Drawing in Pen And Ink: 3 contour hatching methods

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In this video (really a follow up to my tutorial on cross contour hatching), I demonstrate three distinct historical styles of cross contour hatching, and give you a few old master examples of how they were used.

[die_schlechtere_Milch]

i never would have thought that learning how to hatch was so managable. Your analytic style of exposition is really outstanding, just as your great knowledge of, love and respect for the old masters and the history of painting. Thank you very much!

[carlmarl]

Thick and thin hatching makes shadows look so intense and make expressions somewhat eerie yet strangely beautiful.

[byron.tattoo]

What an awesome video! I've been using more hatchings lately in my drawings and this is super helpful🙏🏼

[davelindomusic]

I think this my favorite YouTube video of all time. Thank you Marc for sharing your knowledge and skill!

[rodericklaperdrix]

😂"It's all gonna feel antiquated in 50 years anyway" Haha best argument ever to go for your preffered style.

[kplar]

Very Helpful, I've been looking for some guidance on how to replicate art like a woodcut so this was really informative. Thank you

[tubr]

Great job illustrating the different methods of hatching, esp. the first two methods: the Northern curly and the French thin-thick -- continued in classical period by Greuze drawings et al. The "chisel" method may prove tricky -- in stroke ends, overlapping areas without stitches (sometimes referred to as "hay-straw"), and building sufficient tonal variation. So as you mentioned, a simple form like a sphere may appear a bit flat while busy. Though the face was rendered quite nicely, as with the Satyr, conveying chiaroscuro and texture; so is in your other video on Drawing the Head. Although Michelangelo used straight hatching it was in combination with following the form contours.

[dougg]

This is my jam! I fell in love with the cross hatching Bernie Wrightson did in the illustrated book Merry Shelley’s Frankenstein.

[GreenlifeFin]

Thanks, such a beautiful drawings you made! Thisnis very useful, because I am just starting to make drypoint printing/etching. Must really practise and learn cross hatching.

[klik]

You have inspired me to buy a fountain pen and try some cross-hatching drawings. Thanks a lot for passing on your knowledge :)

[sweetbb]

All these methods are beautiful to my eyes. Thank you for this tutorial.

[nurturaanimae]

I will definitely learn a lot with this channel. This among the best added value of YouTube. I hope creator can earn something from this content. Hatching is not easy. It develops humility. We are nothing compared with Dürer or DaVinci and DaVinci himself apologized to God. Hatching developing humility is a way to God.

[chelseaburgin]

Thank you for creating this video - I've always loved the old fashion pen and ink sketches. Especially Da Vinci's work. This was very informative and clear. I can not wait to practice this technique x

[recreepy]

Well done! You've truly impressed me.

[engleharddinglefester]

Holy cow that was quite a lesson! Thank you!

[Samacus]

Great tutorial!! You gained a new subscriber

[atelierthhun]

Thanks for another great video. For source material can I recommend books published to accompany national gallery exhibitions as good and economical buys. They tend to have a broad range, often feature lesser known artists and are of high quality. I would be interested in your favourite books as a subject for a video.

[jordansprackman]

Great video, you subbed in for a couple of in person classes at the local college when I was taking art classes and I appreciated your instruction.

[Innieminnie]

Wonderful video. I was intrigued by some of Duhrer’s work to pick up drawing as a whole. Hatching is a bit further down the line for me, but I always appreciate watching a master at work. Thanks!

[mdz]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated!