Lesson 3
HOW TO MAKE HATCH STROKES Hatching is to make
quick lines that go in the same direction, and then to layer colors on top of each other. It is not like blending because each
mark is distinct, and not blended into another. Here are some examples of hatch strokes in different colors. Hatching is a good technique to use with oil pastels because they do not blend as easily as soft pastels.
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1. Begin by drawing the outline of the subjects you’ve chosen like the three monkeys shown on the left.
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2. Put in the first layer of colors, which are the middle values, making your marks go in the same direction. 3. Add new colors, which are close to the middle values in the same strokes. 4. Finish by hatching in the very darkest and the very lightest areas.
Try New Techniques
Choose an object and try making hatch strokes as described above. Always choose subject matter that you like. Consider models, toys, sports equipment, favorite bedroom accessories, and things that are around you.
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