In drawing and line engraving, shading with lines that cross one another at an angle.

Drawing technique where shading is built up by overlaying hatched lines running in different directions, rather than applying flat areas of shadow.

drawing a series of overlapping lines in different directions to create different gray values. (Drawing Lesson 14)

The use of criss-crossing stroke to create depth and form.

lay one layer of color horizontal and then a different layer of color vertically. Continue with this layering process until the desired results are achieved.