Class Description:

Hands are often considered one of the most difficult aspects of figure drawing. In this specialized class, Shelby will demystify the process of drawing hands by breaking down their complex structures into manageable parts. Learn to capture the nuances of hand anatomy, gestures, and proportions to create realistic and expressive hand drawings. Suitable for artists of all levels, this class provides the tools and techniques needed to master drawing hands with confidence so you can stop drawing characters with their hands perpetually in their pockets.

What You Will Learn:

  • Anatomy of the hand
  • Proportional guidelines
  • Different hand shapes
  • Techniques for capturing hand poses and gestures
  • Tips for simplifying complex hand structures

Supplies You'll Need:

  • Sketchbook or drawing paper
  • Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B)
  • Kneaded eraser
  • Blending stump

About Instructor

Shelby Abrahamsen (Foxsy)

Shelby is the co-founder of Foxsy and the creator at Little Coffee Fox. She is a professional watercolorist, letterer, and artist with a passion for teaching others to reintroduce creativity back into their lives. Shelby lives in Chicago, IL with her husband Jon and her pets Summer, Basil, and Korra.

191 Classes

+21 enrolled

Class Details:

  • 📊Level: Beginner
  • Time: 1 hour, 59 minutes

Class Pass includes:

  • Lifetime Access To Class

Foxsy Membership includes:

Ratings and Reviews

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becky.parker.maynard
Posted 1 year ago
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Missed the live class, but so well-done, it was a great help working with the replay. Very helpful lesson. Thanks.

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LindaH
Posted 1 year ago
Live Class Review

It was a Well Thought out Class where I Learned alot Shelby gave alot of Great Tips for Drawing Hands She went over every part of the hand and fingers in Depth

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Lawanna Lawrence Bean
Posted 1 year ago
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A comprehensive basic hand drawing class for beginners. Excellent!

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Lois
Posted 1 year ago
Live Class Review

As always, Shelby provided a stellar class. I learned so much in two hours!

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