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Merrill Kazanjian
Collection: Draw the Hand

A series of videos dedicated to teaching people how to draw the human hand.

How to Draw a Couple Holding Hands. <p>  <table border=`0` align=`center`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <object width=`640` height=`390` data=`https://www.youtube.com/v/taEl8o1Cmeo?version=3&hl=en_US` type=`application/x-shockwave-flash`>  <param name=`allowFullScreen` value=`true` />  <param name=`allowscriptaccess` value=`always` />  <param name=`src` value=`https://www.youtube.com/v/taEl8o1Cmeo?version=3&hl=en_US` />  <param name=`allowfullscreen` value=`true` />  </object>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <table style=`background-color: #906f72; width: 720px;` border=`0` align=`center`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 728x90, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `6501615489`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 90;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td> <img title=`draw holding hands 1` src=`https://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/268273_2043096609909_1619167147_31933378_6169843_n.jpg` alt=`draw holding hands 1` width=`720` height=`405` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Step 1: Draw an oval and two tree stump shapes.</span><br /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`draw couple holding hands 2` src=`https://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281256_2043099209974_1619167147_31933379_969414_n.jpg` alt=`draw couple holding hands 2` width=`720` height=`405` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Step 2: Draw the fist shape. Be sure to notice its placement within the oval shape.</span></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`draw couple holding hands 3` src=`https://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/271133_2043101530032_1619167147_31933381_7396048_n.jpg` alt=`draw couple holding hands 3` width=`720` height=`405` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Step 3: Draw the shape that I just added. Notice that it looks like a cartoon face from profile view. Also notice that a part of this shape goes outside the oval shape.<br /></span></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`draw couple holding hands 4` src=`https://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270364_2043101690036_1619167147_31933383_1082107_n.jpg` alt=`draw couple holding hands 4` width=`720` height=`405` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Step 4: Add the upside down rainbow shape, between the two shapes from the previous steps.</span><br /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`draw couple holding hands 5` src=`https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269542_2043101770038_1619167147_31933384_2460521_n.jpg` alt=`draw couple holding hands 5` width=`720` height=`405` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Step 5: Add the fingernails.</span></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`draw couple holding hands 6` src=`https://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269098_2043101890041_1619167147_31933385_6211730_n.jpg` alt=`draw couple holding hands 6` width=`720` height=`405` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Step 6: Add the lines between the fingers.</span><br /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`draw couple holding hands 7` src=`https://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267478_2043101970043_1619167147_31933386_2041083_n.jpg` alt=`draw couple holding hands 7` width=`720` height=`405` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Step 7: Erase the egg shape</span><br /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p> </p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p style=`text-align: center;`><span style=`font-size: xx-large;`>The Supplies I Used to Create `Holding Hands`</span></p>  <p> </p>  <form action=`https://www.jdoqocy.com/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>   <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`>`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/222/06/22206-0159-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`15-Piece Drawing Set` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>15-Piece Drawing Set</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion:</strong> Faber-Castell makes the best drawing pencils. These pencils are mixed with graphite and clay and enhance an artists ability to create and layer dark tones. You will see me use this set in almost all of my videos.  </span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`22206-0159` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/faber-castell-9000-pencils/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=22206-0159-8888` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.awltovhc.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <form action=`https://www.anrdoezrs.net/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>   <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/204/43/20443-2061-1-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Lyra Graphite Crayons` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Lyra Graphite Crayons</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion:</strong> Do you ever get TIRED of shading with a fine `tip` pencil? 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This tool will save you time and money.</span></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`>Click `MORE` to see me use this product in a video-</span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`20443-2091` /> <input name=`sid` type=`hidden` value=`2858963` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/lyra-graphite-crayons/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=20443-2091` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <form action=`https://www.tkqlhce.com/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>   <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/050/80/05080-9002-2-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Robert Simmons White Sable Brushes` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Robert Simmons White Sable Brushes</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion</strong>: Robert Simmons brushes get better with age. These synthetic brushes collect particles of graphite as they are rubbed on a piece of paper. This enables me to softly move and blend tones. Most often I use the `Flat Size 10` brush but it helps to have a variety of sizes and shapes. </span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`05824-1010` /> <input name=`sid` type=`hidden` value=`2858963` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/robert-simmons-white-sable-brushes/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=05824-1010` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` />  <p> </p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.awltovhc.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <form action=`https://www.kqzyfj.com/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>   <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/228/66/22866-1059-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Loew-Cornell Blending Stumps` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Loew-Cornell Blending Stumps</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion</strong>- INVALUBLE tools for blending! These will cost you LESS than a trip on the subway (Less than 2 dollars) and enhance your shading capacity substantially! I like Leow-Cornell because the stump is more compact and the tips do not wear as easily as other brands. I use these tools in almost every one of my videos.</span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`22866-4014` /> <input name=`sid` type=`hidden` value=`2858963` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/loew-cornell-blending-stumps/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=22866-4014` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.awltovhc.