CLA wIN g hAND
Draw a U-shape and
close off the top with
a curved line. Add
verticals top and bot-
tom, then draw two
short lines to create
the wrist.Add an oval, overlap-
ping the right-hand
edge of the palm,
the whole length of
the palm. Add the top
joint of the thumb
across the oval.Draw the outer edge
of the index finger,
then create the fingers
from a series of ovals
and U shapes, butting
to this line.Ink around the edge of
the hand, and around
the individual fingers and
thumb. Add ink, too, to
the base of the thumb,
the base of the first finger,
and the wrist.Now add a flat color
over the whole hand.
In this case, a pale pink
was used.Add some shading to
those areas that are in
shadow. These include
the base of the hand, the
tops of the fingers, the
base of the index finger,
and parts of the thumb.The hand is a tool that can be used for many different purposes. This is a clutching
pose, which is good for gripping, climbing, holding, and similar purposes. The index
finger and the thumb are the principal levers, with the remaining fingers used for
added grip. You can see how the fingers are folded at the joints, indicated by the
darker tones.
BASIC HAND POSES