👉What Everyone Gets Wrong Drawing Hands - Critiques👈

[@ProkoTV]

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[@fawnrot]

gotta hand it to you, the way you handled this video was very great.

[@arquivoNPG]

A handful of great tips, indeed

[@the-mush]

these replies are getting out of hand.

[@beniciokelly2727]

@@arquivoNPG a handful of handy hand tips, I just cant put my finger on the best one.

[@mrfalconpuch123]

... hands

[@kyleboquiren2904]

Can't seem to grasp some of the comments here

[@arilamba3964]

He looks so proud to be a father and it warms my heart

[@brodriguez11000]

How to draw babies: lesson one.

[@brodawg1591]

cringe

[@IkramDrawingZone]

Yeah

[@dhru542]

@@brodawg1591 😭 that's what your mum said when u were Born

[@nevisnebis1207]

@@IkramDrawingZone damn 🗿

[@LukeWatts85]

I've been drawing more than 25 years and I started watching your vids thinking I wouldn't learn anything new. After 2 videos I've learned more than I have in 5 years (maybe longer). I always knew I skimmed over basics once I found a trick to hide my weak areas but no one ever put it so simply and compelling as you have. For the first time maybe ever I'm going to be excited to draw basic shapes and not use my "tricks" of shading to fool the viewer, because deep down I've always known I was cheating them and myself. You're a gifted instructor! This weekend I'm going to start drawing again for the first time in maybe 18 - 20 months, and I'm going to buy from you're curriculum! Thank you!

[@thederpydude2088]

Niiice, how's it worked out, three years later?

[@analooq]

result?

[@zenithchan1646]

Wats your name?

[@GardenGuy1942]

SHAME SHAME SHAME

[@ilovewagner]

This comment has too much copium ngl

[@grapes4832]

As a broke highschooler with far too much time on his hands (in the midst of a pandemic) your wisdom has proven quite valuable.

[@sebastiankilga865]

Is this a pun?

[@ginkovaki5133]

@@sebastiankilga865 pun

[@nrg66]

Shit this comment hit home

[@juanmccoy3066]

And what u cant get a job? Ive been working since I was 14. That was during the great recession and later on the pandemic. With barely any recovery inbetween. Im an artist too. I still work full time and managed to get a HS diploma.

[@juanmccoy3066]

I got laid off during the pandemic and I still work. Theres always a job. Shit i draw AT work when its slow. And watch drawing videos.

[@Lcander101]

You lit up when you talked about your son! Congrats!!

[@RobertKaucher]

Makes great art and adorable babies.

[@Andriej69]

Plot twist: his wife is white

[@kamaldaghmoumi9611]

@@Andriej69 maybe he's gay and his son is adopted

[@Andriej69]

@@kamaldaghmoumi9611 Possible, I guess

[@kalamitoRUS]

@@Andriej69 Just Be White strikes again!

[@ProkoTV]

Thanks for being patient while I care for my newborn :) Leg anatomy starts soon!

[@morgoth_bauglir]

Proko YOU'RE BAAACK :')

[@ALEXEYCUBAS]

you are my inspiration!!!

[@Hossmama]

Can't help noticing how tired you sound during the vid. Hope life isn't tiring you out now that you've got the newborn. Take care of yourself if the vids start getting in the way.

[@rrll8560]

Quick question @Proko, how do you spell Turtuairy(sp?) forms. having a hard time looking that up. ty love the channel

[@cameroncrump7696]

man, best art channel around.

[@qtastically5747]

When it comes to hands, references are such lifesavers honestly. Even if I don't want to bother finding one I at least do the pose with one of my own hands a couple of times to get the general idea of how it should look. A mirror is a good tool for that too

[@sign543]

I am so glad I never got the bug for realistic drawings. I do cartooning as a hobby...but I adore these videos. I discovered your channel by surfing...and now I watch them all. Amazing art.

[@fernandovelazquez-alvarez4222]

This was a very constructive and objective critique, aimed to show all those little details which are very often overlooked. Learning enough anatomy for artists and some foreshortening techniques is a most. Congratulations for the new member of the family!

[@ProkoTV]

+Fernando Velazquez-Alvarez thank you!

[@kayeherl9195]

Your references to anatomy make so much more sense to me after going through an intensive, medical-heavy massage therapy program, lol. good to know it's being put to use.

