Since getting back into drawing, I always like to ensure that I have a drawing project on the go. I generally have a busy day working my day job for a university library, and in the evenings, I’m carrying out genealogy research for clients for my business, as well as studying for my undergraduate degree. I’m lucky in that I have two jobs that I really enjoy and I’m also enjoying studying for my degree.
Despite enjoying my work and studying, I know that it is essential that I have some down time to relax, which is why I like to continuously have an art project to work on. I’m constantly on the lookout for the next or future project, whether it’s a sketch I want to work on or a possible tattoo design. The project that I am currently working on is hands. I used to like drawing hands when I was younger and decided that I wanted to have another try to see how they would turn out. When I was younger, I used to draw my left hand, but this time, I wanted to draw someone else’s hands. I asked my son to position his hands in front of him and then took a photo. I have now sketched a rough outline and this is how it looks:
I’m pleased with how the initial sketch has turned out and I think I have the proportion correct. The lines are drawn in where the knuckles and wrist bones are so the positioning is marked out and I know where to shade them. The next stage is to begin shading which should really make the hands come alive. Looking at the photo that I’m using for reference, the shading shouldn’t be too dark; the darkest part of the drawing is situated on the left-hand side of the image, so they light source is coming from the right. I will share the finished picture soon along with how I progressed with the work.
I already have some ideas for the following project, which I think will be a tattoo design, possibly for myself. All be revealed soon.
Genie Art 