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Published: 2011-06-29 07:46:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 112899; Favourites: 7841; Downloads: 2858
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I hope this is helpful.It's hard to write a tutorial like this since some of my knowledge is purely observation based. By making this tutorial, I think i actually learn more about hands and how to avoid some of my own lazy habits/mistakes
...that said, in no way am I perfect with drawing hands, and there's a chance I've made some mistakes. So while you may learn some techniques from this tutorial, always look to real life for accuracy and correction
Also in NO WAY is this tutorial a complete or exhausted study of hands. If I was prepping for a class or book it would be a different story, but It's not reasonable for me to spend that kind of time on a net tutorial
As some of you have pointed out: Not ALL hands will conform to generic proportions. Real hands, just like bodies, won't always have the same proportions, have variations, and quirks. I in fact have crooked fingers
The Golden Ratio is based off the Fibonacci numbers. It's an fascinating thing, found through-out nature living and non-living. It's also linked to aesthetics (proof that math is beautiful).
All the hands above belong to me and many are from my own art pieces. So please do Not use them as Stock, as this is just for educational purposes.
This tutorial took a LOT of time. So please be respectful and let me know if you want to use it for something
Tutorial ©2011 JohnYume
This is for educational purposes only, and is cool for non-profit, classroom use. If you post this elsewhere online, give a link back to this page. In no way should this be used for profit or commercial use.
MORE TUTORIALS: [link]
<-- For those who love hands
Edit: I corrected some typographical errors. If you see any I missed feel free to point them out.
EDIT:
Whoa... o3o I am honored for the DD! *deeply bows* Thank you for all the favs before and after the DD! And thank you for all the comments, I'll try to get to every one
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Comments: 594
IchigoMashi In reply to ??? [2011-10-23 01:02:44 +0000 UTC]
this really helped me break down the hand and placing it correctly thank you <3
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Apache-shark In reply to ??? [2011-10-08 17:34:50 +0000 UTC]
Dude that is gonna be so helpful for drawing from life. thx
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whitesoul0011 In reply to ??? [2011-09-30 01:10:39 +0000 UTC]
yesh finally i found a tutorial about drawing hands thx u for uploading this
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Nera789 [2011-09-22 23:50:56 +0000 UTC]
Definately going to come back to this!! Added to favorites and bookmarked on my computer. haha
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BotanofSpiritWorld In reply to ??? [2011-09-21 06:41:42 +0000 UTC]
This is a amazing tutorial. I especially like the the step by step process of drawing the curve line drawing the finger's first segment and then continuing on repeating the process, I find it much more easier and really a good way of understanding the way the fingers move at the angle they do move at and why. Thanks for making this tutorial, it helps with understanding the hands better
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Maracuarela In reply to ??? [2011-09-20 00:34:18 +0000 UTC]
I love your tutorial, specially throwing in some philosophy of time and devotion.
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JohnYume In reply to Maracuarela [2011-09-20 05:37:48 +0000 UTC]
Thanks!
Yeah... I honestly cannot stress time and devotion enough. It's really the piece that is the difference between failure and success.
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Maracuarela In reply to JohnYume [2011-09-21 00:39:49 +0000 UTC]
Thanks Johnny, I'll keep that in mind as I do some more practice on hands. Practicing on pelicans in flight since there are so many flying over me every day in the Pacific Ocean.
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Muller-Saru In reply to ??? [2011-09-06 18:56:38 +0000 UTC]
Best Hand tutorial i have EVER seen.
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CrazyFoxMoon In reply to ??? [2011-09-03 18:51:52 +0000 UTC]
Yeah. I faved, unfaved & faved again. Wanted it in my Tutorials collection where it belongs! Very helpful!
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Howlingmojo In reply to ??? [2011-09-03 11:56:14 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! Drawing hands continues to frustrate the pants off me. I think this will really help.
