How To Draw Hands

Master drawing a difficult subject with an easy set of ideas.

4.65 (28 reviews)

Udemy

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English

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Arts & Crafts

What you will learn

Learn easy solutions for drawing a difficult subject

How to simplify the hand into three parts

How to use simple shapes and forms to draw each hand element

How to draw hands from various angles and perspectives

How to use various shapes and ideas for drawing each hand part

Multiple ideas and techniques that allow freedom to choose and break away from rigid thinking

A complete breakdown of the connections between all forearm and hand parts

Hand and forearm anatomy

Adding details over the basic hand structure like tendons, knuckles and padding

Much more...

Why take this course?

In this class you will discover easy methods for how to draw hands. This class is perfect for all levels as we will start from the very beginning and work our way through each stage adding more and more structure.

To help simplify the drawing process I will share my two main drawing tips: gesture & structure. These are the key drawing tools used for all hand parts.

I've also included how to draw the forearm since it attaches to the wrist and hand. It gives the hand more context and meaning.

The class is broken down into three main sections:

Lecture series: Here is where I will share knowledge for drawing all main components of the hand. Again, starting with the forearm and working through the wrist, base of the hand (palm and back of hand), thumb and fingers. Once the basics are covered I will share some intermediate ideas such as fingernails, knuckles, and the transitions from forearm to wrist, wrist to hand, hand to fingers and so on.
Master's examples: We will look at a series of works by the Master's and see how they may have utilized these ideas in their hand drawings.
Projects: There are two projects that include gesture and gesture & structure. It's in the form of a reel so images are timed. You will be asked to draw a series of gestures to begin. Then in the second assignment you will do both gesture and structure. And....I will end the class by doing the same exact projects as you did. So, you can compare your thoughts and approach to my ideas. A GREAT learning tool!

So, what do you say? Ready to draw some amazing hands? Let's get started!

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Reviews

Paweł

February 6, 2023

Robert Joyner places great emphasis on theory and provides a wealth of methods for mastering the fundamentals of construction and gesture. He imparts highly valuable knowledge and even offers specially designed timed exercises for gesture drawing. My only criticism is that there is a lot of information presented in the beginning of the course, which may be overwhelming for some, but for others, it could be seen as an additional advantage.

Aundrea

November 28, 2022

This is by far the most In-depth course about hand anatomy/drawing that I own. Out of the 51 Design courses, I have 35 completed with the remaining skipped to the SPECTICIALLY hands THIS is the best instructor to break down the subject in a good way. Love the presentation, execution, pacing, and explanation about hands. He shows many ways to draw hands from cylinders/tubes to box out style. Along with the bone anatomy. Just has increased my ability to draw hands way beyond what I could before.

Avşin

November 12, 2022

He's not only showing us the scientific and structural side of it but also shows us to design our own characteristic shapes.

Neytiari

September 13, 2022

I really love the detailed lessons so far this course is really thought out and thorough I’m grateful for this course !

Bronson/Mark

November 25, 2020

Getting through the structure gets a little tedious but once he ties it in with the gesture drawing it all makes more sense . My hand drawings are starting to look better using this approach.

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November 17, 2020

I've always heard and experienced that hands are not easy to draw. This course, however, breaks down their foundation, line and movement and teaches us how to see hands as the interesting architectural structure they are. They're little buildings coming from the arm structure that help us express and do wondrous things. I will never look at hands the same. And now my hand drawing skills are feeling less daunting and forever upgraded! Thank you for such a thorough skill changing course, Robert Joyner!

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