The most basic method of creating value in ink drawing is linear hatching. Fine parallel lines fill an arae, so that from just a slight distance, we have the illusion of value. The closer the lines are, the less white paper shows, and the darker the value appears. Heavier lineweight (pressing more firmly or using a bigger nib) also gives a darker appearence.
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2.CROSSHATCHING
Crosshatching uses layers of hatching palced at an angle. Usually, the first layer would be vertical, the next horizontal, the next atforty-five degrees, and so on. This methodical approach can look a little mechanical, so artists often use variation indirection to add interest.
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3.STIPPLING
Stippling uses tiny dots to create value. The closer together the dots, the darker the tone. Larger dots create a denser tonal value more quickly but can look coarse.
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4.CONTOUR HATCHING
Hatching placed at a slight angle creaters a moire-like effect, the diamond-shaped fragments of white paper onlivening the denser areas of value. This technique is often used in figuredrawing, with the direction of line helping to suggest the cross-contours of the body. Hatching which follows a contour can also help to make objects appear more three-dimensional.
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5.SCUMBLING AND RANDOM HATCHING
Scumbling, often called the 'brillo pad' technique , uses layer of small calligraphic, scribbled marks to build up value and texture. Varying the direction and shape adds more interest than a simple circular scribble. Random hatcing uses layers of short, straight marks. Various textures results depending on whether those short hatches are applied vertically, at right angles, following a contour or at random angles.
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