Why so many professional artists use this drawing skill? 3 reasons you should too

Summary by Krater

Artist Alphonso Dunn explains three reasons why using an overhand pencil grip is useful for sketching and gesture drawing, demonstrating how it fosters loose arm movements, improves overall visibility of the drawing, and prevents rushing into fine details.

From the video

Answers: Why should artists use an overhand grip for drawing?

• Overhand pencil grip for sketching
• Gesture drawing techniques
• Improving drawing fluidity and control

What it concludes

• Using an overhand grip fosters a loose approach to drawing, relaxing the hand and generating arm movement for big shapes and expressive lines.
• The overhand grip allows you to see much more of what you are drawing, providing a full view and sense of the whole composition.
• Holding your pen like this helps prevent rushing to define details too fast and encourages building a solid structural foundation.