The Other Fingersĭraw the remaining three fingers. Add a small curve at the end to depict the index finger's shape. It should be slightly longer than the thumb and taper as you move towards the tip. Add the Index FingerĮxtend from the base of the hand to draw the index finger. Ensure that the base is a bit rounded to mimic the natural curvature of the palm. Draw the Base of the Handįrom the thumb, sketch the base of the hand, which is usually wider than the thumb itself. Start with the thumb, which should be oval in shape, and add a small, curved line to represent the tip of the thumb. Basic Outlineīegin by lightly sketching a simple outline of the hand gesture. Now, let's get started with the step-by-step process of drawing a thumbs-up hand gesture. Having a reference image, such as a photograph of a thumbs-up gesture, will greatly aid your drawing accuracy. RulerĪ ruler can help you maintain straight lines if you prefer a more geometric approach to your drawing. EraserĪ good quality eraser is essential for correcting mistakes and cleaning up your drawing. You'll need a few pencils of varying hardness (2H, HB, 2B, 4B) to achieve different levels of shading and detail. You can use sketch paper, drawing paper, or any type of paper you have on hand. Here's what you'll need: PaperĪ clean sheet of paper is essential. You don't need anything fancy just basic art supplies will do. Materials You'll Needīefore we dive into the tutorial, make sure you have the necessary materials ready. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the step-by-step process of drawing a thumbs-up hand gesture. Whether you're an aspiring artist or just looking to improve your drawing skills, one of the simplest yet most recognizable symbols is the 'thumbs up.' This gesture universally represents approval, positivity, and encouragement. Next week, I promise I’ll show you all my mouth study.Drawing is a beautiful and expressive form of art that allows us to capture emotions, ideas, and moments in a unique way. I think the coolest part of this drawing is the shading where the fingers meet together and touch the palm. In fact, with my music playing in the background and half an hour just to myself, I actually really enjoyed it. This time, however (and I don’t know if it’s from using a live model or it I’m just getting better or both,) I didn’t find drawing a hand to be too bad. I’ve tried several times before, and they usually look either cartoonish, or just really out of proportion.

Unlike landscape, plants, or animals, I tend to veer off when approached with the idea of drawing a hand.

I usually avoid drawing hands whenever possible. Until this assignment, I had never drawn anything from look at it in the present (if that makes any sense.) I normally use reference photos, so this was a totally new territory for me. My art instructor specifically told us to draw looking directly at out hand, and I can not tell you how tired my hand was after give a thumbs-up for half an hour straight. And because looking at my mouth study makes me cringe, I’ll be showing you my hand drawing first! Hey everyone! So I told you last week in my Facial Study~ Part 2 post that I had drawn a hand giving a thumbs up.

Thumbs up hand drawing