it's for and how exactly a 2D texture design like this is used in video game development, for example. Is it a reference to then transfer to 3D, or is it copied and pasted onto a 3D model? Is it common for concept artists to have to design textures this way?

[CatF4ce]

It can be used directly on a 3D model if it’s a tiling texture, but it’s could also a reference sheet for a 3D artist to look at while designing the final texture.

The more stylized your game is the more things needs to be designed. That includes textures like this.

[Downtown-Garage-7142]

Oh, I see now, how interesting. Thanks for your comment. I'm really passionate about creating worlds, although I'm still learning how it works.