[@MaknaeOnTop8]

This is the best hand art video, hands down.

[@Shiruvan]

I try to remember the distinction between reconstructing forms and photocopying contour for most of the time, but listening to the man himself makes it whoa, I'm trusting someone's word from internet and internalizing it. awesome, imma head back rewatching the old vids for more of that. Congrats for the baby!

[@FumetsuNoAnataE]

Proko, I’m not sure if you went to school for this knowledge you have or if it’s purely experienced, but either way, I agree 100%. I’ve learned hands on (pun intended) that starting from a basic idea or form and adding to it is far easier than jumping in on something complicated and giving it your all. Great video!

[@danrebeiz4598]

Learning basic anatomy is invaluable with this kind of stuff. Also, I think what some people overlook (which you kind of eluded to) is that hands emote, so knowing the action driving the hand shape really gives it meaning and life. I’ve seen a lot of technically good and accurate art that only transmits inanimate information like “person wearing stuff and standing in a place while holding a thing” but fails to transmit purpose, mood, or action, and that just results in stiff and lifeless humanoids.

[@anitamaciri6763]

Bruh I saw the pictures of your son and immediately gave a like. It's wonderful that you took the time to spend time with and care for him :) Keep being awesome Proko

[@monadamus42]

Dude! You are so amazing! I love that through the video you keep teaching basically universal principles of good art construction. Almost using hands as just an example of how to apply them. Very helpful in many ways. Also I love your pinky gesture at 10:11, totaly reminds me of the Greek ideal and a pinky they would make. At 14:09 what you say about finding the corner is so great, it made me realize how important it is to communicate where the corners and ends are. I love you Proko, congratulations on your super cute son, take care!

[@CShell-ht2fp]

Love how you took other drawings and critiqued them. Told me a lot of what I was doing wrong. Nice.

[@stanbylinski8148]

I am very impressed by your ability to explain: how to 'think' when drawing, how to see the hand, your understanding of the student, how you use others drawings as the basis for your lesson, how you explain the structure of the hand, your understanding of the student, You have excellent ability, thank you,

[@AirEnderman13]

I think it's unbelievable how someone can shade anatomy so accurately from so many different angles. Like, it looks like a photograph!

[@Brummschuh]

Your son is absolutely adorable! Really great you still managed to upload new content.

[@lepruconx]

this video blessed my soul. this is the sort of thing that i know i will remember every single time i draw a hand.

[@foreropa]

So simple, he makes you understand everything so easy. Love it!

[@borealfox]

OH GOD! MY FIRST TIME DRAWING A HAND AND TURNED OUT WAY BETTER THAN I EXPECTED! THANKS A LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!

[@TwilightWolf032]

This video is a godsend! I'm trying to make a 4k wallpaper, and while I got all the bodies and faces well done, the hands and feet are killing me! Gonna try these techniques as soon as i get back to drawing.

[@teleportsaroundyou4629]

“I’m gonna do a Part 2 of These Hands” Proko threatening to beat me into unconsciousness yet again.

[@Fernandolk2]

His smile when he shows his son warms my heart so much

[@ErosBhog]

Watching this guy critic drawings that actually looks good to me discourages me lmaoo

[@lythist1849]

That’s okay, it shows that everyone has room to improve. Art is a journey that can last your entire life. Opera singers never stop trying to improve their vocal abilities c:

[@ErosBhog]

Thank you ! It's been a year and I've personally seen my own improvements :)

[@lythist1849]

:o so proud much inspiration I’m glad uve kept on drawing c:

[@eduardoayala3204]

@@ErosBhog I'm happy to hear that. I wanted to advie you that any sort of improvement, of any skill, comes from the capacity to be critical about procedures, were they results positive or negative, or anything in-between. E.g: If you want to get better at art, you have to improve your capacity to recognize mistakes and working on them. Kinda feel that you know this by know hahah. Best of all.

[@izahelenaoliveiragoes6669]

You have to keep in mind that there are 2 kinds of critique: constructive and destructive. Constructive helps make it better, destructive destroys the motivation, the guy is just trying to help make it better than it already is, but you can take it to your drawings and make it improve.

