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Try the Cross Hatching Technique

Shade a drawing using the cross-hatching technique. Try experimenting with different line directions, lengths, and layering to see how your shadows change.

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Try the cross hatching technique

Shade a drawing using the cross-hatching technique. Try experimenting with different line directions, lengths, and layering to see how your shadows change.

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