An Easy Cross Hatching Method!

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Жыл бұрын

Fed up with cross hatching a drawing and turning it into a tangled mess? This method works easily and can be applied to any form whatsoever. Print off the line drawing and practice the demo as many times as you like without the bother of having to do a line drawing or the worry of wasting it. There's a full sped up demo, then a simplified explanation of the way the method works followed by a few minutes of real time drawing from the demo. Everything you need to become a cross hatching expert!

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@gail3167 Жыл бұрын

What a great idea, taking a picture of your drawing to practice cross hatching before you ruin the original. Would not have occurred to me to do that.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Anything that makes it easier to experiment and take risks is a great learning process in drawing I think Gail. 😀

@DavidStockford Жыл бұрын

Love this idea. Now I can experiment without fear of destroying my line drawing

@ggoannas Жыл бұрын

I did five years of art school and yet I learn more about technique from videos like yours than in any class. Thank you.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

That’s very encouraging for me, so I really appreciate your telling me. This video drawing stretched me a little, so I’m glad you found it helpful. 😀

@axistiltproductions Ай бұрын

That reminds me when I was in Art School I learned more from other fellow artist that the program itself. It was a great program and amazing teachers but what you get out of watching other artist and sharing the techniques we used, etc, was priceless. Same deal here.👍

@buttsbrown2442 Жыл бұрын

Hatching is something I've always admired as an art style, but I never felt I got the sense of how to do it. This little tutorial really shows the bullet-points of the technique in a clear, concise manner. Thanks!

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m not really a hatching expert, but these are the principles I use in my thinking. The eagle was a lot of fun both because I love the sculpture ( you look up at it so the eagle looks down at you) and it was such a different subject from my usual ones. All the best with your drawing 😀

@andresbonelli1826 Жыл бұрын

Love the composition from that angle with the wings' shape creating a dark triangle across the eyes/beak

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrés. Yes, quite dramatic I thought. I had four angles to choose from. 😀

@user-hu6st2pk1w Жыл бұрын

This sir is genuinely passionate and genuinely love teaching ...

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

That is correct. You are very astute. 😀

@juliorodrigues6929 Жыл бұрын

Wow, outstanding demonstration. Thank you so much for sharing.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Julio. I hope you have a go cross hatching it. 😀

@falsehoodintensifies445 Жыл бұрын

I have always loved the classic illustrations of the 18th and 19th century. Think Winnie the Pooh original illustrations and Hans Christian Andersen books. I love the details drawn with just a pen, but I never knew what the technique was called. Since discovering your channel I can't help but take my pen and draw alongside your videos. Thank you so much!! Much love!

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

How wonderful to hear. The best drawings are the ones that bring us joy. 😀

@justmejhbmed9778 Жыл бұрын

Line direction is crucial (now you’ve explained it) I often do / did it one direction for most parts of the subject, BUT NOT ANY MORE! THANK YOU Steve.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Great to hear it makes sense. Another tool in your drawing kit bag!

@Dean444ful Жыл бұрын

This answered my question. Much appreciated!

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Excellent Mitch😀

@santone1849 Жыл бұрын

This is great Stephen I love the way you show all the process and your community post are so helpful. Thank you for all you share 👏👏👏

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Kind of you to say so here Santone. Much appreciated. 😀

@ciscoponch67 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Stephen. I really appreciate the time and effort for this video. I'm trying to get better at inking and this is essentially a big hurdle...the organic shapes. Cheers!!! ❤🎉😊

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Great to hear. Buildings are more my comfort zone, but it’s important to stretch ourselves and I do liked these imperial eagles they were a great subject for me to use. Have fun with them. I really hope you cross hatch it. 😀

@NATUREDRAWINGS Жыл бұрын

❤Thank you for sharing your experience!!!

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Hope it’s helpful for your drawing. 😀

@LordZontar 3 ай бұрын

Basically, follow the contours of the object. I think, however, I'd have gone with a smaller nib on the eagle's head, neck, and wing crests to get an even lighter tone than the 02 and have sharper contrast to the more heavily shadowed areas of the monument.