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <form action=`https://www.tkqlhce.com/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>   <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/102/09/10209-OC3-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Blick White Sulphite Drawing Paper` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Blick White Sulphite Drawing Paper</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion</strong>: Really, I DARE YOU, try to find a better value than this one! 500 sheets of 80LB (thick) drawing paper for $11.50. AMAZING DEAL!......If you use computer paper to create your drawings, you are ROBBING yourself from seeing what you can really do! This paper has more `tooth` (texture on the surface) than computer paper and your ability to shade will be enhanced. </span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`10209-1033` /> <input name=`sid` type=`hidden` value=`2858963` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-white-sulphite-drawing-paper/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=10209-1033` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <p> </p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  <p> </p>  <table style=`background-color: #906f72; width: 641px;` border=`0` align=`center`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td style=`text-align: center;`>  <object width=`640` height=`390` data=`https://www.youtube.com/v/0lhd06tj_GM?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0` type=`application/x-shockwave-flash`>  <param name=`allowFullScreen` value=`true` />  <param name=`allowscriptaccess` value=`always` />  <param name=`src` value=`https://www.youtube.com/v/0lhd06tj_GM?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0` />  <param name=`allowfullscreen` value=`true` />  </object>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>0:11 YOUR GOAL: Eliminate ALL LINES. It is normal to create lines while working with a pencil because you are using a fine tip. BUT, Cross-hatch and blend until you eliminate all lines. The difference between a good `draw-er` and a great one is noticing the subtleties of EDGES!!!!  <p>0:31-The darkest part will be where the fingers bend down towards the bottom of the page. The light source comes from above.</p>  <p>0:41- The Paintbrush is GREAT for creating neutral tones on white paper......Think about it, if you draw on white paper, you are STARTING on one GIGANTIC HIGHLIGHT!</p>  <p>1:03- IMPORTANT- One way to make the lines GO AWAY is to darken the region next to it. Look at the area that my brush is working on now.</p>  <p>1:17 Fingernails DO NOT have dark lines around them...Look at your hands, YOU DO NOT have dark lines. If you DO have dark lines: 1.) Wash your hands with industrial strength antibacterial soap. 2.) Fabreze YO SELF 3.) See a Dermatologist- It would not be a `RASH` decision.</p>  <p>1:35- Notice the tonal (light and dark) differences between each of the fingernails.</p>  <p>2:17- Some Artists have great line quality in their drawings (I don`t). But it is shading, NOT line quality which gives a drawing the three dimensional effect.</p>  <p>2:52- Yes, there are lines in between the fingers, but, notice the subtle differences in tone which happen; both to the line and the area around it (to round the fingers)</p>  <p>3:07- That is a 3B pencil that I am using.</p>  <p>4:12- Did you know that if our hands didn`t move, we wouldn`t have lines on them (I don`t mean fingerprints). For instance, if someone is in a coma for four years (and doesn`t move), when they wake up there will be less lines on their hand.</p>  <p>5:15- Notice that I do not hold the pencil at the tip. You get better control if you hold it further back. This will take a while to get used to.</p>  <p>5:41- I am only HINTING at the bone structure and musculature of the hand. As we get older, our skin thins, our muscle mass decreases and we can see the bones and what is left of the muscles more clearly. Younger hands need more blending and less variation of tone.</p>  <p>6:15- Now its starting to come together</p>  <p>6:33- At this point of the drawing, it is all about clarification (Strong, well placed highlights and shadows) and smoothness (use the brush and the eraser). Look at the subtleties of the bone structure. That was `sculpted` with 1.) cross hatching from the pencil tip 2.) smudging with the paintbrush 3.) the eraser..... Remember, this did not happen instantaneously. The tones were slowly developed.</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td> <img title=`shading holding hands` src=`https://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268363_2043127330677_1619167147_31933452_4021408_n.jpg` alt=`shading holding hands` width=`640` height=`360` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`holding hands couple` src=`https://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270392_2043127050670_1619167147_31933449_1030474_n.jpg` alt=`holding hands couple` width=`640` height=`360` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`holding hands drawing` src=`https://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/281839_2043127450680_1619167147_31933453_7481500_n.jpg` alt=`holding hands` width=`640` height=`360` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`love` src=`https://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270520_2043127130672_1619167147_31933450_582894_n.jpg` alt=`love` width=`640` height=`360` /><br /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`place ring on finger` src=`https://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269398_2043127530682_1619167147_31933454_6603992_n.jpg` alt=`place ring on finger` width=`640` height=`360` /><br /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td><img title=`holding hands drawing finished` src=`https://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270739_2043127210674_1619167147_31933451_662647_n.jpg` alt=`holding hands finished` width=`640` height=`360` /><br /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table> How to Draw Praying Hands Step by Step. <p><iframe src=`https://www.youtube.com/embed/XqdXjoozioo` width=`640` height=`390` frameborder=`0` scrolling=`auto`></iframe></p>  <table style=`width: 720px;` border=`0`>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* Across top */  google_ad_slot = `1049141337`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 15;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td> </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 1` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs054.snc6/168433_1673331206005_1619167147_31477602_1012499_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 1` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 1: Draw the three shapes that you see. The bottom resembles a bowl, the middle is trapezoidal the top is triangular. Together, these shapes resemble a christmas tree.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 2` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs268.snc6/179676_1673331566014_1619167147_31477604_4814853_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 2` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 2: Add the double shape for the thumbs. Notice that the closer thumb is the exact height of the trapezoid.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 3` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs746.ash1/163808_1673331806020_1619167147_31477605_922311_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 3` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 3: Add the palm of the right hand.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 4` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs756.ash1/164764_1673332326033_1619167147_31477606_7891868_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 4` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 4: Add the fingers of the right hand.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 5` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs278.snc6/180629_1673332926048_1619167147_31477607_6600218_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 5` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 5: Add the shapes at the bottom.