[@RayoBeatz]

Hands down the best video on youtube

[@dimitriosstergiou8418]

hey proko, just wanted to say.... YOU THE BEST MY MAN

[@tolyac6569]

When a person begins to paint, his desires and fantasies overtake his possibilities. Without mastering the classic drawing it is impossible to become an artist. Then, having gained mastery, you can engage in any currents and directions of painting. In Russia, traditionally a strong school of painting. Your lesson is useful and visible. Thank!🙏

[@RayoBeatz]

i like the way you handled this

[@rebadomiabheamarier.2248]

Not only you give constructive criticism for the artists but you also give tips to the viewers. You're cool. :3

[@Jizzlewobbwtfcus]

Thx for the superb tutorial. I lost a lot of my confidence in drawing and lost 10 years shying away from real art work. Trying to get it back. Personally speaking having someone like u Proko give their valuable time for FREE and in a constructive manner really speaks volumes. It's very much appreciated. I am now subbed : ]

[@alexanderlenzon3670]

Thank you so much for doing what you do. I learned a lot from you, and I am a working artist because of your videos and KZbin in general. For Autodidacts like me it is a perfect environment: Watch tutorials then..practice until your fingers drop!

[@WaSiLLy63]

First, thank you for bringing a smile to my face by showing the pics of your son!! Adorable little man! :)

[@jeffkeenemusic]

I learned more in the first ten min of this video than I have in a week everywhere else. Thank you so, so much.

[@SebastianTinajero]

Thanks again for the great lesson Stan Also congrats on baby proko hehe

[@aton49souza41]

your instruction is based on deep knowledge hinged by calm patient pace for me to grasp hands ;thx man!!!!!

[@juanluisvasquez2545]

Tus videos me han ayudado mucho gracias Proko

[@es3659]

I am sooo gonna follow you as an instructor i lost hope with hands but been able to draw simple non weird shapes right after watching this tutorial thank you

[@FarQuZeDesigns]

I like you Proko. You‘re like a good buddy that is helping everyone out :) Keep it up!

[@tossrestv6625]

You great !

[@rafsarmento]

I feel my mind will melt with ALL this amount of information on your channel!!! I FEEL ALIVEEEE And man, CONGRATS for the baby 👶🏻 all the very best for you and your family!!!

[@kastaylor01]

Congratulations on your new son. The best art you ever created.

[@qvintusf2972]

This video is hands on, the best finger tutorial!

[@renookami4651]

So, fingers are not "1/3, 1/3, 1/3" proportion but "1/2, 1/4, 1/4" instead. That explain a lot why they look so wierd on most of my drawings... Thanks for the video. ^^

[@computerman789]

We need to also consider that a woman's index finger is longer than her ring finger, on the average.

[@TeamDayaShankar]

@@computerman789 Yeah, they need that to push the microwave, dishwasher buttons real fast..

[@haydhn1474]

congrats on your baby boy, must be an amazing feeling!

[@hamidabasifar4306]

adorable baby you have . God bless him and you for such useful videos

[@chasejohnson3992]

Thanks so much for your video. You teach the the critical skills and techniques (what you need to know and the correct way to do it). Then after practice I can start developing my own style. You are a gold mine of info.

[@issacthornburg3558]

you are hands down the best teacher when it comes to sketching 😉

[@remnants9974]

tutorials like these always make it seem so easy, but even when I try to draw the structure of the hand I get confused easily, especially when it's from an angle or curled around something or something

[@juanmccoy3066]

Focus on creating each individual shape rather than trying to make one big outline. Drawing is like cursive. Most people approach it like print or typing however. Instead of drawing a "hand" seek out the shapes OF the hand. Dont start off with drawings of hands holding things like knives, swords, pens, etc. Start off with JUST drawing hands. First make a rough outline with those basic shapes. Find out where the cubes go, the spheres, etc. Then connect it with those oddball curves that come in along the lines of the fingers. THEN make a more general outline around THAT and erase the guidelines you no longer need. Then you can fill in the details. Too many people try to jump straight into the details from an outline that has no shapes, and thats what makes drawings look flat and cartoony. This guy makes it look effortless. That is due to a lifetime of discipline and experience that has resulted in carpel tunnel. Ur not gonna be that fast. It can easily take a student a whole week to draw a proper hand. When u move the camera back and adjust proportions u can get into whole figures, faces, head angles etc and it wont take that long cuz ull have the fundamentals down..

[@remnants9974]

@@juanmccoy3066 wow, I completely forgot about this comment. I believe I have drawn hands for more than a week at this point.

