How To Draw a Simple Hand
Bringing your hand drawing to life can be tricky but with a few simple steps, you can master drawing a realistic hand in no time. To start off, you will want to get some supplies ready. Grab a blank drawing paper, some drawing pencils, an eraser, and an omni-liner. With these supplies, you will be able to get a realistic hand drawing.
Start with a Sketch
Once your supplies are in order, it’s time to create your sketch. Start off by lightly sketching a basic hand shape. It’s ok if it doesn’t look perfect, it just needs to give you an overall idea of what your drawing will look like. Use a light hand so that it won’t be difficult to erase if you make a mistake. You can even draw the outline of the hands in different positions or try making a fist.
Flesh Out the Details
After you create your basic sketch, it’s time for the details. This is where you really start to make your drawing come alive. Use smaller strokes to draw in the veins, wrinkles and curves of the hand. Make sure to use the correct shading to give your hand a realistic look. If you need more guidance, you can even print out a reference picture of a hand to use while you draw.
Erasing
The eraser is one of the most important tools when it comes to drawing hands. It’s important to get the details right, so if you make any mistakes it’s important to erase them in order to make the hand look realistic. Make sure to use the eraser carefully so that it doesn’t damage your paper.
Final Details
Once you have the details of your hand in place, it’s time for the finishing touches. Use the omni-liner to add in any small details such as fingernails, knuckles and other small wrinkles. Add any small details that you want, and make sure that the lines are all even and consistent.
Add Color
Once you are happy with your drawing, it’s time to add color. If you are new to color, you can start with a basic color palette such as flesh tones and blue. If you feel more comfortable with color, you can expand your palette even further. Add highlights and shadows to give your drawing more depth and realism.
Perfecting your Hand Drawing
Drawing hands can be intimidating, but with practice and the right tools, you can create realistic hand drawings. Start off with a basic sketch of the overall hand shape. After that, start to flesh out the details by adding in the veins, wrinkles and curves of the hand. Use an eraser to erase any mistakes, and use an omni-liner to add in the small details. Finally, add color to give your drawing more depth and realism. With a few simple steps and the right supplies, you can create a realistic hand drawing in no time!