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 6` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs778.ash1/166839_1673333286057_1619167147_31477608_500107_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 6` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 6: This is a tricky and important step. We are carving out fingers. Use the lines left from previous steps as comparison points. Notice that the fingertips go above and outside of the triangle shape. Also notice where the lines that separate the fingers, end in the trapezoid shape. Here is a close up.</p>  <p><img title=`close up of step six durer hands` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs076.snc6/168643_1674016223130_1619167147_31479145_3638556_n.jpg` alt=`CLOSE UP of step six` width=`720` height=`500` /></p>  <p>CLOSE UP OF STEP 6</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 7` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs273.snc6/180167_1673333486062_1619167147_31477609_5853192_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 7` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 7: Add the details on the right hand. Here is a close up.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 7` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs799.ash1/168908_1674050743993_1619167147_31479305_1992012_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 7` width=`720` height=`498` /></p>  <p>CLOSE UP OF STEP 7</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 8` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs048.snc6/167890_1674046343883_1619167147_31479283_3758672_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 8` width=`720` height=`585` /></p>  <p>Step 8: Now, we are going to put in the shapes for shading. DO NOT feel the pressure to be exact. If its slightly different than mine, IT IS OK!!!!.....Lets start with the thumb. Add the shadow shapes that you see. DO NOT press too hard on the pencil.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 9` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs794.ash1/168402_1674046623890_1619167147_31479284_4132747_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 9` width=`720` height=`623` /></p>  <p>Step 9: Add the shading to the lower part of the left hand.</p>  <p> <img title=`Durer Hands 10` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs773.ash1/166355_1674046783894_1619167147_31479286_3084557_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 10` width=`720` height=`654` /></p>  <p>Step 10: Shade the middle of the right hand.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 11` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1395.snc4/164755_1674047023900_1619167147_31479287_760970_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 11` width=`720` height=`635` /></p>  <p>Step 11: Shade lightly between the fingers.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 12 Draw Fingernails` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs765.ash1/165661_1674047423910_1619167147_31479290_1819087_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 12 Draw Fingernails` width=`720` height=`597` /></p>  <p>Step 12: Add the fingernails and the oval shapes at mid finger. Notice that the oval shapes are not parallel with each other.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 13` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs756.ash1/164717_1674047583914_1619167147_31479292_1609443_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 13` width=`720` height=`600` /></p>  <p>Step 13 Add the shading to the palm and wrist of the left hand.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 14` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs260.snc6/180884_1674047783919_1619167147_31479293_1467093_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 14` width=`720` height=`622` /></p>  <p>Step 14: Add the shading to the top of the left hand.</p>  <p><img title=`Durer Hands 15` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs892.ash1/180078_1674048063926_1619167147_31479295_4396788_n.jpg` alt=`Durer Hands 15` width=`720` height=`598` /></p>  <p>Step 15 Shade the fingers of the left hand.</p>  <p> <img title=`16` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs793.ash1/168296_1674218868196_1619167147_31479643_2810109_n.jpg` alt=`durer 16` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p> </p>  <form action=`https://www.jdoqocy.com/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>  <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`>`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/222/06/22206-0159-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`15-Piece Drawing Set` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>15-Piece Drawing Set</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion:</strong> Faber-Castell makes the best drawing pencils. These pencils are mixed with graphite and clay and enhance an artists ability to create and layer dark tones. You will see me use this set in almost all of my videos.  </span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`22206-0159` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/faber-castell-9000-pencils/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=22206-0159-8888` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.awltovhc.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <form action=`https://www.anrdoezrs.net/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>  <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/204/43/20443-2061-1-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Lyra Graphite Crayons` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Lyra Graphite Crayons</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion:</strong> Do you ever get TIRED of shading with a fine `tip` pencil? Get my `point`? This tool will save you time and money.</span></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`>Click `MORE` to see me use this product in a video-</span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`20443-2091` /> <input name=`sid` type=`hidden` value=`2858963` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/lyra-graphite-crayons/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=20443-2091` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <form action=`https://www.tkqlhce.com/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>  <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/050/80/05080-9002-2-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Robert Simmons White Sable Brushes` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Robert Simmons White Sable Brushes</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion</strong>: Robert Simmons brushes get better with age. These synthetic brushes collect particles of graphite as they are rubbed on a piece of paper. This enables me to softly move and blend tones. Most often I use the `Flat Size 10` brush but it helps to have a variety of sizes and shapes. </span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`05824-1010` /> <input name=`sid` type=`hidden` value=`2858963` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/robert-simmons-white-sable-brushes/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=05824-1010` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` />  <p> </p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.awltovhc.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <form action=`https://www.kqzyfj.com/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>  <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/228/66/22866-1059-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Loew-Cornell Blending Stumps` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Loew-Cornell Blending Stumps</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion</strong>- INVALUBLE tools for blending! These will cost you LESS than a trip on the subway (Less than 2 dollars) and enhance your shading capacity substantially! I like Leow-Cornell because the stump is more compact and the tips do not wear as easily as other brands. I use these tools in almost every one of my videos.