Hey all you 3D artists out there! Today, I'm going to show you how to add texture to your 3D models in Maya. Adding texture is a crucial step in making your models look realistic and detailed, so let's get started.

Step 1: Open your project in Maya and select the 3D model you want to add texture to. Make sure your UV maps are properly laid out before moving on to the next step.

Step 2: Go to the Hypershade window in Maya. This is where you can create and edit materials and textures for your 3D models. Click on the 'Create' tab and select the type of material you want to apply to your model, such as Blinn, Lambert, or Phong.

Step 3: Once you've created a new material, you can start adding texture to it. Click on the checker box next to the 'Color' attribute of the material to bring up the 'Create Render Node' window. Here, you can choose from various types of textures such as File, Ramp, or 2D Textures to apply to your material.

Step 4: If you choose 'File' as your texture type, you can then browse for the image file you want to use as a texture for your model. Once you've selected the image, it will be applied to the material and you can see a preview of how it looks on your model.

Step 5: After applying the texture, make sure to adjust the settings such as tiling, offset, and rotation to fit the texture properly on your 3D model. You can also tweak other attributes such as bump mapping, specular mapping, and transparency to enhance the look of your texture.

Step 6: Once you're satisfied with the texture and material settings, you can then drag and drop the material onto your 3D model in the viewport. This will apply the texture to the model, and you can see how it looks from different angles and lighting conditions.

And there you have it! You've successfully added texture to your 3D model in Maya. Remember to experiment with different types of textures and settings to achieve the look you desire for your models. Stay creative and keep practicing, and soon you'll be creating stunning 3D artworks with realistic textures. Happy modeling!