• A Study of Hands
     
    Do a series of studies in your sketchbook of your (or someone else's) hand (from life, not photos).  You should have a minimum of 10 studies spread across several pages.  You may spend more time on some and less on others.  I encourage you to try several media as well.   Your goal is to become comfortable with drawing the hand and begin to understand the proportions and foreshortening involved when drawing them.
     
    The following pages are taken from the book
    "Anatomy A Complete Guide for Artists" By Joseph Sheppard
    I encourage you to use them for a reference as you are working.
     
    Palm Side:   Palm 1     Palm 2
    Back of Hand:  Back 1    Back 2
    Surface Anatomy:  Surface 1   Surface 2   Surface 3   Surface 4
     
    These web sites may also prove helpful:
     
    * Note:  This assignment will count twice and you have extra time to do it.   
     
Last Modified on November 20, 2018