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LotsxofxLaughsxHann In reply to ??? [2011-08-29 16:43:10 +0000 UTC]
Nya!!!! Hands are so evil!!!! >n< anywaaaaay thank you so much !!! This helps me a lottt! :'>
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RedGhostFox In reply to ??? [2011-08-29 04:04:42 +0000 UTC]
It's a little bit info overload, but in a good way. Mad thanks, yo!
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Cherryleaf216 In reply to ??? [2011-08-23 00:27:08 +0000 UTC]
AWESOME! I really needed something to help me with drawing hands XwX THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
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Yuki-ryu-XIII In reply to ??? [2011-08-22 12:31:34 +0000 UTC]
Great and helpful tutorial, thanks^^
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LilynnWong In reply to ??? [2011-08-18 12:44:07 +0000 UTC]
very 'hand'ful tutorial ~ (> _<) from here able to learn how to draw at last
Thanks~
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Bunnyluv-from-RMD In reply to ??? [2011-08-17 21:51:32 +0000 UTC]
Aaahh! This tutorial is amaziiing ;w; Very helpful!
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frenzoid In reply to ??? [2011-08-10 21:00:43 +0000 UTC]
This is extrememly helpful! Feet and hands are the bane of my artisitic existance so this is a wonderful discovery. I like how you even took time to mention protruding knuckles and tendons- that's not something I typically find on a hand tutorial. I'll definitely start putting some of your tips into practice. Thanks for all the time it took you to make this!
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cakiepy [2011-08-09 10:46:41 +0000 UTC]
this tutorial is soo helpful!!! ..now i can finally draw hands right
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hotderod In reply to ??? [2011-08-09 03:14:44 +0000 UTC]
i like the monster hand. its really well defined, i love monsters!!!! just not the real scary ones..
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Urus-28 [2011-08-06 11:07:38 +0000 UTC]
I always suck at hands I must work more on that subject
Great tutorial
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FantasyStock [2011-08-05 03:15:54 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations on receiving this Daily Deviation!! You've been featured in July 2011 Resources DD Summary !
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5Ds-rabid-fangirl [2011-08-04 10:40:41 +0000 UTC]
....D: according to this tutorial I has man hands XD
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LowResBeautyQueen [2011-08-03 17:19:27 +0000 UTC]
the pics you took with the hands was something i needed to see that most hand tutorials don't have thanks!
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C22vK In reply to ??? [2011-08-01 18:59:06 +0000 UTC]
Very useful
And directly added to my fav
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jofoyo90 [2011-07-31 06:25:47 +0000 UTC]
ive always tried to hide hands in my own artwork because i feel so insecure about my ability to draw them. this tutorial makes me feel much more confident. thank you =^_^=
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kitkithidan27 In reply to ??? [2011-07-23 18:48:48 +0000 UTC]
i used some of your tips to make this --------> [link] I would appreciate any advice.
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Alkarah [2011-07-23 08:25:59 +0000 UTC]
omg your so good at hands!!
i swear, hands are the one body part i absolutely cannot draw (even with reference)! that's why i always put the hands behind the back LOL.
but this tutorial is awesome, thnks for putting it up (currently drawing hand that's holding headphones)! really helps alot^^
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mokemono In reply to ??? [2011-07-20 09:07:31 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow, this looks extremely helpful! I've been looking for a tutorial that gives me the basic idea with shapes (because using my own hand as a reference doesn't exactly get me anywhere..>^< ) I'm sure this guide will help me improve!
I'll definitely be using this! Thank you for the awesome tutorial! *fav*
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AzulYousei [2011-07-16 16:30:00 +0000 UTC]
God , that's epic. I'm good at doing hands but sometimes i get really depressed because of it. It happens that i dont know how to do a position and i ask my cousin to do it but i get angry anyway xD thanks !
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stellasworkinc In reply to ??? [2011-07-16 12:35:57 +0000 UTC]
thanks for the tutorial! I especially like the tip where the thumb goes up to and that the middle finger is the same height as the palm..
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SeaSpryte In reply to ??? [2011-07-15 03:07:43 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for this! It really helps.
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