TECHNIQUES

Pencil Techniques

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HATCHING This basic method of shading involves filling an area with a series of parallel strokes. The closer the strokes, the darker the tone will be.

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CROSSHATCHING For darker shading, place layers of parallel strokes on top of one another at varying angles. Again, make darker values by placing the strokes closer together.

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SHADING DARKLY By applying heavy pressure to the pencil, you can create dark, linear areas ...

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