Crosshatch
/ˈkrɔːs.hætʃ/verb
To draw or shade with two or more intersecting sets of parallel lines.
The artist used a crosshatch technique to add depth to the drawing.
Often appears as...
- crosshatch lines
- crosshatch shading
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Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Artistic Technique
Crosshatching is a common method in art to create texture and shading.
In comics, artists often crosshatch to convey mood or shadows.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Drawing
In engineering, crosshatching can indicate different materials in blueprints.
Crosshatching in technical diagrams improves clarity and detail.
Pro Tip 3/3Textural Contrast
Crosshatching can also create interesting contrasts in texture.
Printmakers often use crosshatches to enhance the visual dynamics.
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hatchsketchshadepatterntexture
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