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Dynamic Figure Drawing Volume 2: Hands and Feet

with David Finch

Description

In this demonstration, David Finch reveals his step-by-step process for drawing hands and feet. He starts with simple block shapes, and moves on to more complex shapes before showing how to place fingers and toes correctly. David discusses common mistakes and how to avoid them. He covers fingers and toes in detail, demonstrating how to draw them flat and in foreshortened perspective from multiple angles. He demonstrates some easy shortcuts and tricks, including use of negative space and dynamic folding between the fingers and thumb. Lastly, he draws completed hands and feet from multiple angles, covering the differences between male and female hands and subjects such as drawing claws, fingernail details and shoes. This constructive drawing process teaches you to draw convincing hands and feet without the need for tracing or using reference.


Duration: 1h 41m

Format: HD 1920x1080

David Finch

Comic Book Illustrator

David Finch is a New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning comic book artist with 26 years of experience creating top-selling titles for Marvel and DC Comics. He is celebrated for his dynamic storytelling, powerful figure work, and detailed line art.


David's notable credits include iconic titles such as Batman, Wonder Woman, The Dark Knight, New Avengers, and Ultimatum. Beyond his professional artwork, he has been teaching for over 20 years through The Gnomon Workshop and YouTube, inspiring artists worldwide and sharing his expertise in both drawing and storytelling.

  • Dave Finch is one of the most dynamic illustrators working in commercial art today. His amazing layouts, unique character designs and extraordinary flair to create exciting images are nothing but top flight. And it's fun; something that's incredibly difficult to pull off and he does so consistently.

    - Jeph Loeb
    Emmy Nominated and Peabody Award Writer and Producer