How to accurately draw a manga hand from the back

Welcome to a special lesson, which focuses on Manga hand drawing With skill and professionalism. As you know, drawing manga isn't easy; it requires precision and high skill, especially when it comes to drawing hands, which is one of the most challenging aspects for artists. A wrong hand can ruin the beauty of a character, no matter how well-designed it is. Therefore, as a mangaka or aspiring artist, it's natural to sometimes feel frustrated when you don't achieve the result you desire.

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But don't worry, today I'm going to share with you a method I developed myself through years of experience in manga drawingEspecially hands. The method is easy and straightforward, relying on clear steps and simple exercises that will help you draw hands from different angles, whether in a static position or while holding something. Follow along step by step, and you'll be able to significantly improve your manga hand-drawing skills!

Step-by-step drawing of the entire hand

• We draw a square, wider at the top (where the fingers protrude) and narrower at the bottom (where the wrist or base of the hand is located).
• We draw three horizontal lines inside the square to mark the positions of the fingers, with a prominent triangle outside the square on one side, which indicates the position of the thumb.
• We use the three internal lines, and from there we draw lines that extend outwards, representing the fingers themselves, and we draw small circles at the joints.
• Finally, we fill in the overall shape of the hand with a final outer line that goes slightly beyond the basic lines, giving us a more realistic and full shape.

Fine hand details

In this step of drawing a manga hand, we observe the details of the hand from the back, including:

• nailsIt appears slightly outside the fingertips.
• finger jointsWe draw small bulges that indicate the locations of the joints.
• dividing linesWe draw lines separating the fingers, so the bases of the fingers should not be stuck together, but clearly separated.
• bones of the back of the handIt appears slightly at the middle of the back of the hand, and we draw light lines to suggest it without exaggeration.

Hand curves and protrusions

When drawing a manga hand, we should draw a short line at the base of each finger, representing the curve of the skin or wrinkle Which separates the finger from the palm of the hand.

A slight protrusion should also be drawn on the side of the hand. (On the little finger side)To give it volume and prevent it from looking flat or distorted.

Female hand drawing

When drawing a female hand in manga, we take the following points into consideration:

• The fingertips are smoother and more fluid.
• The fingers are generally thinner and slightly longer.
• We reduce the prominence of bones and rough details, to make the hand appear more feminine.

The distance and spacing between the fingers

When the hand is in a relaxed position, the fingers tend to spread apart slightly:

• The little finger is slightly further away from the ring finger.
• A slight fold can be drawn, such as having the little finger slightly bent.

note: It's not necessary to draw all the fingers in this position, otherwise the manga hand drawing will look strange. It's enough to draw just one or two fingers with a slight gap between them.

Three parts of the finger

We must note that each finger is made up of three basic joints:

• Near partFrom the base of the finger to the first joint.
• Middle partBetween the first and second joints.
• far partFrom the second joint to the tip of the finger.

It is easy to draw:

• Use light lines to mark the three joints.
• Draw small circles to illustrate the joints.
• Make each part a slightly different length to show realism.

Drawing a manga hand holding things

The hand is holding the book:

• The four fingers are drawn on the front of the book.
• The thumb is hidden behind the book or is partially visible.
• The fingers are drawn slightly apart to show that they are holding the book tightly.

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The hand holding a cup:

• The index finger should be slightly raised towards the edge of the cup.
• The middle and ring fingers are placed under the thumb, pressed together to hold the cup in place.
• The little finger points downwards or is slightly away to grasp the bottom.

With these simple and clear steps, I have helped you understand and master drawing manga hands in different shapes and realistic poses that you will need. During the journey of drawing manga and webtoons Likewise. We learned how to draw the back of the hand in several positions in order to Giving you This is an opportunity for you to master drawing manga hands in various styles. I hope you practice well and apply the steps precisely. See you in a new lesson, God willing!.