I can guess that most people who think this is "weird" haven't taken a sketch class. It's a pretty regularly suggested grip. Doesn't work for everybody, but some people swear by it. It's supposed to help remove some of the jitter from lines, and help make smoother curves.
I've seen people recommend holding it kind of horizontally to the page, never seen this grip before. Honestly, my policy is just "use whatever works." I wouldn't mind trying this one out one day, lol.
Excellent! Several times I have wanted to demonstrate Erik's grip to someone but never had a good example. How was I missing this the last few years?! =oD
Erik Larsen is one of the nicest guys in comics! He always draws quick sketches for his fans and will answer questions without fail! The Savage Dragon has been my favorite title since I was 12 in 1992. Oh, yeah. His grip IS fucking weird. Ha ha.
I can guess that most people who think this is "weird" haven't taken a sketch class. It's a pretty regularly suggested grip. Doesn't work for everybody, but some people swear by it. It's supposed to help remove some of the jitter from lines, and help make smoother curves.
I've seen people recommend holding it kind of horizontally to the page, never seen this grip before.
Honestly, my policy is just "use whatever works." I wouldn't mind trying this one out one day, lol.
Excellent!
Several times I have wanted to demonstrate Erik's grip to someone but never had a good example. How was I missing this the last few years?! =oD
His work has always inspired me- especially his Spider Man run. Thanks for the upload
Loved the way he drew Spider-Man!!!
Love This Guy!
Erik Larsen is one of the nicest guys in comics! He always draws quick sketches for his fans and will answer questions without fail! The Savage Dragon has been my favorite title since I was 12 in 1992.
Oh, yeah. His grip IS fucking weird. Ha ha.
Funny how Dragon's face looks a bit like him. LOL! Always been a fan.
lol xD
“Like a chimp” 😆
Reminds me of Marty Friedman's picking style when he plays guitar. Definitely unorthodox
That Grip is bad ass lol
His work has always inspired me- especially his Spider Man run. Thanks for the upload