Hey there 3D artists! Today, we're going to learn how to add texture to your models in Maya. It's super easy, so let's get started!

Step 1: Open your model in Maya and navigate to the UV Editor. This is where you'll be able to see the UV map of your model.

Step 2: Once you have your UV map ready, it's time to find the perfect texture for your model. You can either create your own texture in a program like Photoshop, or you can find pre-made textures online.

Step 3: Once you have your texture ready, it's time to apply it to your model. In Maya, go to the Hypershade editor and create a new Lambert material. Then, in the Attribute Editor, click on the checkerboard next to the Color attribute to bring up the file node editor.

Step 4: In the file node editor, click on the folder icon next to the Image Name attribute and select your texture file.

Step 5: Now that your texture is applied to the material, you need to assign it to your model. Select your model, then right-click on the material in the Hypershade editor and choose Assign Material to Selection.

Step 6: You may need to adjust the placement and tiling of your texture to fit your model properly. In the UV Editor, you can move and scale the UVs to ensure that the texture looks just right on your model.

And that's it! You've successfully added a texture to your 3D model in Maya. Remember to save your progress and keep experimenting with different textures to bring your models to life. Happy creating!