Beginner Hatching Techniques and Tips For Pen - How to Know What Sort of Lines to Use

Are you confused what direction to draw your hatching lines? Do they sometimes cover up your drawing rather than enhance it? This video should help set you in the right direction to overcome these problems.

[gautambarua]

This was the best video on pen sketching I have seen on YouTube

[tnbella]

I understand crosshatching, but I only sometimes understand what hatching to do - how long are the lines and how to use them to suggest shape. I’m doing mostly trees, and this video has given me a better understanding.

[usetherightbrain.]

yep, that 4:11 hatching is certainly a Stephen Travers exclusive. The best tutorial on x-hatching I've ever seen Thanks so much

[changemymind]

WOW! the perspective hatching example immediately made a light bulb go on in my brain! Hands down the best hatching overview video on YT! Thanks 😊

[menorah]

Thanks so much for your wonderful videos . Love from nigeria❤❤

[Thekettlebelldude]

I learned a tremendous amount in just the first 4 minutes 🙏🏼🙏🏼. I am thankful for your videos.

[CreamX]

Been looking for videos that would made me understand for ages! Now, the search is over!thankyou!😊

[iammoog]

I love the way you pass information. So glad I stumbled across your channel.

[MaxBeaulieu]

Brilliant. Just a joy to watch. Love this style. Nice clear exploration!

[S.K-zz]

Thank you for the video! I searched for ages because I was unclear about a lot of things about hatching and tonal values ​​with ink. And drawing in general. Now I can stop searching. I'm really excited about your channel because the videos give me answers that I haven't found explained so well anywhere else. (I use Google Translate, so please excuse my mistakes ). Greetings from Germany

[sutil]

5:55 firstly, Dear Stephen thanks for all your wonderful videos.
I will try to give you back some perspective as you have enriched us with instruction.
if you look at the last 2 boxes, the shading had strange effect, in fact if you look it them it seems like the shading on them distort the image, and the shaded side does not like side anymore rather look like a door open (but shaded wrongly especially the last one).. now you can see it in 2 ways, a side but also the perspective change and it seems like a door (but shaded erroneously)
I know maybe because you drew them quickly but from my experience, I notice hatching is more effective than cross hatching (in most cases ) especially if it is done slowly and following the form. Your thought is welcome
I am trying to give back a bit.. but you are great teacher, and teach in an attractive yet simple way.. very calming too. thanks

[GameplayVidHub]

This was a very straightforward lesson and easy to follow. Lovely video. Thanks! 🤝🏻❤️

[joseluiscastanorestrepo]

A clear and accurate explanation, thank you very much

[jecolaco]

Hello stephen, Thanks for for the wonderful video on pen and ink art. I can relate absolutely the way you explain!

[virginiabusch]

Thank you so much. I was searching for urban sketching "drills" for beginners. Your channel popped up. This hatching video is so informative. Definitely watching more. I think you mentioned windows. My favorite.

[marionbik]

You are an amazing teacher. So easy to understand that hatching can define and give depth to your sketching. Takes it from a flat drawing and gives shape and dimension. Thank you ✨🎨🦘

[PauloCesar-ozdy]

Very very good tips. Much apreciated 🎉

[efrainjesusuntiverospizzar]

I really love your videos they reach a Lot, just like encourage me to enhance, greetings from Perú 🇵🇪

[jeromebonto]

Thank you Stephen. This is tremendously helpful for me.

[alexmcd]

The tree tip is so helpful, thank you