Holding the Pencil (Leaving Cert DCG): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
Tool to refine pencil point after sharpening
Tool to refine pencil point after sharpening
Sandpaper pad
Point type giving maximum versatility
Point type giving maximum versatility
Fine tapered point
What does pencil grip determine?
What does pencil grip determine?
Type of strokes (bold/sweeping or controlled lines)
Effect of tension in grip on lines
Effect of tension in grip on lines
Makes lines stiff & unnatural
Position for detailed work
Position for detailed work
Hold closer to point, fingers move most
Position for bold, free strokes
Position for bold, free strokes
Hold well back, forearm & hand move from elbow
Movement best for very detailed work
Movement best for very detailed work
Finger movements
Movement for medium-length controlled strokes
Movement for medium-length controlled strokes
Wrist movements
Movement for long, flowing lines & broad sketching
Movement for long, flowing lines & broad sketching
Forearm movements
What bold lines require
What bold lines require
Confident movements