How to Cross Hatch for Comics My Notes From David Finch’s Lesson!

Original David Finch video I learned from:
   • How to Cross Hatch for Comics - David Finch  

0:00 Basic cross hatching technique
5:01 Types of Lines (Depending on the effect we're tying to get)
9:02 Avoiding Beginner Mistake
13:24 Line Direction (Using Contour lines)
20:58 My Practice Demo


In this video, I break down what I learned about cross-hatching for comics after watching David Finch’s lesson on Proko’s channel. I took detailed notes, practiced the techniques, and then distilled everything into a clear, beginner-friendly walkthrough.

You’ll learn:

How to build clean, even cross-hatch patterns

How to shade with depth using line direction & pressure

Common mistakes beginners make (and how to fix them)

Tips for texture, form, and comic-style rendering

Whether you’re creating comic pages, character art, or just improving your shading, these techniques will help you get more confident with your pen.

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