When you pick up an artist's creation tone and emulsion stuff brush for the first time, chances are you'll hold it in your hand in the same way you would a pencil or pen, with your fingers close to the ferrule. If you never hold a brush in any other way, you'll be limiting the copy point and classicality of marks you create with a brush.

This is the most instinctive way to hold a brush, as it gives us a familiar sense of control. Using your wrist to move a brush held this way provides fine control, suitable for making precise oil  protrail and  oil paintings from the photo. For even greater control, rest the side of your hand or your little finger on the canvas (protect your work by putting a sheet of paper under your hand if necessary). For more flowing marks, use your whole arm not just your wrist.