</span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`22866-4014` /> <input name=`sid` type=`hidden` value=`2858963` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/loew-cornell-blending-stumps/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=22866-4014` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.awltovhc.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <form action=`https://www.tkqlhce.com/interactive` enctype=`application/x-www-form-urlencoded` method=`get`>  <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/102/09/10209-OC3-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Blick White Sulphite Drawing Paper` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Blick White Sulphite Drawing Paper</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`><strong>Merrill`s Opinion</strong>: Really, I DARE YOU, try to find a better value than this one! 500 sheets of 80LB (thick) drawing paper for $11.50. AMAZING DEAL!......If you use computer paper to create your drawings, you are ROBBING yourself from seeing what you can really do! This paper has more `tooth` (texture on the surface) than computer paper and your ability to shade will be enhanced. </span></p>  <hr />  <input name=`pid` type=`hidden` value=`3724826` /> <input name=`aid` type=`hidden` value=`10495307` /> <input name=`cjsku` type=`hidden` value=`10209-1033` /> <input name=`sid` type=`hidden` value=`2858963` /> <input name=`url` type=`hidden` value=`https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-white-sulphite-drawing-paper/?wmcp=cj&wmcid=feeds&wmckw=10209-1033` /> <input type=`submit` value=`Buy` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </form>  <p><img src=`https://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3724826-10495307` border=`0` alt=`` width=`1` height=`1` /></p>  <p>Step 16: Use the blending stump (tortillion) to smudge the edges of the shapes (see the process in the video above)</p>  <p><img title=`17` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs070.snc6/168047_1674219028200_1619167147_31479644_4343418_n.jpg` alt=`17` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 17: Fingers are rounded shapes. Use the blending stump to smudge the lines between the fingers. Leave some space for a highlight towards the left (your left); where the light is coming from.</p>  <p><img title=`18` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs060.snc6/169064_1674219428210_1619167147_31479646_6535733_n.jpg` alt=`18` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 18: The shading should get darker as you move from left to right. Press a little harder and use the higher number B pencils. I used a 2B and 6B pencil as I progressed.  </p>  <p><img title=`19` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs782.ash1/167243_1674219628215_1619167147_31479647_941782_n.jpg` alt=`19` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 19: By now, your drawing should look similar to this. The bony structure of the back of the hand is starting to get `defined`. Use your eraser and HB pencil to draw what you see here. Do your best, this is a DIFFICULT task; but it gets easier if you look back at your reference image often.</p>  <p><img title=`20` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1379.snc4/163128_1674219828220_1619167147_31479648_1730429_n.jpg` alt=`20` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 20: Now, Start pressing a little bit harder with your B pencils (2B.3B,4B,5B,6B,7B,8B). Focus on the edges.</p>  <p><img title=`21` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs244.snc6/179198_1674219948223_1619167147_31479649_5796085_n.jpg` alt=`21` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 21: NOTICE the DIFFERENCE of EDGES. They are NOT all the same!!!!!! Some are hard, some are soft, some are dark, some are light.</p>  <p><img title=`22` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs256.snc6/180424_1674220068226_1619167147_31479650_5560287_n.jpg` alt=`22` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 22: USE THE ERASER! It is a fantastic drawing tool. In the video you will see me use a kneaded eraser as well as the one on the back of a pencil.</p>  <p><img title=`23` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1379.snc4/163182_1674220348233_1619167147_31479651_7406232_n.jpg` alt=`23` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 23 is optional. I decided to shade the background to bring the highlights out on the hand. WHITE highlights on WHITE background does not work!!!!!!</p>  <p><img title=`24` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs242.snc6/179055_1674220548238_1619167147_31479652_1447507_n.jpg` alt=`24` width=`720` height=`405` /></p>  <p>Step 24: Its OK to use your fingers..........Sometimes......but especially at the end of a drawing rather than the beginning (the oils in your hand will affect the paper at the beginning of a drawing).</p>  <p>I also dedided (very late) to add the shirt sleeve. MY BAD!!! See the video (above) for tips on this.</p>  <p><img title=`durer hands finished` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs781.ash1/167163_1674259549213_1619167147_31479733_7062518_n.jpg` alt=`durer hands finished` width=`711` height=`460` /></p>  <p>FINISHED!!!!</p>  <p> </p>  <p> </p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table> Draw the Hand Holding a Pencil Step by Step. <h1 style=`text-align: center;`>How to Draw a Hand Holding a Pencil (Step by Step)</h1>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center`>  <object width=`853` height=`505` data=`https://www.youtube.com/v/BVgrVP-4Zxg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b` type=`application/x-shockwave-flash`>  <param name=`allowFullScreen` value=`true` />  <param name=`allowscriptaccess` value=`always` />  <param name=`src` value=`https://www.youtube.com/v/BVgrVP-4Zxg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b` />  <param name=`allowfullscreen` value=`true` />  </object>  </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`><img title=`1` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs631.snc3/31684_1373904320520_1619167147_30857085_5933834_n.jpg` alt=`1` width=`470` height=`719` />   <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td> </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Draw the three shapes that you see. The one on the left will be the tip of</p>  <p>the pencil and the two on the right will be fingertips.</p>  <p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Observe, then draw the thumb shape. Notice that it seems slightly thinner at</p>  <p>the fingertip. </p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`>  <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td> </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 336x280, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `4879899694`;  google_ad_width = 336;  google_ad_height = 280;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`>  <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td><img title=`draw hand step by step pencil 2` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs631.snc3/31684_1373904480524_1619167147_30857086_3141165_n.jpg` alt=`draw hand step by step pencil 2` width=`463` height=`720` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p>Step 3: Draw the K shape above the thumb</p>  <p>Step 4: Draw the top of the pencil. It should measure just less that three thumb</p>  <p>lengths.</p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 336x280, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `4879899694`;  google_ad_width = 336;  google_ad_height = 280;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`>  <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td><img title=`3` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs541.ash1/31684_1374078524875_1619167147_30857455_3060654_n.jpg` alt=`3` width=`468` height=`720` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p> Step 5: Observe and draw the line to complete the finger over the K shape</p>  <p>Step 6: Finish the hand shape by drawing in the heel of the palm and the wrist.