To draw basic hands, follow these steps ^{1 2 3 4 5}:

1. Sketch the main shapes and lines of the hand using a reference photo.
2. Add finer details, such as curved lines and large details.
3. Optionally, add color.
4. Practice drawing hands in different poses.
5. Consider drawing a pentagon as the basic shape of the hand, with a centerline and wrist joint ³.
6. Divide the palm into sections to position the fingers ⁴.
7. Sketch the fingers using circles, cylinders, and spheres ⁵.
8. Finalize the drawing by outlining the sketch.