Does how you hold the charcoal matter?

You'll see many videos tell you how to hold the charcoal or pencil. Some will say you have to hold it in a certain way to improve. But does it really matter?
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[@wheelchair_charlie]

Great video Tony, thanks for the pointers! I love your flowing style of portraiture, the finish look is very artistic and it lends itself well to larger sized work. One of my friends just came back from camping and he made me some arbutus charcoal sticks! So we'll see how that works? Still looking out for Hazel wood. 👍

[@TonySwaby]

Thank you, let me know how you get on :)

[@KLeonardM]

This is very useful. I think I am much more fascinated watching than doing. Maybe I'm just procrastinating but watching you work and make marks that transform into beauty is a gift. Thanks Tony.

[@TonySwaby]

Thank you :)

[@Eli_NatureVideography]

Hi there. I love your art style. It is very cool. I wanted to ask where do you find your reference photos?

[@TonySwaby]

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