David Finch introduces his workshop on drawing hands. His approach emphasizes starting with fundamental geometric shapes before progressing to more complex details. By breaking down the hand into manageable components – blocks for the palm and tubes for the fingers – artists can build a solid foundation for tackling one of the most challenging subjects in figure drawing. This method provides a reliable framework that can be applied across various hand positions and serves as a practical solution to the common problem of inconsistent hand construction.

Duration: 6m 35s

This lesson introduces the structure of the hand. Drawing hands is one of the most challenging aspects of figure drawing due to their complexity, expressiveness, and the viewer's familiarity with them. David explains that even experienced artists struggle with certain angles and will need to erase and refine their work. The key to improvement is understanding the underlying anatomy while using your own hand as a readily available reference for consistent practice.

Duration: 18m 55s

In this lesson, Finch teaches that drawing realistic hands requires an understanding of anatomical structure, line weight variation, and the use of aesthetically pleasing curves. The main takeaway is that artistic growth is achieved through dedicated practice and repetition, eventually becoming second nature, transforming the act of drawing from a conscious effort into an intuitive process.

Duration: 7m 15s

In this lesson, Finch reveals that drawing the hands in detail also requires artistic shorthand developed through observation and practice. Rather than following photo reference or memorizing every bone, artists should be able to convince the viewer with strategic use of shadows, simplified forms, and deliberate line choices. By studying master artists and consistently using your own hands as reference, artists can develop an approach that combines accuracy with visual impact.

Duration: 21m 52s

In this lesson, Finch reveals that while it is important to understand that women's hands are more delicate and elongated, the poses and body language you choose will communicate femininity as much as physical characteristics. Building skill requires both constant practice and learning from the solutions other artists have developed, rather than trying to reinvent everything from direct observation alone.

Duration: 18m 49s

This lesson explores how mastering realistic hand anatomy provides the foundation for creating convincing stylized or fantasy variations. By understanding and maintaining basic structural principles, artists can exaggerate specific features and create more dynamic, interesting hands that are easier and more enjoyable to draw than realistic ones.

Duration: 8m 42s

In this lesson, David presents an approach to drawing feet that prioritizes basic structure over detailed rendering. By breaking the foot into three bendable sections and practicing from various angles, artists can develop confidence with foot anatomy. This simplified block-in method serves as a stepping stone toward more sophisticated drawing techniques once the fundamentals are mastered.

Duration: 1m 8s

In this lesson, David discusses how drawing feet becomes manageable when you understand their basic form and practice regularly. While feet are difficult to draw, they're actually simpler than hands due to their limited range of motion. Using a solid base shape and understanding how footwear interacts with the foot can improve the results considerably.

Duration: 7m 28s

In this lesson, Finch teaches a drawing method that applies to both architectural elements and figure drawing. By recognizing similarities between the hands and feet, artists can achieve more consistent and professional results, while working more efficiently. The key is understanding that one structure (fingers) provides the foundation for drawing similar structures (toes), with minor adjustments in proportion.

Duration: 2m 18s

This lesson provides a repeatable method for drawing superhero boots that focuses on simplicity and proper line weight. The approach focuses on maintaining consistency across different angles while understanding that feet serve a different visual purpose than hands, supporting the character without becoming a distraction through over-detailing.

Duration: 3m 51s

This lesson helps to guide artists into drawing bare feet from various angles, pointing out the need for anatomical accuracy, and the differences between bare feet and feet with footwear. The lesson effectively connects foot anatomy to hand anatomy, making the concepts more accessible for artists.

Duration: 4m 16s