When drawing hands, the folds in the skin are an important element. The fingers are very mobile, and this mobility creates many folds. Knowledge of anatomy and folds in the skin of the hands helps determine where to put the folds and creases to make the hands more lifelike. Gloves have folds in the same places as skin, but they are often larger because they use thick material and have a loose fit. Because latex gloves are thin, tight-fitting and stretchy, they form folds that are very much like the folds in skin.
The skin of the hand can be thought of as a tight-fitting garment. It can stretch to a small degree to accommodate some of the mobility of the fingers and thumb. There is also extra skin at the knuckles ...
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