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Description 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 but all the variations are kinda beyond the scope of this tutorial, but do know they are out there!

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 Chances are I'm totally cool with it! If there is something I didn't cover and you really want to know more about it... you can inquire about it.


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.

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<-- 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

artistic-minds In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 23:35:55 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial will sure come in handy!

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BandanaBlue In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 23:27:34 +0000 UTC]

I'm actually not bad at drawing hands, but any tips I can get for 'em I'll take!
This is a great tutorial.

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SilverMirrors In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 22:52:12 +0000 UTC]

It's...it's beautiful! Thank you so much for it!

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LightLoveAngel In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 22:50:22 +0000 UTC]

...thank you so much for this i awlways have problems with hands, and just today i was stressing over trying to get some hands right

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TheUltimateNessy In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 22:41:43 +0000 UTC]

You. Are. Amazing.

This is *insert all words that mean awesome here!* Thank you so much for doing this. It really helps a lot!

Oh, and congrats on the DD! This tutorial definately deserved it!

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Control-the-Chaos In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 21:44:03 +0000 UTC]

This. Is. Awesome.

I struggle with drawing hands, and so many other tutorials just fly over my head. Yours makes sooooo much more sense! : D

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rakashael In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 21:24:43 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad someone posted something like this! Hands are the bane of my existence!

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Rostov-na-don [2011-07-09 20:31:07 +0000 UTC]

So much

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ruthcruz In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 20:23:11 +0000 UTC]

I love you for making this! I've been lookin for a tutorial on hands and alot of them suck .-.
But you are really great at making the hands!! This is going to be very helpful!

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Lynja [2011-07-09 20:15:16 +0000 UTC]

Gaaa! this is aewsome thank you so much for putting this on DA ^ ^ I love drawing hands!

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LeadHeart787 In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 19:55:43 +0000 UTC]

GREAT! I've been looking for one of these for a while! Congrats, very well shown! <3

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LemonEpiphany In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 19:21:09 +0000 UTC]

This is very helpful! Thank you!

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Chrysshart In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 18:38:14 +0000 UTC]

What a nice hand tutorial! Very well-done.

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SkarValidus In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 18:24:09 +0000 UTC]

Very nicely done. Excellent tips.
Since you said to feel free to point out typographical errors, here are a few I noticed:
During the drawing of the first set of finger segments, it should be "marsh-mallows," not "mellows."
Secondly, in the "why use cirlces?" section, it should be "Opposed to" instead of "appose."
Hope I've helped. Keep up the awesome work.

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AlessSweetVendetta [2011-07-09 18:12:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow... this IS awesome! I got a friend who might love this
But now I finally realize my thumbs are way too big D:

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midwinternightdreams In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 18:04:43 +0000 UTC]

This is very helpful ^^ Thanks.

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ilootje In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 18:01:57 +0000 UTC]

This is gonna help so much thanks! :3

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Pikyu In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 17:29:29 +0000 UTC]

Thx, that really helps!

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Kirsui In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 17:25:12 +0000 UTC]

This is just fantastic. o.o Looks very useful, thank you for sharing these tips.

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GorillaHearted In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 17:23:29 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!!!! hands and feet are so hard for many to draw this is perfect! fantastic job!

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NicholasGrigsby In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 17:21:47 +0000 UTC]

I favorite a lot of tutorials for the reason that people could look at my favs and get better...this one I faved because its simply wonderful.

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Aannaeyalia In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 17:21:36 +0000 UTC]

omg i have been looking for this!!! i so suck at drawing hands and this is exactly what i need to help me out. Thanks for doing this and gratz on the DD

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Drag0nhart In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 17:07:09 +0000 UTC]

well written! I'll use it, im sure.

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PokemonFromHell In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 16:58:02 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial has a lot of great...

...finger tips!

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MusikalGenius In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 16:47:59 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the lesson

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DandyGrrl In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 16:38:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the lovely tutorial, its very detailed and the visual aids helped alot : D

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Liketheisland [2011-07-09 16:37:28 +0000 UTC]

ohh yeah this'll help me a lot. I need more practice on knuckles and tendons. I really love the amount of detail and color-coded diagrams in this. Thanks for sharing!!

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Skrayle In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 16:30:24 +0000 UTC]

This tutorial sure is handy! Get it? ha...ha....Anyway, thanks a ton for posting this. I really struggle with drawinghands, and this is really helpful and insightful! Great job

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brandimillerart In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 16:15:10 +0000 UTC]

This is a brilliant tutorial. Very well-said.

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DrAgOnEsSqwe [2011-07-09 16:12:53 +0000 UTC]

Hands were one of the hardest things for me to draw, so this tutorial helped a lot. Thanks~

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bloodsuckingmonster3 In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 16:12:47 +0000 UTC]

I FREAKING UNDERSTAND NOW, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RainyDayFun [2011-07-09 16:01:48 +0000 UTC]

Cool. Thanks!

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JohnYume In reply to RainyDayFun [2011-07-12 20:32:35 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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cuddlycarrots [2011-07-09 16:01:18 +0000 UTC]

Nice. I'll have to try this out on my own.
Congrats on the DD!

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JohnYume In reply to cuddlycarrots [2011-07-12 20:32:20 +0000 UTC]

Great, I hope it helpful
And thanks!

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gaara45445 [2011-07-09 15:59:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for this i am going to be using this a lot

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JohnYume In reply to gaara45445 [2011-07-12 20:31:52 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome I hope it helps you improve ^___^

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gaara45445 In reply to JohnYume [2011-07-13 02:17:48 +0000 UTC]

I am not good, but it will help me improve

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Austin-Comix-Inc In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 15:57:18 +0000 UTC]

This is possibly the 'handiest' reference picture I've seen so far!

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JohnYume In reply to Austin-Comix-Inc [2011-07-12 20:31:37 +0000 UTC]

Haha xD thanks

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Austin-Comix-Inc In reply to JohnYume [2011-07-13 14:56:38 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Ikiyouyou [2011-07-09 15:45:31 +0000 UTC]

This is a really great tutorial! Thanks for your work and for sharing it! ^^

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JohnYume In reply to Ikiyouyou [2011-07-09 16:02:59 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome and thank you I'm happy to be able to help everyone on such a difficult subject matter

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iamthewizard2 In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 15:36:58 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the hand....excuse the pun...

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JohnYume In reply to iamthewizard2 [2011-07-09 15:57:25 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha it's all good I'm glad you found this helpful!

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NeneStressedOnLast [2011-07-09 15:32:02 +0000 UTC]

Wao I love it thank you

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JohnYume In reply to NeneStressedOnLast [2011-07-09 15:56:47 +0000 UTC]

Glad you liked it and you're welcome! I hope you found it helpful ^___^

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NeneStressedOnLast In reply to JohnYume [2011-07-11 19:31:24 +0000 UTC]

absolutely yes

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zecanturia In reply to ??? [2011-07-09 15:20:43 +0000 UTC]

Amazing

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JohnYume In reply to zecanturia [2011-07-09 15:55:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I hope you found this helpful

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