Drawing Drawing 2

Question 1

Which drawing technique uses closely spaced parallel lines to build up shading and tonal value?

Accepted Answer

Hatching

Answer

Hatching creates value through a series of closely spaced parallel lines.

Question 2

What is the term for two sets of hatching lines crossing each other to deepen a shadow?

Accepted Answer

Cross-hatching

Answer

Cross-hatching layers intersecting line sets to build darker tones.

Question 3

On the standard graphite scale, which pencil grade produces the darkest, softest mark?

Accepted Answer

9B

Answer

B grades are soft and dark, with 9B being the softest and darkest.

Question 4

What does 'H' stand for in pencil grading?

Accepted Answer

Hard

Answer

H indicates a hard lead that makes lighter, finer lines.

Question 5

Which term describes the outermost edge or outline of a drawn object?

Accepted Answer

Contour

Answer

A contour is the line defining the outer edge of a form.

Drawing Practice Test