</p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 336x280, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `4879899694`; 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MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt`><span style=`font-size: small;`><span style=`font-family: Times New Roman;`>  <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td> </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </span></span></p>  <p class=`MsoNormal` style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt`><span style=`font-size: small;`><span style=`font-family: Times New Roman;`>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  </span></p>  <p class=`MsoNormal` style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt` mce_style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt`><span style=`font-size: small;` mce_style=`font-size: small;`><span style=`font-family: Times New Roman;` mce_style=`font-family: Times New Roman;`>src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js`></span></span></p>  <p class=`MsoNormal` style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt` mce_style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt`><span style=`font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;` mce_style=`font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;`>  // --></script>  </span></span></p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`> </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 728x90, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `6501615489`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 90;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`><!--  <table border=`0`><tbody><tr><td><img title=`2 hand drawn step by step` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs631.snc3/31684_1373904480524_1619167147_30857086_3141165_n.jpg` mce_src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs631.snc3/31684_1373904480524_1619167147_30857086_3141165_n.jpg` alt=`2 hand step by step` width=`463` height=`720` /></td></tr><tr><td><div mce_tmp=`1`>Step 3: Draw the K shape above the thumb</div><div mce_tmp=`1`>Step 4: Use a ruler and draw in the top of the pencil. The length of the pencil</div><div mce_tmp=`1`>should be just under 3 thumb lengths.</div></td></tr></tbody></table>  // --></script>  </p>  <p>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 728x90, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `6501615489`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 90;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </p>  <p>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`><!--  <div style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center` mce_style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center` mce_tmp=`1`><table border=`0`><tbody><tr><td><img title=`draw hand step by step 3` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs541.ash1/31684_1374078524875_1619167147_30857455_3060654_n.jpg` mce_src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs541.ash1/31684_1374078524875_1619167147_30857455_3060654_n.jpg` alt=`draw hand step by step 3` width=`468` height=`720` /></td></tr><tr><td><div mce_tmp=`1`>Step 5: Draw the top of the pointer finger over the K shape</div><div mce_tmp=`1`>Step 6: Complete the shape for the lower palm and the wrist.</div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center` mce_style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center` mce_tmp=`1`> </div>  // --></script>  </p>  <p>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 728x90, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `6501615489`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 90;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`><!--  <div style=`text-align: center;` mce_style=`text-align: center;` mce_tmp=`1`><table border=`0`><tbody><tr><td><img title=`3` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs541.ash1/31684_1374078524875_1619167147_30857455_3060654_n.jpg` mce_src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs541.ash1/31684_1374078524875_1619167147_30857455_3060654_n.jpg` alt=`3` width=`468` height=`720` /></td></tr><tr><td><div mce_tmp=`1`>Step 5: Draw the line that completes the pointer finger, over the K shape. </div><div mce_tmp=`1`>Step 6: Complete the shape for the bottom of the hand and the wrist.</div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style=`text-align: center;` mce_style=`text-align: center;` mce_tmp=`1`>Code</div>  // --></script>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 728x90, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `6501615489`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 90;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`>  <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td><img title=`4` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs541.ash1/31684_1374078604877_1619167147_30857456_5106337_n.jpg` alt=`4` width=`509` height=`993` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td> Shading steps 7-9</td>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 336x280, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `4879899694`;  google_ad_width = 336;  google_ad_height = 280;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 728x90, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `6501615489`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 90;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`>    <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td style=`text-align: center;`><img title=`5` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs541.ash1/31684_1374078644878_1619167147_30857457_961351_n.jpg` alt=`5` width=`500` height=`973` /></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`>  <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td><img title=`hand step by step with pencil finished` src=`https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs631.snc3/31684_1373905360546_1619167147_30857090_1216628_n.jpg` alt=`hand step by step with pencil finished` width=`520` height=`380` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td> <span style=`font-size: large;`><a href=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/custom_site_files/draw_hand_with_pencil.pdf`>Download Free Step by Step PDF- CLICK HERE</a></span></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center`> </p>  <p>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 336x280, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `4879899694`;  google_ad_width = 336;  google_ad_height = 280;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 728x90, created 5/25/10 */  google_ad_slot = `6501615489`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 90;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </p> Thumbs Up: Step by Step How to Draw The Hand. <p> </p>  <table style=`width: 486px; height: 156px;` border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td align=`left` valign=`top` scope=`col`>You have three resources to work from. 1.) the video 2.) The step by step directions on this page 3.) A printable PDF (Link at bottom) with step by step directions. Take your time! I have noticed that the most successful students look at their reference image more often.</td>  <td align=`left` valign=`top`>  <p>   <object width=`640` height=`385` data=`https://www.youtube.com/v/JD1Wvu6DLsU&hl=en_US&fs=1&` type=`application/x-shockwave-flash`>  <param name=`allowFullScreen` value=`true` />  <param name=`allowscriptaccess` value=`always` />  <param name=`src` value=`https://www.youtube.com/v/JD1Wvu6DLsU&hl=en_US&fs=1&` />  <param name=`allowfullscreen` value=`true` />  </object>  </p>  <p>Remind yourself to look at the reference image at least once for every five seconds (This is especially important during the shading).</p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  <p> </p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`><span style=`font-size: x-large;`>STEP BY STEP<span style=`font-size: x-large;`><a href=`https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3724826-10432331` target=`_top`></a></span></span></p>  <p style=`text-align: center;`> </p>  <p> </p>  <p style=`text-align: left;`>  <table style=`text-align: center; width: 493px; height: 130px;` border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/1.jpg` alt=`How to draw the hand thumbs up` width=`500` height=`428` /></p>  <p>Step 1: Make four upside down rainbows. Notice that each rainbow gets progressively further apart from the previous one as they move towards the top of the page.