Cross Contour Drawing - What is Cross Contour Drawing?
By Helen South, About.com Guide
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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- What is Cross Contour Drawing?
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- Applying Cross Contours in Line Drawing
- Using Cross-Contours Expressively
- Using Cross Contours in Hatching and Shading
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