Concept / Wood

Wood

A hard fibrous material derived from trees

A hard fibrous material derived from trees.

A phrase to start with

Directs the image toward a wood-material appearance.

Appearance and effects

Hard surfaces with visible grain or fibers may appear.

Visual traits

  • wood grain
  • fiber direction
  • cut face

Expected changes

  • Grain and fiber direction are more likely to appear

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Wood is a hard fibrous material derived from trees. It does not determine a particular species, woodworking technique, regional carving tradition, or forest landscape.

In more detail

Grain, growth rings, cut faces, and warm tones may appear. It is distinct from a living tree, charcoal, woodblock print, and a particular furniture style.

Includes

  • Wood as a formed material

Excludes

  • Living trees, charcoal, a woodworking technique, or a particular regional tradition

What this does not imply

  • A particular species, woodworking technique, forest, or regional tradition

Variability

Grain strength and finish can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Use it as a material modifier

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify wood species separately

Typical uses

  • Render a subject as a formed wood object

Possible failure modes

  • It becomes a living tree
  • It reads as charcoal

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