Achieve Perfect Cross-Hatching in 7 Minutes—Guaranteed!
In this quick and easy 7-minute tutorial, I'll walk you through the essential techniques that will take your pen drawings to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, mastering cross-hatching can add incredible depth, texture, and realism to your portraits. I'll cover everything from basic principles to advanced tips, including how to control line direction, spacing, and pressure to achieve flawless shading. By the end of this video, you'll have the skills you need to transform your art and create stunning, lifelike drawings.
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Definition & Purpose
00:50 Direction & Angle
01:08 Cross-Hatching
01:20 Line Spacing
02:58 Pressure Control
03:57 Practice
04:34 Line Length
05:10 Layering
06:05 It’s Simple
06:27 Final Thoughts