Outdoor sculptures often utilize ticks—small marks or textures—to enhance visual appeal and storytelling. Artists employ ticks through techniques like chiseling, casting, or welding, depending on the material (e.g., bronze, stone, or steel). These subtle details create contrast, simulate natural wear, or symbolize themes like time’s passage. For instance, abstract metal sculptures may use welded ticks for rhythmic patterns, while stone carvings mimic erosion. Ticks also serve practical purposes, such as improving grip or dispersing rainwater. By blending aesthetics and function, ticks elevate sculptures into dynamic public art pieces that engage viewers up close.