Step 1:  Let’s understand the basic form of a hand. A hand can be broken down into simple shapes: a rectangle for the palm and elongated ovals for the fingers and thumb. Think of it like shaping it like a bread loaf 🍞.

– Draw a rectangle in the center of your paper. This will represent the palm of the hand. Use your own hand as a reference for size.

– Draw four elongated ovals at the top of the rectangle for the fingers. Make sure to vary their lengths for accuracy – generally, the middle finger is the longest.

– Add another elongated oval on the side of your rectangle for the thumb. (Tip: Always start with light strokes as you will be erasing these guiding shapes later on.)

Step 2: Next, we will add the joints on the fingers.

– Divide each finger into three segments by drawing two lines across each one. These lines represent the finger joints. The segment nearest to the palm is the longest.

– For the thumb, only add one line since it has one visible joint.

Step 3: Now that we have our basic structure, let’s outline the hand. Like a fan :).

– Start at the wrist and follow the rectangle’s length, curving your line slightly to suggest the shape of the palm.

– Outline the fingers following the ovals, but make sure to add a slight bend at each joint line.

– The thumb’s base is a bit wider, so remember to adjust the shape accordingly. (Tip: Look at your own hand or a reference picture to understand how the fingers curve and bend.)

Step 4: Now that we have our basic hand shape, erase the guiding shapes (rectangle and ovals) carefully. Be careful not to erase your hand outline.

Step 5: Now to the fun part, adding the details !

– Draw slight lines at the knuckles and joints.– Add oval-shaped nails at the top of each finger. They should follow the curvature of the finger.

– You can also add lines to represent the folds of the skin. (Tip: The details make your drawing look more realistic. However, avoid drawing too many lines as it can make the hand look older.)

Step 6: The final step is shading, which gives depth and realism to your drawing.

– Observe your own hand or a reference picture to see where the shadows fall.

– Generally, the areas under the fingers, around the knuckles, and the side of the palm have shadows.– Use a lighter touch for subtle shadows and press harder for darker shadows.

Woohoo ! You have learned how to draw a hand. It’s okay if you didn’t get it right the first time practice is key and helps improve your skill ! Keep drawing, and you’ll see improvement. See you in the next tutorial !