How to use a pencil

When drawing it is important in the way that you hold the pencil, if you are sitting down with the pad on your lap it is best to hold the pencil between your forefinger and thumb just like you would with a pen. You can hold the pencil under your hand if you wish as in the second photo (below left) but I find it very difficult this way when drawing sitting down as you have no stability.

Drawing standing up

If you are standing up at an easel you can still hold the pencil the same way as you would a pen if you like but I find this limiting. I find it best to hold the pencil under your hand as it gives you more freedom at the easel and you can be a bit more freer and bolder this way rather than holding it like a pen which can make your drawing a bit tight. I use the under hand method if I am sketching at an easel and I use the first method when I am sat down drawing or sketching.

 

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Roger sketching

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