viivapinta
Viivapinta is a Finnish term describing surface shading or texture produced by lines. In art and graphic design, it refers to the systematic use of line patterns to convey form, depth, and material properties on a two-dimensional surface. It encompasses techniques commonly known in English as hatching and cross-hatching.
The basic approach uses parallel lines with varying density and orientation to create tonal variation. By adjusting
Applications include traditional drawing, engraving, technical and architectural drawings, and digital illustration for textures such as
In design discourse, viivapinta is treated as a general concept rather than a fixed technique; terminology