>>5951037The texture adds atmosphere. In 2010, many of the popular western artists on deviantArt and Tumbr used to slap textures on their works. It garnered criticism from crabs (who had a point ngl) that textures were a crutch for turd polishers, because they do seem to make even mediocre art look better. Used properly, textures can give a pic an atmosphere and depth which draws the viewer in with the warmth and liveliness.
