Sketch Hands That Look Real

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90 minutes

5 steps

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After 90 min: Five detailed hand sketches showing different poses and angles

What you need

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The 90-Minute Plan

Anatomy0–15 min

Study hand bone structure and proportions; lightly sketch palm and finger framework

Outline15–35 min

Refine basic shapes for each finger and thumb positioning

Form35–55 min

Add contours showing knuckles, creases, and muscle structure

Shadow55–75 min

Apply shading to show dimension between fingers and across palm

Polish75–90 min

Enhance details, add skin texture, and refine highlights

Pro Tip

Use your own hands as reference while sketching—it helps you understand the anatomy intuitively

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After 90 min: A complete portrait with accurate proportions and shading

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After 90 min: Three perspective drawings of rooms, streets, or architectural scenes

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After 90 min: A complete watercolor painting of mountains, water, or countryside

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After 90 min: A vibrant abstract painting expressing emotion through color and form

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