SHADING TECHNIQUES
As you’ll see in Chapter 1, value is essential in suggesting the form, or three-dimensional quality, of a subject. There are many ways to apply and manipulate graphite on your paper to create a range of values, but how you apply the graphite is what determines the texture of the subject. Explore the techniques on the following pages so that you can learn a variety of shading styles and pair the appropriate technique with a subject.
HATCHING AND CROSSHATCHING
The most direct way to lay down a layer of graphite to create a darker value is by simple hatching, which is a series of parallel strokes. If you squint your eyes and look at a hatched area, the lines seem to mix together to form a value that is darker than the paper ...
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