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HATCHING & CROSS HATCHING

Hatching is simply drawing parallel lines to fill a space with value. This is one of the most common forms of shading and mark making.

Hatching and crosshatching are some of the most valuable tools for generating value and texture in a drawing. These techniques use simple lines in various arrangements and densities to create a solid sense of atmospheric perspective and contour. Best of all, these methods work just as easily in both pencil and pen and ink!

Cross hatching is a popular artistic technique used to add shadow and dimension to drawn objects. It involves filling a space with at least two sets of lines, with the second set crossing over the first to create a darker effect. In order to master cross hatching, you’ll need to start with hatching, use a sharp pencil or fine-tipped pen, make a value scale, and notice how the light falls on an object to create shadow.

LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT SIX BASIC FORMS OF HATCHING AND CROSSHATCHING AND THE ADVANTAGES OF EACH.

• PARALLEL HATCHING

• CONTOUR HATCHING

• CROSSHATCHING

• FINE CROSSHATCHING

• “BASKET” OR “WOVEN” HATCHING

• “TICK” HATCHING

There are as many ways to approach hatching and crosshatching as there are subjects to draw, and hatching can be incorporated into drawing facial features, landscapes, still life and more.

The best way to learn is to practice and experiment as often as you can. One fun activity is to make a contour line drawing of something and photocopy it several times over, then practice different styles of hatching on each one.

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