Learn the unique art of crosshatching and create stunning works of art with expertguidancefrom August Lamm.How to Crosshatch in Pen & Ink begins with a potted history of the artform, andelucidates exactly what crosshatching entails, and where it came from. After a helpfulexploration of the materials and media that a crosshatcher may need, there then beginsa practical guide to the very basics of crosshatching, approaching concepts such as howto lookaccurately,andhow to depict light,shape,and shadow.Once readers have the essentials under their belt, there are more complicated subjectssuch as anatomy, portraiture and still lifes to tackle. For each topic, August uses acombination of fine art examples, illustrations and step-by-step tutorials to take thereader through the fascinating and accessible process of crosshatching, from perceptionto execution.This is the essential, comprehensive guide to this fascinating artform, and will appeal tocomplete beginners alongsidelong-timeaficionadosofthepractice.