Drawing Hands For Beginners

Learn to draw hands the quick and easy way

What you'll learn

Develop a solid understanding of hand proportions and shapes for realistic hand drawings.

Master techniques to depict fingers, thumbs, and the overall structure of hands accurately.

Explore creative approaches like using arcs and rectangles to add depth and realism to hand drawings.

Learn problem-solving strategies for foreshortening, hand poses, and intricate hand details.

Apply the acquired skills to draw various hand poses, objects held in hands, and expressive hand gestures.

Requirements

No prior drawing experience required. This course is suitable for beginners and intermediate artists.

Basic drawing materials such as pencils, erasers, and paper will be needed.

An open mind and a willingness to practice and experiment with different techniques.

Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connectivity to access the course materials.

Description

Are you passionate about drawing but find hands to be a challenging subject?If so, then you're in luck! "Drawing Hands the Easy Way" is a comprehensive and beginner-friendly course that will teach you how to master the art of drawing hands with confidence and ease.In this course, you'll learn everything you need to know about how to draw hands, from the basics of proportion and shape to more advanced techniques like foreshortening and hand poses. You'll also learn how to use creative techniques like arcs, rectangles, and the famous "floating beans" method to add depth and realism to your hand drawings.By the end of this course, you'll be able to draw hands that are both realistic and expressive. You'll also have a solid foundation in hand drawing that you can apply to any artistic style or medium.Here are some of the benefits of taking this course:Learn the essential shapes of the handMaster the basics of proportion and shapeDiscover creative techniques for adding depth and realismTackle common challenges like foreshortening and hand posesImprove your overall drawing skillsEnhance your ability to express emotions and gesturesStand out as an artist with attention to detail and professionalismWhether you're a beginner or an intermediate artist, this course is for you.With clear step-by-step guidance and engaging exercises, you'll receive the instruction you need to understand each concept and technique thoroughly.Enroll today and start drawing hands like a pro!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 WELCOME AND PLEASE WATCH THIS

Section 2: Drawing the hand Jumpstart

Lecture 2 Proportion Lesson (Halves and thirds)

Lecture 3 Proportion and shape

Lecture 4 Understanding more about proportion

Lecture 5 A look at the fingers

Lecture 6 Proportion of the thumb

Lecture 7 The thumb part 2

Lecture 8 Proportion of the finger tips

Lecture 9 Dividing the fingers

Lecture 10 Dividing the fingers part 2

Section 3: Drawing a quick hand you can use right now

Lecture 11 Simple Shape

Lecture 12 Shape Variation

Lecture 13 Front and Back

Lecture 14 Practice Session

Lecture 15 Adding the a Thumb

Lecture 16 2 favorite shapes

Lecture 17 A quick 3/4 view

Lecture 18 The side view

Lecture 19 Simple fingers

Lecture 20 Using Arcs for making hands look better

Lecture 21 SILENT DRAWING PRACTICE(Optional)

Section 4: Drawing the thumb

Lecture 22 The parts of the thumb

Lecture 23 Attaching the thumb to the hand

Lecture 24 Using the famous bean shape

Lecture 25 Applying contour lines

Lecture 26 Straight lines and the bean shape

Lecture 27 SILENT DRAWING PRACTICE (optional)

Section 5: All about the fingers

Lecture 28 Design the fingers

Lecture 29 Rectangles for fingers

Lecture 30 The fork design is easy and fun

Lecture 31 The Butter knife design

Lecture 32 Divide it in half…Again

Lecture 33 Fans and waves

Lecture 34 SILENT DRAWING PRACTICE (optional)

Section 6: Drawing a mannekin hand from observation

Lecture 35 The "Stick figure"

Lecture 36 Front view

Lecture 37 3/4 view

Lecture 38 Drawing the rear view

Lecture 39 The padding of the hand

Section 7: Adding Details to make the hand more believable

Lecture 40 Using the hand stick figure for posing

Lecture 41 A simplified skeleton

Lecture 42 Lines of the palm

Lecture 43 The webbing of the fingers

Lecture 44 Don't forget the fingernails

Section 8: 4 very useful hands you can use over and over again

Lecture 45 Drawing the "floating beans" hand can solve many problems

Lecture 46 The firm weapon grip hand

Lecture 47 Drawing a hand that holds objects

Lecture 48 The foreshortening of the fingers

Section 9: Lets draw some hands together

Lecture 49 Session 1

Lecture 50 Session 2

Lecture 51 Session 3

Lecture 52 Session 4

Lecture 53 Session 5

Lecture 54 The Silent drawing versions are here

Lecture 55 You can draw hands now !

Aspiring artists and enthusiasts who want to improve their hand drawing skills.,Beginner and intermediate artists looking to tackle the challenges of drawing hands.,: Illustrators, animators, and comic artists seeking to enhance their character design and storytelling abilities.,Art students and hobbyists interested in mastering the intricacies of hand anatomy.,Anyone who enjoys drawing and wants to overcome the difficulty of drawing realistic and expressive hands.