How do you choose the right direction? | Shading with crosshatching Pt 1

Summary by Krater

The video explains how to overcome the inherent challenge of directional lines in pen-and-ink shading by limiting oneself to three or four basic directional strokes aligned with the three-dimensional form.

From the video

Answers: How do you determine the direction of shading strokes in pen and ink drawing?

• pen and ink shading
• directional lines
• cross-hatching
• rendering 3D forms

What it concludes

• Limiting yourself to three or four basic directional strokes makes pen and ink shading less intimidating and easier to manage.
• Shading strokes should follow the three-dimensional shape and orientation of the form being rendered.
• Using curved strokes on curved surfaces and vertical/horizontal strokes aligned with the form's planes simplifies cross-hatching.