Reflective Essay:
Textures come from everyday pictures and possible pre-made UV maps. However on my Etch A Sketch I decided it would be pretty sweet if i could make one, but incorporate some sort of a design in it. So I put a quick sketch of a monster holding a balloon.
Below are some images with textures that i thought were pretty cool. They helped me get a feel for how complex mapping can really get.
These are just few of the many I found... Texture mapping is a lot harder than it sounds but creating the model that needs to be mapped is a pain in the butt. but fun =)