Learning how to draw hands can be a real challenge. Even experienced artists have to study the skill with dedication to master it because the human hand is a very complex piece of anatomy. Learning the anatomy of the hand can held, and there are also approaches to drawing hands that can give you a head start.
This article includes two key lessons on drawing hands. First, the concept artist Brynn Metheney shares a step-by-step guide to drawing hands, including tips on how to break down the forms of the hand into simple shapes like cylinders and spheres. Below that, the painter and graphic designer Stan Prokopenko takes an in-depth look at the anatomy of the hand, which will help you understand the underlying structure. This should give you more confidence in the accuracy of your work when you draw hands.
