How to Draw the Side View of a Fist
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Using a reference photo enables you to draw more accurately.Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images
Find a reference object. Either use a photo of a side view of a fist or have a friend pose his hand in the position that you want. You could even take a picture of your own hand in the precise position that you want, if you are not able to find one on the Internet. - 2). Draw the outline and basic shape of the fist. Draw multiple outlines until you get one with which you are satisfied.
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Start at the pinky finger or thumb, so that you won't forget any lines.Photos.com/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
Begin drawing the inner lines that make up the fist. When drawing a detailed object like a human hand, start in a memorable spot so you won't miss any lines. - 4
Cross-hatching strokes look very similar to a lattice fence, and are a common way to shade a drawing.Photos.com/Photos.com/Getty Images
Shade your drawing, starting with the darkest areas first and working your way to the lighter areas. Try to push your darkest areas as dark as you can so that you will have a lot of contrast within your drawing when it is complete. There are multiple ways to shade, including cross-hatching and hatching. - 5
Include as much detail as you see fit, in order to give your drawing the desired look.Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images
Fill in the rest of the minute details of the hand to get it to look as realistic as possible. Remember to continually check back to your reference object so that you can be more precise.
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