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This document discusses 7 shading techniques: 1) Hatching uses parallel lines of uniform direction. 2) Cross hatching uses two layers of lines at perpendicular angles. 3) Contour hatching follows the curves of the outline. 4) Stippling uses dots of varying density. 5) Tick hatching uses short, overlapped lines like stippling. 6) Woven hatching uses short parallel lines layered in perpendicular directions. 7) Scribbling uses lines to convey texture, like for trees or hair.

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Hatching

This document discusses 7 shading techniques: 1) Hatching uses parallel lines of uniform direction. 2) Cross hatching uses two layers of lines at perpendicular angles. 3) Contour hatching follows the curves of the outline. 4) Stippling uses dots of varying density. 5) Tick hatching uses short, overlapped lines like stippling. 6) Woven hatching uses short parallel lines layered in perpendicular directions. 7) Scribbling uses lines to convey texture, like for trees or hair.

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Hatching/Parallel Hatching

This can be considered the most basic of all of the shading


techniques included here. It involves creating groups or
patterns of parallel lines. These lines don't have to be
completely vertical or horizontal. They can also be slanted or
follow any angle you'd like, as long as this direction is uniform
throughout the area you are shading.

Hatching
2. Cross Hatching
Cross Hatching is like taking parallel hatching to the next level.
You create a first layer of parallel lines (in any direction) and a
second layer of lines is drawn on top in a perpendicular or
nearly perpendicular manner. This technique is probably the
quickest of all due to the fact that you are able to create darker
values faster than with the other techniques. I tend to go for
this method most of the time myself. 

Cross-hatching

3. Contour Hatching
This technique involves using lines that follow the curves or
lines of the initial contour/outline drawing. When used
correctly, contour hatching enhances volume and three-
dimensionality in a very striking manner. With this method, it is
important to be able to visualize the three-dimensionality and
planes of whatever it is your drawing. 

Contour Hatching

4. Stippling
When stippling, tone and texture is built up by applying dots in
different densities. This technique takes time and you have to
make sure that you don't start creating lines instead of dots.

Stippling

5. Tick Hatching
This method is similar to stippling but instead of making dots,
you make short lines. In darker areas, lines are placed in an
overlapped manner. I personally don't use this method very
much because I find the texture it creates looks like hair!
However, it is very useful when using oil pastels or similar
media to create Impressionist-style art. 

Tick Hatching

6. Woven Hatching
Woven Hatching leads to a very interesting outcome when
done correctly. This technique involves creating sets of
short(er) parallel lines in one direction and then placing
another group of parallel lines next to it in perpendicular or
near-perpendicular directions. Crosshatching can be later
added to add density in areas that require darker values.

Woven Hatching

7. Scribbling
Scribbling is an excellent technique to use when drawing
specific subjects like trees or hair because it not only creates
values, but also transmits a sense of texture. In the drawing
below I used scribbling to create the leaves of the tree and the
effect of grass below it. I love scribbling!

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