Drawing Techniques

noun a technique used in drawing and engraving where lines are crossed over each other to create shading or texture

• The artist used cross hatching to create depth and texture in the drawing.
• I tried using cross hatching in my sketch, but it didn't turn out as I hoped.
• Cross hatching is like shading, but with more lines going in different directions.
• In life, we often have to use cross hatching to navigate through complex situations and find our way.

noun a pattern of lines drawn diagonally across each other, typically used in drawing or engraving

verb to mark or shade with two or more intersecting series of parallel lines

• The artist used a crosshatch technique to create depth and texture in the drawing.
• I tried to crosshatch my sketch, but it just ended up looking messy.
• I'm gonna crosshatch this doodle to make it pop.
• His emotions were crosshatched with conflicting feelings of love and resentment.

verb to emerge from an egg, to come into existence

• The eggs hatched after an incubation period of 21 days.
• The chicks finally hatched from their eggs!
• The plan hatched by the group worked perfectly.
• The idea hatched in his mind and soon became a reality.

noun a violent or criminal act of murder

verb to erase or remove by rubbing or friction

• The detective was able to rub out the incriminating evidence before it could be found.
• I need to rub out this mistake before anyone sees it.
• I heard he hired someone to rub out his rival.
• Sometimes we have to rub out the negative thoughts in our minds to move forward.

noun a book containing preliminary or rough versions of something

• She diligently filled her sketchbook with detailed drawings of the landscape.
• I always carry my sketchbook with me in case inspiration strikes.
• Check out this dope sketchbook I just picked up at the art store.
• Her mind was like a sketchbook, constantly capturing new ideas and thoughts.