Crosshatching in Ink
Expand your inking techniques by learning how to crosshatch
Crosshatching is much more than just laying down overlapping lines. Professional illustrator, Bryan the Girl, teaches you her approach to crosshatching which is based on historical printmaking techniques. Bryan the Girl teaches how to understand and breakdown what you’re seeing in order to create believable crosshatching.
Bryan’s approach to crosshatching
How to create a tone chart/spectrum and how it applies to crosshatching
How to divide subject matter into different tone maps
What are contour maps and tricks for converting 3D shapes into 2D lines
Using horizontal hatching to convey shadows
When and how to add a layer of vertical hatching
How to know when crosshatching drawing is nearing completion and how to finish it
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Introduction
Course tool list
Learning to See Shadows
Exercise 1 PDF
Learning to see shapes
Exercise 2 PDF
Markmaking
Exercise 3 PDF
Two-tone hatching
Exercise 4 PDF
Crosshatching
Exercise 5 PDF
This course came at just the right time for me. I was scouring the internet for videos on crosshatching and trying to come up with a clear process. The dif...
Read MoreThis course came at just the right time for me. I was scouring the internet for videos on crosshatching and trying to come up with a clear process. The difference between flat crosshatching and contour crosshatching always seemed to compete when I watched demonstrations, but this course incorporated them both and made it much clearer as to how to go about using them together. I love the clear steps demonstrated and am looking forward to seeing my own progress as I practice over the next weeks. Anytime you want to expand and offer more, I would love to see how you do textures like fur and scales. Thank you!
Read LessThe course was designed well, breaking down the steps into manageable pieces so beginners can easily follow along. I especially like that a homework/practice...
Read MoreThe course was designed well, breaking down the steps into manageable pieces so beginners can easily follow along. I especially like that a homework/practice component was available after each lesson, instead of lumped together at the end.
Read LessI’ve always wanted to learn the ‘secrets’ behind crosshatching, but never seen anything as simple and effective as the training here. Thank you! Now, wh...
Read MoreI’ve always wanted to learn the ‘secrets’ behind crosshatching, but never seen anything as simple and effective as the training here. Thank you! Now, where did I leave my Micron... ... ...
Read LessVery in-depth discussion, exercises to get you started and very concise details about the process of inking as well as inks, paper and so much more. I'm ret...
Read MoreVery in-depth discussion, exercises to get you started and very concise details about the process of inking as well as inks, paper and so much more. I'm returning to inking after being out of it for decades. I did not think I'd initially like the chat portion, but once I sat back, relaxed and really listened > I found valuable information as well as insight. Really liked how I was able to quickly connect with understanding the exercises and how everything was explained as I went. I'm really glad that I invested in this course. It was just what I needed. I was skeptical since it was the first one I selected - and most of us are aware that generally it takes going through hundreds to find the one that you click with - and that teaches you everything you need to know. I was lucky to find this course first.
Read LessGreat, explicit instructions and exercises. A little on the short side in terms of content but very easy to digest – would have loved to see more drawing sam...
Read MoreGreat, explicit instructions and exercises. A little on the short side in terms of content but very easy to digest – would have loved to see more drawing samples from the artist.
Read LessI thoroughly enjoyed this class and I think my awareness of light and shadow has improved. Breaking it down to just two tones in the early stages really hel...
Read MoreI thoroughly enjoyed this class and I think my awareness of light and shadow has improved. Breaking it down to just two tones in the early stages really helps me not to overthink. If it's just light or dark, you can make pretty quick judgements and move forward in your drawing rather than sweating every detail along the way. Thanks!
Read LessSuccinct, helpful teacher, great tips for improvement if you feel stuck in a rut, overal great class.
Succinct, helpful teacher, great tips for improvement if you feel stuck in a rut, overal great class.
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