CROSSHATCHING
Crosshatching utilizes two or more series of parallel lines to
create tonal values. As with hatching, the strokes may be be
longor short, mechanically ruled or drawn freehand, and
executed with either a pen or a pencil on smooth or rough paper.
The simplest crosshatching consists of two
intersecting sets of parallel lines.
• Whilethe resulting weave may be appropriate for
describing certain text ures and materials, the
pattern can also produce a stiff, sterile, and
mechanical feeling, especially w the lines are
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