I’ve had a few astute requests recently to make all the Torley Textures available as an easy downloadable archive. This is also convenient if you aren’t a Second Life member and want to partake in the lush loveliness, or want to modify them then upload inworld.
I asked myself, “Why didn’t I do this earlier?” and then I recalled how I intended to get around to it, but lacked time at the time. (Ah, tricky tricky time.) Fast forward to today, and here we are, over 600 textures of awesomeness:
» DOWNLOAD TORLEY-TEXTURES.ZIP
Enjoy, and let me know in the comments if you have any questions — you can use them freely on commercial products & services, just don’t sell them as-is (that’s foolish, because I’m giving them away for free right here).
![Torley posted a photo:[13:53] White Lebed: When I met Jayjay and joined the UWA sims as an artist-in-residence I didn't know much about this place. Once I realize what an amazingly special wonderful program this small team runs I was so impressed. And I wanted everybody know about what is going on here. Since it is better to see once than hear 100 times, I thought it would be the best way to tell the world about them is to invite machinima artists and ask them to film it. It was wonderful to be able to see this place through your eyes. And I love that the machinimas we got were not just advertisements, they were wonderful art pieces. What I never expected is that Jay will turn out to be the best fundraiser in thPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2693/4341983054_53aed5ab46_s.jpg "Torley posted a photo:[13:53] White Lebed: When I met Jayjay and joined the UWA sims as an artist-in-residence I didn't know much about this place. Once I realize what an amazingly special wonderful program this small team runs I was so impressed. And I wanted everybody know about what is going on here. Since it is better to see once than hear 100 times, I thought it would be the best way to tell the world about them is to invite machinima artists and ask them to film it. It was wonderful to be able to see this place through your eyes. And I love that the machinimas we got were not just advertisements, they were wonderful art pieces. What I never expected is that Jay will turn out to be the best fundraiser in thPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.")
![Torley posted a photo:[13:47] Jayjay Zifanwe: CISKO VANDEVERRE, Berlin, GermanySEEKwww.youtube.com/watch?v=H6zbFx3DxwsPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/4341231363_c8b3458d23_s.jpg "Torley posted a photo:[13:47] Jayjay Zifanwe: CISKO VANDEVERRE, Berlin, GermanySEEKwww.youtube.com/watch?v=H6zbFx3DxwsPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.")
![Torley posted a photo:[13:44] Jayjay Zifanwe shouts: BRADLEY DORCHESTER, Perth, AustraliaMachinimUWA: Art Architecture, Research, Teachingwww.youtube.com/watch?v=YN1k80dA3I8Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4341230493_2f782e6088_s.jpg "Torley posted a photo:[13:44] Jayjay Zifanwe shouts: BRADLEY DORCHESTER, Perth, AustraliaMachinimUWA: Art Architecture, Research, Teachingwww.youtube.com/watch?v=YN1k80dA3I8Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.")
![Torley posted a photo:[13:42] Jayjay Zifanwe: COLEMARIE SOLEIL, Florida USA UWA Machinima Challenge Submissionwww.youtube.com/watch?v=KdIQP-YrYLwPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4341963584_bda095aac6_s.jpg "Torley posted a photo:[13:42] Jayjay Zifanwe: COLEMARIE SOLEIL, Florida USA UWA Machinima Challenge Submissionwww.youtube.com/watch?v=KdIQP-YrYLwPosted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.")
![Torley posted a photo:[13:38] Jayjay Zifanwe: CHANTAL HARVEY, Maastricht, NetherlandsUniversity of Western Australia in Second Lifewww.youtube.com/watch?v=tR_pc90Eu4k[13:39] Jayjay Zifanwe: I want to say hi to all machinimatographers and their friends, fans and crews.Before I go into details, I want to express that I am very sorry that I cannot be here myself, at this ceremony - my real life got in the way. My boss wont give me the night off, not even for an important event like this. (cries). My ONE chance to meet the famous Torley and ask him to consider being a part of the MMIF machinima festival on the 20th of Februari - down the drain!Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4341958070_318b895425_s.jpg "Torley posted a photo:[13:38] Jayjay Zifanwe: CHANTAL HARVEY, Maastricht, NetherlandsUniversity of Western Australia in Second Lifewww.youtube.com/watch?v=tR_pc90Eu4k[13:39] Jayjay Zifanwe: I want to say hi to all machinimatographers and their friends, fans and crews.Before I go into details, I want to express that I am very sorry that I cannot be here myself, at this ceremony - my real life got in the way. My boss wont give me the night off, not even for an important event like this. (cries). My ONE chance to meet the famous Torley and ask him to consider being a part of the MMIF machinima festival on the 20th of Februari - down the drain!Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.")
