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Constructive Hand Drawing

During this 2-week course, renowned artist Steve Huston will share his constructive approach to drawing hands. Steve will begin by explaining the gesture and structure of the hands, breaking them down into anatomical components, including the thumb, fingers, fingernails, wrist, and the connection of the hand to the forearm. Steve will then demonstrate how to use tone to depict light and shadow in hand drawings. You will also analyze the artwork of Old Masters to understand their use of simple forms and shapes, as well as the storytelling and conceptual ideas behind their art. Finally, you will apply these lessons in timed hand drawing sessions, accompanied by Steve’s approach to the assignment. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of the gesture and structure of the hand, enabling you to create dynamic and expressive hand drawings.

2 Lessons 7h 28m 49s of videos

In week one, Steve Huston will start by identifying the basic shapes and 3D forms that make up the structure of the hand and convey gesture with the long axis curve. You will examine the connections and relationships between the parts of the hand, including the forearm, wrist, thumb, fingers, knuckles and tendons.

Common Questions

Is this course beginner friendly?

This course is appropriate for intermediate and advanced levels.

Are there any assignments in this course?

This course includes downloadable assignment PDFs, that help you practice the materials taught by instructor Steve Huston. Keeping up with these assignments will maximize your learning outcomes.

What materials do I need to get for this course?

A material PDF list is linked in each lesson under the description. Please check the file to see what you need to prepare.

Can I do this course digitally, using Photoshop or Procreate?

Most New Masters Academy courses are designed to be done traditionally or digitally. Software changes constantly, but the fundamentals stay the same. It will be up to you to translate the information that you are learning to your software of choice.