Key learning points

1. Dry media techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching and smudging can be used to create varied textures and tones.
2. Different dry materials such as pencils, pens, markers and pastels can be used to convey texture and mood.
3. Dry materials are ready to use immediately, making them beneficial for quick sketches and on-the-go work.

Keywords

• Dry media - non-liquid materials such as pencils, charcoal, pastels, and graphite sticks, used to create marks on paper

• Hatching - a drawing technique where parallel lines are used to create shading or texture

• Cross-hatching - a method of shading or texture that uses intersecting sets of parallel lines to build up tones and create depth

• Smudging - the technique of using fingers, blending stumps, or tissue to blur and soften the edges of marks to create smooth tonal transitions

• Tonal range - the range of light to dark tones that can be achieved in a piece of artwork, essential for creating depth and volume

Common misconception