Types Of Pencil Grips

Types Of Pencil Grips. There are five main types of grips to hold a pencil when drawing and artists use a combination of all five, as each grip is better suited for different effects Holding the pencil between the thumb and index finger with pencil supported on the middle finger

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So, if you're a righty, your thumb would go under the 'R.' The ring and little fingers are gently curled inwards

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I love the step down in support with the different types Standard Tripod Grip: The standard tripod grip is the most common and widely taught grip. Holding the pencil between the thumb and index finger with pencil supported on the middle finger

. Standard Tripod Grip: The standard tripod grip is the most common and widely taught grip. 1 A mature grasp is more efficient and less fatiguing

. The ring and little fingers are gently curled inwards With this grip pattern, the thumb and the first three fingers are used to grip the pencil