[@addictedartist4416]

I would like to see a Manga where in every picture the hands are hidden behind something! xD

[@Swordsquire]

It's not manga, but look up Rob Liefeld...EVERYTHING you shouldn't do with anatomy is exactly what he is.

[@Honk4frogs]

@@Swordsquire I always hear this and I think it's very unfair. Yeah he has a couple of very obviously weird drawings (famously that one drawing of cap) but one thing to take in mind is that he is a self taught artist, so he never had any anatomy lessons in an actual art school. and when he started out the internet did not have the plethora of free lessons it has today. And even besides that, he has made a lot of amazing art, but his worst pieces are the ones people think of.

[@Swordsquire]

@@Honk4frogs I can also tell you, it was more than just a couple, a lot more. www.progressiveboink.com/2012/4/21/2960508/worst-rob-liefeld-drawings

[@Swordsquire]

@21st Century Schizoid Man Butt-hurt fanboy, dead ahead. Hey, if you love hackneyed, shitty, quarter-assed, sub-par doodles, have at it. With money he made, he should've taken some actual classes. But I guess that's would've been the smart thing to do.

[@kalamitoRUS]

@@Swordsquire lol pretentious asses whining about some dude who can't meet perfect anatomy while i bet none of them can't even draw a fucking apple straight! This is the cancer of people.

[@RaikouA]

Happy D Artist brought me here. I thank her so much for that!

[@Woodtyper]

Seems to me that people are working from "hand-selfies." This introduces the variable factor of camera lens distortion, which to me is very evident in some of the critiques you've so masterfully given. It's something everyone working from digital images ought to be aware of and account for. Camera images especially distort from about 24 inches from the lens. You're a great teacher.

[@becausebread6449]

i dont need this but, i just love watching things like this, because sometimes i find things i never knew, and it helps make something a lot easier.

[@echojk1312]

Oh wow! Even these 19 minutes are very helpful! thanks a lot, Stan!

[@TaitRochelle]

loved all this information, definitely need to go and see some of your other videos on hands because even looking at references of hands i'm starting to really struggle and i'm getting frustrated

[@bradlyharper6876]

how did you get better with hands?? can you recommend any videos?? i struggle a lot too, i pull my hair out while drawing lol i know this is a bit old, my apologies if you dont remember

[@TaitRochelle]

@@bradlyharper6876 Honestly just repetition, tracing this method over the top of hands, copying hands, getting critiques

[@bradlyharper6876]

@@TaitRochelle Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :) Good luck in life!

[@Hyzalker]

Great video, Stan! And congrats on the baby!

[@lexicon3392]

Your content is actually amazing, completely changed my approach to creating forms

[@not..A..channel]

you're a *GOOD* teacher...

[@frogos13store]

You are one of the best lector of drawing here on YT and you have good speech so I understand to you without subtitles. I love your videos. Keep going. It is very helpful for us begginers. :-) Btw. drawing hands is horror for me still. More than eye. :-D

[@zeecee5881]

Great video. The last set of drawings were spot on though. The artist knew his/her proportions biggly.

[@tomash47]

Congratulations! Thanks for priceless tutorials.

[@southpen4558]

After drifting through your videos for some months, I'm, finally starting to get this : ] thank ya once i move out in a short while, im totally buying the the pro course stuff

[@ethanvinyard5962]

Great video.ive been struggling with this concept for awhile, you put in an easy to understand way . Very helpful video thank you please continue making videos.

[@duantorruellas716]

Proko is a great artist and a nice person , His work here teaching complex anatomy simply for the love of it is very Noble and I support what He's doing without a doubt . I joke around but I have only respect for him . What's his favorite band ? Anwser: Proko Harem.

[@joycethomas84]

These are some really great and useful tutorials. I like how you compare others work and show the corrections needed. That really helps us to understand the correct forms a lot better. Awesome videos.

[@Astroartprojections]

You’re so fucking good it’s ridiculous thank you for refreshing my brain I’ve been creating art since 2003 I jumped to digital in 2011 and I haven’t really been practicing anatomy , I’m investing in this channel keep up the good work.

[@linkinaball]

This video came in handy. :D But seriously. Great video. Very helpful. One tends to forget the simple shapes that we are made from. You explain it so very clearly.

[@uffevonlauterbach]

Congratulations with your newborn! As for this video, very amazing and analytical.

[@raindropsneverfall]

Very helpful video on improving your observational skills!

