🖊️ Top Section: Linear Texture
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Purpose: Adds volume and interest, can replace outlines.
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Key Advice:
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Use selective line work to guide the viewer’s eye.
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Focus on texture in specific areas to suggest light and shadow.
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“Less is more” — too much texture can overwhelm your image.
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Example Uses:
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Leaves, bark, clothing folds, or shadows on a figure.
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Makes areas feel tactile and dimensional without heavy shading.
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🧩 Middle Section: Hatch and Line Shading Practice
A toolbox of techniques for building tone and depth:
| Technique | Description |
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| Short x Hatch | Dense crisscross lines for tight shadow |
| Long x Hatch | Same concept, but with longer strokes |
| Short Lin. Hatch | One direction, shorter lines |
| Long Lin. Hatch | Great for gentle gradients |
| Brush x Hatch | Bolder, painterly look with more texture |
| Brush Lin. Hatch | Stronger lines for deep shadow or stylized edges |
| Stipple | Dots for subtle tone—great for slow build-up of shadows |
| Wavy Line | Organic feel, useful for nature or water textures |
| Overlap Circles | Soft, sketchy shading (a common pencil technique) |
| Scribble Hatch | Freestyle texture—useful for chaotic or dense areas |
| Monoline Ticks | Controlled, even spacing; good for gentle transitions |
| Brush Ticks | Adds more pressure variation and texture |
🧠Bottom Section: Remember to Plan!
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Use thumbnail sketches to test layout and texture balance.
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Sketch in small scale to plan positive/negative space.
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Try combining techniques for better clarity and style.
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Don’t over-render; it can make your image busy and hard to read.
âś… Final Takeaways:
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Balance is key: too much hatching or texture can crowd an image.
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Planning helps avoid overworking areas.
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Use texture to enhance form, not just fill space.