Open hand fine ink study

One open human hand in an oblique palm view, exactly five digits including one opposable thumb, naturally spaced fingers and visible wrist. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Block in the palm and wrist as connected masses.

2. Connect the structure

   Attach four fingers and the thumb with clear joints.

3. Develop the drawing

   Use selective interior marks and local shadow groups to explain the overlaps. Keep the lighter planes open rather than shading every surface.

A small thing to tryCount the five digits and check the thumb attachment before shading.