[@lilyandere3439]

Best thumbnail I've seen in a while

[@ronnelpanciles3805]

Really good video sir Proko, this has helped me understand hands a lot more

[@drimihq7724]

When you didn't know how to pronounce Apollo's name you should've said Apollo-gies

[@AlejandraRafa]

10/10 comment

[@peterlennig]

Wellcome back ! Gratulations to your Beautiful son . I hope to enroll in your premium class , if its not to late .

[@seanramsey]

The lessons are still ongoing and can be enrolled in anytime.

[@peterlennig]

Sean Ramsey Thank you

[@matthewrichardson8006]

Your videos have helped me tremendously.. over a short period of time I have gotten a better understanding of the construction. I can't thank you enough. 🙂 My style is more comic inspired at it's roots. Honestly, I just found your videos. Trying to get a better understanding of the anatomy because I most always lean towards the female form. I would love to let you see something I've done and see what you think because my art is good.. or I would like to think so?. Sorry, I'm rambling. I just have alot I've love to ask you.

[@antigen4]

the sample drawings sent in, i think, were too preoccupied with detail and not enough on more basic things like proportion - i teach my students to try to draw things like hands first totally without detail ... to draw them (and other things) as outlines first - it forces you to work on proportion etc

[@_Nyxus_]

antigen4 This! I've discovered I focus way too much on detail. Plus I was never taught how to break things down into simplistic shapes. So it's definitely been a struggle.

[@oskarjung6738]

@@_Nyxus_ Are you a Virgo?

[@_Nyxus_]

@@oskarjung6738 Nah I'm aquarius.

[@oskarjung6738]

@@_Nyxus_ Damn you replied. Didn't expect it. Sorry, to have bothered you but being a-curious guy(no pun intended), I am pretty helpless.

[@_Nyxus_]

@@oskarjung6738 Surprise then lmao. And no problem

[@bruhthesushii8242]

Thank you so much you help me and many other artists every where!!

[@sabretooth717]

Whether ur son becomes an artist or not....he will know how to draw....with persice expertise ..✍👏👍

[@GraveUypo]

i for one am glad that i'm even able to draw something that resembles a hand consistently at last.

[@reinas5890]

Oh my he is adorable! Congrats and thanks for the great video!

[@JaldaboathIrghen]

That's unfair, he's too cute. Congratz dude.

[@ProkoTV]

+Jaldaboath Irghen i know.. I have to deal with his cuteness every day.

[@edwardartetv]

Congrats Proko !!

[@jamesasakura9909]

this is more educational than other tutorials more power Sir ♥♥ :)

[@ragemonkey1173]

Proko, awesome work and congrats on the newborn..

[@nastyalebedeva4909]

Thank you! It is very constructive and helpful critique.

[@antigen4]

i don't really look at vids like this usually but hey - great critiques! keep at it

[@prottashavlogs.5563]

This video is very good sir. I have learned a lot by watching all your video.🙏👍

[@squirreltamer2548]

I usually take a photo of my hand in a pose then I draw it. And hey don’t apologize for spending time with your son, family comes first. Also congrats on the new little artist.

[@kalvon]

I want this dude to be my art class teacher...

[@UltimatePerfection]

A very handy video. Will keep it on hand for reference.

[@BotturasStudios]

This video was pretty HANDY.

[@COSMOKRAT_616]

Can i request that you show examples from Burne Hogarth? In my opinion he was the best anatomical artist of all time. His book Dynamic Anatomy is mind blowing and he has an entire chapter on hands.

[@TheGrinddcore]

I'll second that

[@aidenlavallee5404]

This video was really handy! It really helped me to finger out how to draw hands.

[@allstar4065]

This will definitely come in handy!

[@nexus1g]

That has to be the most disgustingly cute baby smile I've ever seen in my life. A belated congrats to you!

[@thatscoolbeans7694]

gimme dem hands boi

[@kechidonick]

It's ok to be white

[@Mx.Pickle]

???

[@santtu6930]

@@kechidonick thanks, that is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me

[@jermaine7448]

Kira Yoshikage

[@hanshagerstom9904]

Delightful ! I did´t know there were still people around who knew how to draw. Hans Hägerström.

[@whereaboutsunknown3822]

Grats on becoming a new daddy Stan!

[@COSMOKRAT_616]

Your son is adorable! I dont blame you. Keep up the good content when you can