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`How to draw the hand thumbs up 2` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/2.jpg` alt=`How to draw the hand thumbs up 2` width=`500` height=`420` /></p>  <p>Step 2.) Observe the lines that stem from the right side of the rainbow. Notice that the top one is straight and angled downwards and the bottom one hooks upwards on the right side. The two in the middle are almost straight, but not quite.</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step 3 Thumbs up` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/3.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step 3 Thumbs up` width=`500` height=`422` /></p>  <p>Step 3: Step 3 is a tricky step. Spend a little extra time observing it. Fill in the ends of the bent fingers by creating sideways rainbow shapes. Observe the shape that was created on top. Finally, notice that the width of each finger increases from bottom to top.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`Draw Hand Step by Step Thumbs Up 4` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/4.jpg` alt=`Draw Hand Step by Step Thumbs Up 4` width=`500` height=`423` /></p>  <p>Step 4: Make the (elonglated) egg shape. Take some extra time to notice its placement.</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`Step by Step thumbs up how to draw hand 5` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/5.jpg` alt=`Step by Step thumbs up how to draw hand 5` width=`500` height=`432` /></p>  <p>Step 5: Add the trapezoid like shape to connect the egg shape with the rest of the hand.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`Step by Step draw hand thumbs up 6` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/6.jpg` alt=`Step by Step draw hand thumbs up 6` width=`500` height=`419` /></p>  <p>Step 6: Add the rainbow shape on the left side. Take some extra time to notice where each side of the rainbow connects, Unfortunately no POT OF GOLD at the end of the rainbow!</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`how to draw hand thumbs up step by step 7` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/7.jpg` alt=`how to draw hand thumbs up step by step 7` width=`500` height=`428` /></p>  <p>Step 7: Complete the crescent moon shape to create the origin of the wrist.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`middle`> <img src=`https://www.awltovhc.com/image-3724826-10432331` border=`0` alt=`` width=`431` height=`379` /></td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`draw hand step by step thumbs up how to 8` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/8.jpg` alt=`draw hand step by step thumbs up how to 8` width=`500` height=`424` /></p>  <p>Step 8: Use the reference images and the video to help you shade. Start out with the darkest parts. The darkest areas are between the fingers and the fold of skin at the base of the thumb.</p>  </td>  <td>  <p><img title=`Draw Hand Step by Step Thumbs up 9` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/9.jpg` alt=`Draw Hand Step by Step Thumbs up 9` width=`500` height=`421` /></p>  <p>Step 9: Use cross hatching to build up solid mid tones. After you build the mid tones, use the blending stump (tortillion) to smudge. The mid tones will help you create highlights (LATER....NOT NOW).</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`Draw hand step by step thumbs up 10` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/10.jpg` alt=`Draw hand step by step thumbs up 10` width=`500` height=`414` /></p>  <p>Step 10: Begin to use your darker pencils such as the 2B and the 4B- especially in the darkest parts- be careful not to press too hard because the darker pencils are more difficult to erase.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`draw hand step by step thumbs up 11` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/11.jpg` alt=`draw hand step by step thumbs up 11` width=`500` height=`419` /></p>  <p>Step 11: Now is a good time to start using the eraser to `smooth things out` and create highlights.</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`draw hand step by step thumbs up 12` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/12.jpg` alt=`draw hand step by step thumbs up 12` width=`500` height=`422` /></p>  <p>Step 12: Its never too late to blend with the tortillion. This tool helps you give your drawing a smooth finish.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`draw hand step by step thumbs up 13` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/13.jpg` alt=`draw hand step by step thumbs up 13` width=`500` height=`423` /></p>  <p>Step 13: Combine the smoothing from the tortillion with the pencil (or kneaded) eraser to give your work a smooth finish.</p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p> </p>  <p style=`text-align: left;`> </p>  <p> </p>  <p> </p>  <p><a href=`https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3724826-10432331` target=`_top`></a></p>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center`><a href=`https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3724826-10367555` target=`_top`><img src=`https://www.tqlkg.com/image-3724826-10367555` border=`0` alt=`Roxio`s New Release!` width=`680` height=`89` /></a></p>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center`>Roxio Creator 2010 is the software that I use to make my videos!- Merrill</p>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: left`>  <table style=`width: 577px; height: 43px;` border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`Thumbs up draw hand step by step 14` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/14.jpg` alt=`Thumbs up draw hand step by step 14` width=`500` height=`414` /></p>  <p>Step 14: Possibly, add darker tones with a 4B pencil and then smooth out any hints of hatching with a tortillion (optional)</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`How to Draw a Hand Thumbs Up Gesture Finished` src=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/nli_big/15.jpg` alt=`How to Draw a Hand Thumbs Up Gesture Finished` width=`500` height=`421` /></p>  <p>Step 15: Finished</p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: left`> </p>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: left`>  <table border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td><span style=`font-size: xx-large;`>Download the PDF</span><span style=`font-size: large;`>: </span></td>  <td><span style=`font-size: x-large;`><a href=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/articles_img_files/thumbs_up_step_by_step_how_to_draw_the_hand.pdf`>CLICK HERE</a></span></td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p>CC</p> How to Draw a Hand Step by Step: Pointing Finger (Uncle Sam Point). <p>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;    /* 728x15, created 2/3/10 */    google_ad_slot = `1049141337`;    google_ad_width = 728;    google_ad_height = 15;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  You have three resources to work from. 1.) the video 2.) The step by step directions on this page 3.) A printable PDF (Link at bottom) with step by step directions. Take your time! I have noticed that the most successful students look at their reference image more often. Remind yourself to look at the reference image at least once for every five seconds (This is especially important during the shading). If you get stuck, refer to the video. Leave a comment at the bottom and let me know how you did! If you want to E-Mail me a picture of your work. I will post it on this page! Good Luck!