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Cross Contour Drawing - What is Cross Contour Drawing?

By Helen South, About.com

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Applying Cross Contours in Line Drawing

Suggesting cross contours.

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In this example, the basic contour drawing is developed with some hints of cross-contour to suggest the form. The brain needs surprisingly little information to create a three-dimensional image from a simple drawing. Cross contours don't have to be obvious - just indicate the direction and the imagination fills in the rest of the information.

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