![Torley posted a photo:[13:36] Jayjay Zifanwe: LASLOPANTOMIK YAO, Barcelona, Spain MachinimUWAblip.tv/file/3147141 (LASLOPANTOMIK YAO, Barcelona, Spain MachinimUWA blip.tv/file/3147141)Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4341206009_e30658c02b_s.jpg "Torley posted a photo:[13:36] Jayjay Zifanwe: LASLOPANTOMIK YAO, Barcelona, Spain MachinimUWAblip.tv/file/3147141 (LASLOPANTOMIK YAO, Barcelona, Spain MachinimUWA blip.tv/file/3147141)Posted by Second Life Resident Torley Linden. Visit University of WA.")
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Torley,
I intend to use them as backdrops for my fashion photographies. Is is okay?
I didn't want the comments section to be so lonely, so let me take a moment to say THANK YOU, for the zip file! It's wonderful to have
Wow, Torley! Thanks! After using them inworld for almost everything I build (most often things that look pretty while I'm scripting, lol), I started downloading a few of them from Flickr to use as my desktop wallpaper, Twitter backgrounds, Plurk themes, etc.
I jokingly tell people, "I stole Krystal Wormsign from Torley", and when people ask me why I release my creations under Creative Commons, you're my inspiration and motiviation to do so.
Thanks again!
MAHALO Torley!
You are the awesomeness, THANK you!
))
Judging from the "OMG READ ME.txt" file, it sounds like you've licensed the package under CC-BY-SA (or CC-BY-SA-NC, depending on how you view the "just don't resell as-is" comment).
It would be helpful for historical purposes to explicitly state what license the package is available under, both on this page and in the archive.
Textures make all the difference! THANKS A TRILLION TORLEY! Your tops!
TO LICENSE-CONFUSED COMMENTERS: If you peek at any of Torley's images on Flickr, they all say in clear symbols (right under "Additional Information") that they're CC-BY-SA. Also he's clarified many times that he encourages any area of texture use short of actually having the texture itself become the item sold.
It seems safe to say: if in doubt, you can just have your galleries/displays/what-have-you also give kind mention to Torley's free textures (emphasis on FREE) as a valuable resource of yours.
Torley,
Thanks so much for all you do at Second Life. Your approach with teaching has made my experience in second life to me that much richer!
Three Cheers!
Splash Kidd
@Ana: Yes! Sweet and simple, sure is.
@Diana: You're most welcome!
@Ipenda: Oh right on! Lovely to know this.
@Sahoni: Mahalo!
@Eleanor: *amplifies your awesome*
@SignpostMarv: Excellent idea FOR THE WIN, I'll do this shortly.
@Kohana: YOU'RE WELCOME A QUADRILLION!
@Al: Thanks for speaking up about that.
@Splash: You're so very welcome, cheerio!
I'm thrilled each and all of you took the time to let me know… 'cause if you didn't, I wouldn't know how useful + fun these textures are for you.
Kikou Torley,
Très jolie travail, qui je pense à du te prendre du temps.
Merci en tout cas,
DOM
hi thanks for these textures although i am not a member at second life i would just like u to kno that you are helping me out the textures are being used on IMVU so u are known there and on IMVU
thanks a lot!
@Dominique: De rien,
and I wish I spoke more French!
@Tia190: You're so welcome! Glad to know they're getting good use in IMVU.
Hi Torley, i'm trying to make sculpts and to economize prims i tryng to know anything over standalone OpenSim to modeling of sculpts and now i want some help in sculpt making, i prefer to not reveal my SL Name…
More my nick in OpenLife is Pato Donald…
The bad part is that i cannot download, 56kbps…
Sent from: Brazil, São Paulo, Unavaliable City.
Oh my gosh! That's so slow.
I remember when I was on dial-up modem. I'm sorry I can't provide personal help for this, but please see: http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Sculpted_Prims:_3d_Software_Guide
WOW!! Gotta say Thank You very much for giving these away. I wish you all the best in whatever you do.
Regards
You're welcome, gordonsalive! ^_^
Torley,
Dude, What u r doing so grate man. I can't even stop watching ur tutorial videos on Youtun and metacaf ….
U r doing a very good job
Thank u very much
I'm looking to forword to see ur melon in Secondlife
Dude,i think i have a problem, when i try to play second life it sais video card not activated or something like that or like out of date !!
Is there any tips u can give me ????