What is Cross-Hatching? Cross-hatching is a shading technique used in drawing and printmaking to create a range of tones and textures. It involves drawing intersecting sets of parallel lines to build up darker values and enhance the sense of three-dimensionality.…
What is Value Scale? Creating Three-Dimensionality: Accurate values are essential in producing the illusion of volume and solidity. By manipulating light and shadow, artists can make objects appear rounded, receding, or projecting out of the picture plane. A value scale…
In art, value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. It is a fundamental element that helps create the illusion of spatial depth and three-dimensionality (volume) on a flat surface. A helpful way to grasp the concept of…
Preparing your pencils properly is essential for drawing. A pencil is a remarkably versatile tool, capable of producing a wide range of marks—dull or sharp, soft or crisp, thick or thin. It is advisable not to sharpen a pencil with…
