Need help to draw hands please...?

learning draw hands easier seems, though complex forms, become less daunting simplifying shapes. formulaic approach drawing hands using circles , ovals helpful start with, shapes needed change according position of hand, better train eye see required. can see each part of finger short cylinder, depicted oval overlapping next form joint, there subtle variations of shape must built up.


1. rough in overall form.
imagine hand encased in tight mitten, , sketch basic shape formed hand , fingers. mark imaginary lines through joints.

2. form fingers.
observing shape of space between them, draw , check relative size , placement of fingers , thumb.


3. refine drawing.
indicate main visible creases, thumb folds hand. refine contour lines defining palm , thumb.
4. describe form tone.
here rough shading added bring out form of hand. once have basic form down, try more subtle shading, , observe fine lines , visible veins.
in example fingers partially hidden. draw closest finger first , allow others sit in behind it, drawing portion can see, or lightly indicating hidden lines judge proportion.

i've been drawing few months (manga style), learned basics of head space/position , body but.... hands bloody hard draw!! feet easier, found crap tutorials nothing helpful, way learn how draw hands?

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