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Knowing the best grip for holding a drawing pencil is essential, as it also affects the position of the pencil during sketching. In this lesson, we will teach you the various pencil positions (grips) and their importance.
There are four main grips, but generally, we use two of them for sketching and shading.
This is a fundamental grip we learn when we’re very young, as it focuses on better control over the formation of letters. It is ideal for precise, controlled drawing.
This grip is used for:
The under-palm grip requires a certain amount of force and results in more forceful sketching and shading of objects. It allows you to cover a larger area during sketching, filling in spaces with heavy, dark effects.
This grip is used for:
This grip is similar to holding a paintbrush and is perfect for creating light, delicate marks. It’s also great for visual comparison on the surface and laying out compositions.
The knife grip applies force with each stroke, offering a much more aggressive drawing style. It is particularly effective for nature studies and object drawing, allowing for bold and expressive results.
Knowing the best grip for holding a drawing pencil is essential, as it also affects the position of the pencil during sketching. In this lesson, we will teach you the various pencil positions (grips) and their importance.
There are four main grips, but generally, we use two of them for sketching and shading.
This is a fundamental grip we learn when we’re very young, as it focuses on better control over the formation of letters. It is ideal for precise, controlled drawing.
This grip is used for:
The under-palm grip requires a certain amount of force and results in more forceful sketching and shading of objects. It allows you to cover a larger area during sketching, filling in spaces with heavy, dark effects.
This grip is used for:
This grip is similar to holding a paintbrush and is perfect for creating light, delicate marks. It’s also great for visual comparison on the surface and laying out compositions.
The knife grip applies force with each stroke, offering a much more aggressive drawing style. It is particularly effective for nature studies and object drawing, allowing for bold and expressive results.
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