Learn how to draw a hand with an open palm and spread fingers. This drawing for beginners builds the outline one finger at a time.
This easy drawing tutorial breaks the shapes into six manageable stages. Follow the step by step drawing at your own pace.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- A pencil and eraser
- Colored pencils or crayons, if desired
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Time needed:
11 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Outline the Thumb
Draw a rounded thumb pointing toward the upper left. Continue its lower edge toward the wrist, then add a separate curved palm crease.
Pro Tip: Leave the upper and lower palm areas open for later additions.
Step 2: Add the Index Finger
Draw a tall rounded index finger rising beside the thumb. Add a short curved crease across its base on the right.
Pro Tip: Make the index finger noticeably longer than the thumb.
Step 3: Draw the Middle Finger
Add a longer rounded finger immediately right of the index finger. Bring its right edge down to a short curved base crease.
Pro Tip: Let the middle fingertip reach highest in the hand.
Step 4: Add the Ring Finger
Draw another rounded finger leaning slightly toward the right. Finish its lower right edge with a small curved crease.
Pro Tip: Keep the ring finger shorter than the middle finger.
Step 5: Complete the Little Finger and Palm
Add the shortest upright finger on the far right. Extend its outside edge downward in a long curve to form the palm side.
Pro Tip: Curve the palm inward slightly below the little finger.
Step 6: Finish the Wrist
Extend two short wrist edges down from the palm openings. Join them with a curved base and add two short interior crease marks.
Pro Tip: Keep the wrist narrower than the widest part of the palm.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- The tallest fingertip creates a clear high point in this hand outline.
- Small creases help distinguish the hand’s palm from its long finger shapes.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Your hand drawing now includes five spread digits, a palm, and a wrist. Review the changing finger lengths and gently smooth any uneven curves. Try drawing another hand while looking at your own open palm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my hand drawing look too stiff?
Soften the fingertip curves and allow the fingers to lean slightly outward.
Do I need fingernails on this hand?
This palm-facing hand does not need fingernails; the visible creases provide enough detail.
