How to Hold a Pencil

January 15, 2010 | In: Basics, Techniques

If you’re going to be spending a lot of your time drawing, then knowing how to hold a pencil is very important. Properly holding a pencil means that your drawings will come out better, and your hands will not have to get tired because of it. This tutorial will show you how to hold your pencil, and which hand and finger positions are best for particular drawing techniques.