Hands Drawing Hands
Welcome to Draw Tip Tuesday!
Today, I'd like to talk about a special drawing ritual I follow whenever I start a new sketchbook: drawing my hands as they draw! This habit not only helps me break the curse of the blank page but also is a fun and challenging practice.
In this video, I'll walk you through my process using a Fabriano Venezia sketchbook, a Sailor fountain pen with a fude nib, watercolors, and a water brush. I demonstrate step-by-step, from starting by drawing the tip of the pen to capturing the details and proportions of my hands (wobbly and wonky!), even as they move and change positions.
💡 Pro Tip: If you want to warm up, start by drawing your non-dominant hand first!
Whether you're a beginner or looking to strengthen your skills, drawing your hands is a fantastic exercise. Plus, I'll share a few watercolor tips to bring your sketches to life.
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Have fun, and don’t forget to embrace the wonkiness and enjoy the process!
Materials Used:
Fabriano Venezia sketchbook (200g paper), size 15x23cm / 6”x9”
Sailor fountain pen with fude nib with 55degree angle, filled with Platinum Carbon Black ink
Daniel Smith watercolors (yellow watercolor box by Case For Making)
Pentel Aquash waterbrush
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Starting the sketch by drawing the tip of the pen
01:30 - Continuing by drawing the first hand
02:30 - Drawing the second hand
03:20 - Adding details and context
04:00 - Coloring and watercolor tips
06:40 - Adding a note / lettering
07:50 - Outro and Patreon info