</p>  <p>How to Draw a Pointing Hand (Step by Step)</p>  <p>  <object width=`425` height=`344` data=`https://www.youtube.com/v/t1MEmDH7i-0&hl=en&fs=1` type=`application/x-shockwave-flash`>  <param name=`allowFullScreen` value=`true` />  <param name=`allowscriptaccess` value=`always` />  <param name=`src` value=`https://www.youtube.com/v/t1MEmDH7i-0&hl=en&fs=1` />  <param name=`allowfullscreen` value=`true` />  </object>  </p>  <p><img title=`1` src=`https://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs293.ash1/22078_1253771797282_1619167147_30600172_7391391_n.jpg` alt=`How to draw the hand 1` width=`604` height=`424` /></p>  <p>Step 1: Make three ovals that get slightly smaller (from top to bottom).</p>  <p><img title=`How to draw the hand step by step 2` src=`https://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs293.ash1/22078_1253771837283_1619167147_30600173_223634_n.jpg` alt=`How to draw the hand step by step 2` width=`604` height=`399` /></p>  <p>Step 2: Do your best to observe this reference picture and put in these three connected shapes. Notice the angle that the top and bottom lines slope towards each other.</p>  <p><img title=`How to draw a hand step by step 3` src=`https://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs233.snc3/22078_1253771877284_1619167147_30600174_6446062_n.jpg` alt=`How to draw a hand step by step 3` width=`604` height=`406` /></p>  <p>Step 3: Observe the picture (above) and put in the four lines. Notice the direction of each of their curves.</p>  <p><img title=`how to draw hand step by step 5` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs233.snc3/22078_1253771917285_1619167147_30600175_2718250_n.jpg` alt=`How to draw hand step by step 5` width=`604` height=`420` /></p>  <p>Step 4: Put in the shape for the pointer finger. The small banana shape that you see to the left is the fingernail. Do not close the top!</p>  <p><img title=`draw hand merrill kazanjian` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs233.snc3/22078_1253771957286_1619167147_30600176_7813757_n.jpg` alt=`Draw hand step by step 5` width=`604` height=`428` /></p>  <p>Step 5: Close the shape to create the knuckles.</p>  <p><img title=`how to draw the hand step by step 6` src=`https://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs213.snc3/22078_1253772597302_1619167147_30600182_6840146_n.jpg` alt=`How to draw the hand step by step 6` width=`604` height=`435` /></p>  <p>Step 6: Put in the triangle shape above the pointer finger.</p>  <p><img title=`7 pointing hand step by step drawing` src=`https://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs293.ash1/22078_1253772637303_1619167147_30600183_5260486_n.jpg` alt=`How to draw the ponting hand step by step 7` width=`604` height=`446` /></p>  <p>Step 7: Close the shape at the top by connecting the top of the banana shape with the top of the triangle. Notice the creases of skin on the foreshortened finger.</p>  <p><img title=` uncle sam point 8` src=`https://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs233.snc3/22078_1253772677304_1619167147_30600184_7578975_n.jpg` alt=`How to draw the pointing hand step by step 8` width=`604` height=`473` /></p>  <p>Step 8: Put in the shape that sort of looks like a birds head from the side.</p>  <p><img title=`9` src=`https://hphotos-ash1.fbcdn.net/hs293.ash1/22078_1253772717305_1619167147_30600185_3412665_n.jpg` alt=`how to draw the hand step by step 9` width=`604` height=`483` /></p>  <p>Step 9: Make a kite shape below the beak of the bird head shape.</p>  <p><img title=`draw the hand step by step 10 pointing ` src=`https://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs293.ash1/22078_1253772757306_1619167147_30600186_1274542_n.jpg` alt=` draw the hand step by step 10 pointing` width=`604` height=`472` /></p>  <p>Step 10: Close the shape Steps</p>  <p>Banner ads:  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;                /* 468x60, created 1/26/10 */                google_ad_slot = `2338749477`;                google_ad_width = 468;                google_ad_height = 60;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </p>  <p><span style=`font-size: large;`>SHADING</span>:</p>  <p><img title=`11 and 12 shading the hand step by step` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs233.snc3/22078_1253773117315_1619167147_30600187_4334467_n.jpg` alt=`shading the hand how to drawing step by step` width=`604` height=`339` /></p>  <p><img title=`12 shading the hand pointing` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs213.snc3/22078_1253773157316_1619167147_30600188_4952859_n.jpg` alt=`12 shading the hand step by step` width=`604` height=`339` /></p>  <p>11 and 12: Start the shading by using the method of cross hatching. Cross hatching is a series of lines from the pencils tip (watch the video). I started out my shading with a regular #2 Pencil (also known as a HB pencil) Steps</p>  <p><img title=`shading the hand step by step 13` src=`https://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs213.snc3/22078_1253773197317_1619167147_30600189_5213536_n.jpg` alt=`shading the hand step by step 13` width=`604` height=`339` /></p>  <p><img title=`14 drawing shading hand step by step` src=`https://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs213.snc3/22078_1253773237318_1619167147_30600190_6038313_n.jpg` alt=`14 shading the hand step by step` width=`604` height=`339` /></p>  <p>13 and 14: Use a blending stump (also known as a Tortillion) or a Q-Tip to smudge the pencil lines. Continue to cross hatch over what you smudge to create strong shadows.</p>  <p><img title=`15` src=`https://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs293.ash1/22078_1253773277319_1619167147_30600191_1286466_n.jpg` alt=`shading the hand 15` width=`604` height=`339` /></p>  <p><img title=`drawing and shading the hand 16` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs233.snc3/22078_1253773717330_1619167147_30600192_2383579_n.jpg` alt=`drawing and shading the hand 16` width=`604` height=`339` /></p>  <p>Steps 15 and 16: The darkest areas will be the area under the pointer finger and the area that I am blending in photo 16. The creases of the foreshortened area of the pointer finger is also quite dark.</p>  <p><img title=`drawing and shading the hand 17` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs213.snc3/22078_1253773757331_1619167147_30600193_2099514_n.jpg` alt=`shading the hand 17 drawing` width=`604` height=`339` /></p>  <p><img title=`step by step shading drawing the hand 18` src=`https://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs293.ash1/22078_1253773797332_1619167147_30600194_1500349_n.jpg` alt=`drawing and shading the hand 18` width=`604` height=`339` /></p>  <p>Steps 17 and 18: To finish, I used a 2B and 4B pencil to put in the darkest tones.</p>  <p> </p>  <p> </p>  <p><a href=`https://iown.website/bx/_files/113images/custom_site_files/how_to_draw_a_pointing_hand_fin.pdf`><span style=`font-size: medium;`>CLICK HERE (To download the PDF)<br /></span></a></p>  <p>Good Luck! -Merrill Kazanjian</p>  <form action=`https://www.tkqlhce.com/interactive` method=`get`>   <table style=`width: 600px;` border=`0` cellspacing=`0` cellpadding=`5`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td width=`10%` valign=`top`><img src=`https://www.dick-blick.com/items/204/38/20438-1069-4-2ww-m.jpg` border=`0` alt=`Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils` /></td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p><strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`>Staedtler Lumograph Drawing and Sketching Pencils</span></strong></p>  <p><span style=`font-size: x-small;`>These high quality graphite pencils glide smoothly over the paper. 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I grant permission for visitors to Merrillk.com to print this resource and utilize it for their own benefit, or for the benefit of students in a pedagogical setting. But, the contents of this resource may not be resold for profit in any capacity.</p> How to Draw the Hand Step by Step- (Peace Sign). <p>  <script type=`text/javascript`><!