@stephentraversart 3 ай бұрын

I hope you give it a go. 😀

@zaraisdive 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, you are truly an amazing teacher/artist! I recommended your channel.. hopefully it gets more recognition! 🙌

@stephentraversart 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That’s very generous of you to say. 😀

@tessellatiaartilery8197 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. You are very generous sharing your approach and technique rationale. Your channel is a marvelous space for us. Thank you very much.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s very gratifying to think they are being so helpful, and that so many people around the world are enjoying the common experience of drawing. 😀

@jorgemarioconti Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very well explained!!!!

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Jorge. 😀

@efrainjesusuntiverospizzar4955 Жыл бұрын

Great teachings 🎉

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Thanks Efrain😀

@khrisabuid4315 Жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial Steven!

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Khris. 😀

@communistcat3226 Жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful!❤

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind. Thanks. 😀

@kayj312 Жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video. I've been interested in art for years but have always been too nervous to start, your videos have really helped me come out of my shell and start experimenting. :)

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Kay. That’s really encouraging for me. Drawing is a learning process, so there’s no pressure. Have fun and all the best. 😀

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Maybe my Beginners series (blue and Orange thumbnails) might be helpful. 😀

@kayj312 Жыл бұрын

@@stephentraversart I’ll check them out

@pstanyer1 Жыл бұрын

Superb as usual

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really like this eagle, I visit it whenever I’m in Vienna, so it was fun to draw it. That tip I give about drawing what you love really paid off for me with this. 😀

@timeship Жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Tanks a million!

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Bob. Have a go at it yourself. 😀

@redblueyellowlight_brigh91956 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. 😀

@jeromebonto8680 Жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, thank you very much. This is very useful for me.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Excellent Jerome. Encouraging to hear. 😀

@Dea-tk8gz Жыл бұрын

Really wonderful!!! ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much!

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

My pleasure Déa😀

@ImTyzn Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@justintanner2389 Жыл бұрын

Commenting for the algorithm.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

The algorithm and I appreciate it Justin. 😀

@santone1849 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

No, thank you, that is very kind and much appreciated. 😀

@gerdbertling643 Жыл бұрын

Thank for this instructive lesson regarding the direction of hatching. would in be possible to demonstrate this in a portrait? I struggle with long lines or short lines, crosshatching only in the dark? or in light planes too? value to siggest the form or linework following the form? Sorry for suggesting so much "work"! Best wishes Gerd

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Gerd, I’m not sure I have enough experience in portraiture to make a worthwhile lesson. There are no rules for hatching. It’s whatever you think enhances your work. Experiment with hatch lines for form rather than value. I’ve seen it done very effectively. We have to stop being afraid of ruining our drawings and instead play around experimenting to get the information we need. Have fun with it. 😀

@grounded4845 Жыл бұрын

That's so dope❤

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀

@kathleengarness1660 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't quite hear how long it took - 15 or 50 minutes? Thank you.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

50 minutes Kathleen. 😀

@lxttx12 Жыл бұрын

Hey, where can I find the images? The KZfaq channel community page is empty.

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

Are you looking in the right place? Others are finding it ok?🤔

@lisbethmacdonald6452 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find your community page?

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

This should do it Lisbeth. youtube.com/@stephentraversart Select Community from the choices along the top. 😀

@MarkDolar-ok2xx Ай бұрын

where can i print your drawing for me to practice cross hatching?

@MarkDolar-ok2xx Ай бұрын

oh, sorry. i get it now.

@stephentraversart Ай бұрын

Sounds like you've sorted it.

@stephentraversart Ай бұрын

Excellent

@huffeyy3916 Жыл бұрын

What pens do you use?

@stephentraversart Жыл бұрын

I use Copic Multiliners for the line work, and Copic Sketchmarkers for the tone, using the brush end, not the chisel end. I use Neutral Grey colour for the tone, usually 4-6 tones each drawing. The markers are refillable and the pens can have their ink cartridges and nibs replaced. 😀

@huffeyy3916 Жыл бұрын

@@stephentraversart thanks!!