Pencils, ContinuedLine weightThe weight of lines drawn with pencils varies according to the pressure anddirection of the stroke. You have probably already noticed that pencil lineswiden as you approach the end of the stroke. Also, lines may increase ordecrease in weight when you change direction of the stroke. Add interest,depth, and sensitivity to drawings by varying line weights.Figure 1-10 shows various line widths possible with the pencil.Figure 1-10.—Various line widths possible withthe pencil.Texture You can create the illusion of texture with pencil strokes. Crosshatching canduplicate shades of grey. Broad strokes against illustration boards with ahigh tooth resembles concrete or stucco. You can infer texture withoutdrawing every line in the pattern.Figure 1-11 shows how you can imply a texture without drawing every line.Figure 1-11.—Indicating texture.Continued on next page1-21
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