How to Draw HANDS + SHADING

Detailed step by step tutorial on how to draw and shade realistic hands. Learn to draw a basic hand shape, how to make it look feminine, masculine and wrinkly.

This is for you, Norman Wei :)

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Intro - 0:00
How to draw a basic hand: 0:26
Finger Length: 2:52
Placement for 2nd and 3rd joint: 4:47
How to draw a skinny hand: 5:40
How to draw a chubby hand: 9:13
Fingernails: 12:19
Construction of hand #2: 12:47
Shading techniques: 13:34
How to shade a wrinkly hand: 15:53
Joint wrinkles: 17:34
Wrist wrinkles: 18:33
Veins: 20:56
Where each shading technique was used: 21:43
How to shade nails: 23:27
How to draw a feminine vs masculine hand: 25:13
Artwork you guys sent me: 26:18
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[funybug]

My great grandmother just passed away yesterday, and I was commissioned to draw her holding my aunt’s hand. I’ve drawn hands, but never an elderly person’s hand, so I needed this to figure out what techniques to use for the details, and this has been extremely helpful. Thank you so much

[baileysubliminals]

my hand turned out so amazing I almost cried.

[photographics]

This is the best art tutorial channel in the world.🙂

[mrpenis]

hi don’t mind me I’m just an 11 year old passing by trying to learn this as early as possible! have a nice night to whoever reading!

[miriammiller]

I've always said I couldn't draw to save my life. Since watching your videos I've drawn some quite decent drawings, not up to your standard but not bad. A big thank you to you and keep doing more videos 😀

[harlyneumann]

I learned more about drawing by watching this tutorial than a year's worth of courses and work. Amazing teacher, instruction . . .and I love the relaxing music! Thank you!

[ronabroadway]

The whole time I was watching the I just kept whispering because IT ALL MAKES SO MUCH SENSE

[patbatson]

Love your work and how well you teach us how to draw. Im 70 and I have just started this summer to teach myself how to draw and im loving it! Thank you so much!

[GusNotSus]

I'm nine years old and woah I can't believe I drew this beautiful hand from scratch. I love your vids, my teacher showed us a video and everyone is surprised they could now draw a face :3

[pattiallinott]

All I can say is WOW! Thank you, I am now drawing again.

[estajohnston]

I've drawn all my life - even made my living as an illustrator. But HATED drawing hands! You've taken the mystery out of it - and I thank you profusely !

[HoosierSHU]

You are my fave teacher on YouTube. ❤️❤️❤️

[pouyanoormohamady]

The way you describe everything step by step is astonishing, thanks

[universalthings]

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[arletebarbosa]

Darlene, thank you for making these videos and sharing them on YouTube. A lot of people can draw and are great artists but very few can teach others how to draw. You are definitely one of those who can teach others how to draw and you do it very well.

[esthergarcia]

Thank you Rapid Fire. Well explained. Not too fast, not too slow. Just right.

[nickwee]

I was just surfing around looking for drawing tutorials and I must say, your teaching method kept my interest from start to finish even though I had zero intentions to learn to draw lifelike hands. I actually feel like I can do this after your explanation, compared to other videos where I was struggling to stay focused. Thanks!

[niksgee]

I can't believe that i have drawn a hand, properly. For the first time in my life. Your channel is incredible.

[anonymoussurname]

The best teaching I ever seen!!! I've been drawing for years, but I never use line of action. Now I learn that, and I can try to make my drawing more precisely.

[avencohen]

i didnt know how to draw hands and i looked for some tutorials and none of them actually did it step by step. then i found yours and it helped me a lot. thank you so much for posting all of these amazing art tutorials. this doesnt just help me it helps a lot of people who want to draw and don't know how. i really appreciate it. keep up the good work😊.