drawing tana using crosshatching, Crosshatching is a fundamental drawing technique used by artists to create value, texture, and the illusion of form and light using linear marks. It is an extension of hatching, which involves drawing a series of parallel lines to create tonal effects. Crosshatching builds upon this by layering sets of lines at angles to the first set, significantly increasing the depth of tone and complexity of texture. The Mechanism of Value The primary function of crosshatching is to translate the continuous tones of the observed world into the stark contrast of line art, a necessity in media like pen and ink, etching, and engraving. The density and proximity of the intersecting lines determine the perceived value. In well-executed crosshatching, areas intended to be light have lines that are sparse and perhaps only hatched (single direction), while shadows are rendered with multiple, dense layers of crosshatching, the lines packed tightly together to minimize the white of the paper beneath.#fyp #tana #makethisviral