The Complete Guide to Painting Hands Course

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Master one of the hardest subjects in art.

Hands are often considered one of the most difficult parts of the human figure to draw and paint. With their complex anatomy, subtle proportions, and endless range of movement, it's no surprise that so many artists avoid them altogether.
This course was designed to change that.
In The Complete Guide to Hands, I'll take you through my entire process for drawing and painting hands, from understanding the underlying anatomy to creating finished paintings in both acrylics and oils. Rather than relying on tricks or formulas, you'll learn how hands are constructed, how they function, and how to approach them with confidence.
Over more than 9 hours of in-depth lessons, we'll cover the bones, muscles, tendons, proportions, perspective, foreshortening, colour mixing, and painting techniques that allow you to tackle even the most challenging hand poses.
Together we'll create detailed hand drawings, explore quick sketching exercises, complete a full acrylic painting, and finish a hand painting in oils from start to finish.
Inside the course you'll learn:
• The essential anatomy of the hand, including bones, muscles, and tendons
• How to construct hands accurately from reference
• Techniques for measuring proportions and correcting drawing errors
• How to draw challenging hand poses and foreshortened forms
• My approach to colour theory using a limited palette
• Mixing convincing skin tones, neutrals, shadows, and reflected light
• Acrylic painting techniques for creating depth and realism
• Oil painting methods, including wet-on-wet painting and colour harmony
• How to use value, saturation, texture, and edge control to create focus
The course also includes downloadable reference packs, anatomy resources, supply lists, and further study recommendations to support your learning beyond the lessons themselves.
Whether you've always struggled with hands or simply want to deepen your understanding of figurative painting, this course will give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to approach one of the most challenging subjects in art.
We will be working in charcoal, acrylics, and oils, for beginners through to more experienced painters looking to strengthen their figurative work.