Captivating Male Characters! Acting & Directing Techniques for “Hands”

Packed with visually impactful techniques for illustrating expressive male hands—from strength to sensuality—this book is dedicated to drawing hands that convey emotion using only gestures.

[Table of Contents]
LESSON 1: Male Hands – Overview, Basics, Structure: Anatomy of male hands, variations in hand types, and more
LESSON 2: Hands Expressing Emotions and States of Mind: Eight emotions (joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure, surprise, madness, calm, harmony), key points, and performance poses for idol-type characters
LESSON 3: Everyday Gestures – Hands in Daily Actions: Greetings, gestures of intent, idle poses, hands touching the body, and more
LESSON 4: Action Hands: Combat hands, ready stances, thrusting gestures, and techniques for dynamic impact