To create a large dark area with dots, I use the “checkerboard method. In this I first draw a grid of lines on the paper, with the lines 1 cm apart. Then I alternately fill the boxes with black dots. When the checkerboard is completely filled in, I fill the remaining white boxes with black dots. This technique gives the dark-filled area a vibrant, dynamic look. The incremental building up of the boxes creates a variation in the density of the dot work, which gives the plane more depth and texture.