Sometimes an issue needs to be pointed out during a meeting. Emphasized. Drawn in a way that’s sure to focus people’s attention. It could be fantastic news, it could be an important piece of data… it could be the thing everyone’s thinking but nobody’s willing to say.
And if you’ve ever read certain previous blog posts, you know that I have a thing about drawing hands. (Flippin’ hands!) So, I tend to look for excuses to draw them in my work.
Therefore, when those afore-mentioned situations arise, sometimes a pointing hand can serve just the trick to draw attention to the issue at hand (no pun intended). Here’s how to draw your own Good Enough pointing hand:
There you have it: the fickle finger of fate, an old-timey pointing hand, whatever you need!
By the way, I tend to start with the thumb when drawing this sort of a hand. The thumb helps me think about the scale for the rest of the hand as I go. When I start with the pointing finger, my scale gets all wacky for some reason… long pointer and stubby other fingers, or short pointing finger in relation to the rest. Drawing that thumb serves as my anchor for the rest of the image… but it may be the opposite for you. Play around with it and see what works best for your particular style!
Speaking of a particular style, I also like to do fun things with the shirt and jacket cuffs. For example, a company’s logo could be incorporated as a cuff link to identify the hand that points… or you could do a certain print or color combo on the jacket to represent a particular country.
Who or what would YOU represent as a pointing hand? Draw it up, Tweet it out to @jeannelking #goodenough, and give yourself a hand! (Pun intended, this time!)
Want to have fun drawing AND inspire others to pick up the pen at the same time? Got something you wish you could draw, but you’re not sure how to approach it? Tweet your drawing or idea to @jeannelking and tag it with #goodenough: it could be featured in an upcoming “how to draw good enough” blog post!
Looking forward to seeing what you draw forth!
