I found two different resources (both video tutorials) on how to draw hands. They each approached the task in a different way, and I thought it would be good to try both and see which I liked better.
The first video (found within the second citation below; direct link in first citation) suggested drawing reference lines (such as a rectangle for the palm, a triangle for the bottom of the thumb, etc.) before beginning any details. I used my left hand as a model. This is the result:
The tutorial then suggested adding in lines on the fingers and palm as well as rounding out any sharp edges.
Lastly, I added in shading to make the hand look realistic. Shading was pretty tough, considering the amount of lines in hands. The tutorial mentioned that you don't need to include every single line -- just the main ones, like at your knuckles or around the large muscle below your thumb.
Altogether, I really liked this method. By breaking everything down into basic shapes, it made beginning the drawing seem like a less daunting task. However, it took more time than I would've liked.
The second video (the third citation below) took a more difficult approach. The artist in the video suggested using your other hand for reference, and drawing only what you saw. She said numerous times throughout her drawing, "I'm not making anything up." The technique was the first do a simple line drawing of the hand without any shading.
This was quite a bit harder than I thought it would be. Since I was using my own hand (and in a specific position), I had to make sure not to move too much, or my perspective would be off.
Next, I was told to add in rough shading (without any smudging). The artist paid special attention to the darkest areas, so I made sure to shade those in a lot.
Finally, I smudged the pencil marks to create a more natural shading.
I found this technique to be quite a bit harder than the other one. Since I had to go straight off of what I was seeing rather than drawing reference lines first, there was more trial and error, and more erasing. However, the reference lines and getting everything in proportion from the first method took longer than this method.
Overall, I think I liked the second, more free-hand technique better. I plan to try a couple more hands with that method, and I will upload those picture when I've finished.
Citations:
Crilley, Mark. "How to Draw a Hand (With Spoken Explanation)." Video blog post. YouTube. 01 Oct. 2007. Web. 08 Mar. 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NQy-a3rvQs>.
"How to Draw Realistic Hands." Web blog post. Squidoo. Web. 08 Mar. 2013. <http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-draw-realistic-hands>.
Roberts, Di. "How to Draw Professional Looking Hands." Video blog post. Videojug. Web. 08 Mar. 2013. <http://m.videojug.com/film/how-to-draw-professional-looking-hands>.
3 comments:
These drawings are great! I love the techniques you learned how to use andI think that it is great that you are able to use them when drawing different aspects of hands. I really like the second drawing, even though it was more difficult for you. To me the shading makes the hand look realistic in both pictures but to me the shading in the second picture stood out more. I can't wait to see what else you draw!
I love that you're choosing to focus on one thing at a time, but you might want to speed up the process a bit by doing more than one thing at a time (like you could've done hands and feet at once). I just think that you're going to find that you need more time to do the final piece than you're anticipating. Other than that, I love your ideas. I really like that you chose to look at more than one tutorial to get a couple different perspectives. I think this is going great so far! Good luck!
Wow Annie these are fantastic! I know hands are REALLY hard to draw and yours really do look realistic. I also like that you are focusing on a different thing to draw each week. I agree with Jenna though, you might need more time for your final piece than you think, especially since you will have to incorporate all these elements into full-bodied people. Keep it up, you're doing great! Your drawings are so realistic, I can't wait to see what else you draw.
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