How to Hold a Pencil with the "Candle" Grip
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How to Hold a Pencil with the "Candle" Grip
When drawing long lines on a vertically positioned drawing board, it is better to use the "candle" grip. This grip allows making straight and curved lines by moving not just fingers, but the whole hand or arm. Below, you can see how to hold a pencil with the candle rip the right way.
Step 1
Hold a pencil with only two fingers. Place it on the 3rd inter-phalangeal joint of an index finger and gently push it from above with the tip of a thumb.
Step 2
Grip the pencil's end with a little finger. All three phalanges of this finger should wrap around the pencil.
Step 3
Remaining two fingers should hold the pencil as it feels comfortable to you.
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