--  google_ad_client = `pub-6730899040960500`;  /* 728x15, created 2/3/10 */  google_ad_slot = `1049141337`;  google_ad_width = 728;  google_ad_height = 15;  // --></script>  <script src=`https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js` type=`text/javascript`></script>  </p>  <p>  <table style=`width: 800px; height: 22px;` border=`0`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <p><span style=`font-size: small;`><strong>You</strong><span style=`font-size: medium;`> </span>have three resources to work from. 1.) the video 2.) The step by step directions on this page 3.) A printable PDF (Link at bottom) with step by step directions. Take your time! I have noticed that the most successful students look at their reference image more often. Remind yourself to look at the reference image at least once for every five seconds (This is especially important during the shading).</span></p>  </td>  <td valign=`top`>  <p>  <object width=`560` height=`340` data=`https://www.youtube.com/v/MkTq0bAAvnA&hl=en_US&fs=1&` type=`application/x-shockwave-flash`>  <param name=`allowFullScreen` value=`true` />  <param name=`allowscriptaccess` value=`always` />  <param name=`src` value=`https://www.youtube.com/v/MkTq0bAAvnA&hl=en_US&fs=1&` />  <param name=`allowfullscreen` value=`true` />  </object>  </p>  <p><span style=`font-size: small;`>If you get stuck, refer to the video. Leave a comment at the bottom and let me know how you did! If you want to E-Mail me a picture of your work ( kazanjianm@gmail.com ). I will post it on this page! Good Luck! </span><img title=`Cool` src=`https://iown.website/memberarea/tinymce/jscripts/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-cool.gif` border=`0` alt=`Cool` /></p>  </td>  </tr>  </tbody>  </table>  </p>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: left`>        <strong>                                                                       <span style=`font-size: x-large;`>Step by Step</span></strong></p>  <p style=`TEXT-ALIGN: center`> </p>  <table style=`width: 560px; height: 60px;` border=`0` align=`left`>  <tbody>  <tr>  <td>  <p><img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 1` src=`https://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs171.snc3/19878_1266307990679_1619167147_30627339_4484860_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 1` width=`443` height=`339` /></p>  <p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Draw the two fingertip shapes. Notice that the fingertip on the left is at a different angle than the fingertip at the right.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 2` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs191.snc3/19878_1266308030680_1619167147_30627340_8320528_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 2` width=`463` height=`336` /></p>  <p style=`text-align: left;`><strong>Step 2:</strong> Add the next two shapes. Notice that they are slightly longer than the fingertip shapes.</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 3` src=`https://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs191.snc3/19878_1266308070681_1619167147_30627341_5854929_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 3` width=`441` height=`316` /></p>  <p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Draw the trapezoid shape in addition to the two shapes that complete the fingers. Notice that the bottoms of the fingers are slightly longer than the mid sections of the fingers.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p><img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 4` src=`https://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs191.snc3/19878_1266308110682_1619167147_30627342_2444552_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 4` width=`453` height=`319` /></p>  <p style=`text-align: left;`><strong>Step 4: </strong>Step four is the trickiest step. Give it some extra observation time. Notice that the thumb overlaps the trapezoid shape. Also, notice that the thumb in this position, resembles a flying saucer tilting to the side.....TES....a flying saucer with a thumbnail in it.</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p> <img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 5` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs191.snc3/19878_1266308150683_1619167147_30627343_1967351_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 5` width=`441` height=`301` /></p>  <p><strong>Step 5:</strong> Draw the traingle shape. Notice that it is directly below the V shape from the two fingers. Also notice the tiny shape that I made tp the right side of the thumb.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p> <img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 6` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs171.snc3/19878_1266308190684_1619167147_30627344_2656934_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 6` width=`449` height=`309` /></p>  <p style=`text-align: left;`><strong>Step 6:</strong> Draw the tilted U shape, to the left of the triangle. 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It will eventually be a part of the pinky finger. </p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p> <img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 9` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs171.snc3/19878_1266308310687_1619167147_30627347_3441263_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 9` width=`400` height=`300` /></p>  <p>Step 9: Add in the fingertip and fingernail to complete the shape for the pinky finger.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p> <img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 10` src=`https://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs191.snc3/19878_1266308350688_1619167147_30627348_3277585_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 10` width=`419` height=`311` /></p>  <p>Step 10: Add the triangle shape next to the pinky finger. This will eventually be part of the palm.</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p> <img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 11` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs191.snc3/19878_1266308390689_1619167147_30627349_3984929_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 11` width=`396` height=`304` /></p>  <p>Step 11: Add in the shape for the lower palm.</p>  </td>  <td align=`center` valign=`top`>  <p> <img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 12` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs171.snc3/19878_1266308430690_1619167147_30627350_4032614_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 12` width=`421` height=`301` /></p>  <p>Step 12: Observe the line that was just added. It is similar to the bottom of a cup. It starts at the middle of the ring finger and ends at the thumb shape from Step 4.</p>  </td>  </tr>  <tr>  <td>  <p> <img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 13` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs171.snc3/19878_1266308470691_1619167147_30627351_2642641_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 13` width=`406` height=`321` /></p>  <p>Step 13: Take some extra time to observe the line that I just added. 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Start cross hatching with an HB (#2) pencil.</p>  <p><img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 16` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs171.snc3/19878_1266387192659_1619167147_30627437_635668_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 16` width=`604` height=`340` /></p>  <p>Step 16: (NOT SHOWN) I use a blending stump to smudge my hatches. And then I do more hatching atop of the smudges.</p>  <p><img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 17` src=`https://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs191.snc3/19878_1266387232660_1619167147_30627438_3602964_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 17` width=`604` height=`340` /></p>  <p>Step 17: The darkest parts will be the triangle in the center and the areas on the edges of the right side of the hand (and fingers....see this developed in the next few steps).</p>  <p><img title=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 18` src=`https://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs191.snc3/19878_1266387272661_1619167147_30627439_1096411_n.jpg` alt=`Draw the Hand Step By Step Peace Sign 18` width=`604` height=`340` /></p>  <p>Step 18: At this point I am using my darker (in tone) 2B, 3B, 4B and 5B pencils. 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