When texture is applied to a design it can add character whether that is an illustration motif or background. Avoid using textures that are too bold as it can become a motif within itself. Choose a color that will give it a subtle touch and don’t be afraid to use your eraser to remove some of the texture to make it unique to that piece.

I have created over a hundred textures for my personal Adobe Illustrator library. I share my libraries within my Creative Market shop so that you can add depth quickly to your own designs. These vector textures within my shop include printable pdf instructions.