Hand-drawing techniques

Hand-drawing techniques involve various methods artists use to create images on paper, emphasizing control of lines, shading, and texture. Techniques like hatching and cross-hatching use parallel and intersecting lines to build tonal value and depth. Blending smooths transitions between light and dark, enhancing realism. Stippling employs numerous dots for shading, while contour drawing emphasizes outlining the subject’s shape. Gesture drawing captures movement and energy quickly. These methods develop skills in observation, precision, and expressiveness, allowing artists to communicate form, depth, and mood effectively through manual rendering.