Value is the lightness or darkness of a color.
Value makes objects appear more real
because it imitates natural light. When
showing value in a work of art, you will
need a LIGHT SOURCE.
How can you show value with pen and ink??
When we think of ink drawings we
usually think about the Element of Art:
Line. Using lines we can create an
illusion of value with a variety of
techniques.
 Hatching
 Cross-Hatching
 Stippling
 Scrumbling
 Random
Hatching
 Contour Hatching
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The most basic technique used to create value
with line. Hatching consist of fine lines, all
going in the same direction with slight distance
between each. This distance can be narrow or
wide depending on the value you wish to
show.
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Layers of hatching they cross-over each other.
Typically this is achieved by first drawing
vertical lines, then adding horizontal, and then
diagonal overlapping one another.
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Value shown using a series of dots.
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Scrumbling uses
layers of small
scribble-like marks
built up to show
value or texture.
Random Hatching
uses layers of short,
straight marks built
up to show value or
texture.
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Hatching placed at an angle can create more
effect. Contour Hatching is used in figure
drawing, and follows the direction of the what
is being drawn to create a 3-D effect.
These spheres all show different techniques
Which sphere do you think shows which technique?
Hatching
Cross
Hatching
Scrumbling
Contour
Hatching
Stippling