How to Draw a Zombie Hand

In this tutorial, we will show you how to draw a zombie hand. This zombie hand drawing tutorial is based on our tutorial on drawing hands.

Drawing a zombie hand is not very different from drawing any other hand. To make it look more realistic, you will need to add a few distinctive details, which we will cover in this tutorial.

As you can see, the zombie hand in our example is drawn in a realistic style and follows the anatomy of a human hand. At the end of this tutorial, we will add shadows to give it a more convincing appearance.

Let’s begin this tutorial on how to draw a zombie hand.

How to draw a zombie hand step by step

Step 1: Sketch the palm shape

Start by sketching the zombie hand’s palm. Use light, loose lines to draw a polygon similar to the one shown here. The height and width of this geometric shape should be approximately equal.

Step 2: Draw the zombie’s fingers

Use cylindrical shapes to sketch the fingers. Each finger consists of three phalanges. Make the middle finger the longest and the little finger the shortest. Slightly bend the ring and little fingers to create a more natural pose.

Step 3: Add the thumb

Sketch the thumb with a few simple lines. It should be thicker than the other fingers and have a slightly different shape. Then draw the forearm with a couple of straight lines, making it taper slightly below the wrist.

Step 4: Refine the hand outline

Refine the sketch by tracing the outlines with smooth lines. Connect all of the parts to create a more natural hand. Draw the visible fingernails and add curved palm folds with smooth strokes.

Step 5: Clean the zombie hand sketch

Erase all unnecessary construction lines from the zombie hand. Darken the remaining outlines and add extra folds where needed. As you draw, continue comparing different parts of the hand to spot and correct mistakes.

Step 7: Add damage and shading

To make the hand look more like a zombie’s hand, add scratches, cuts, and worn areas. Then use hatching to create realistic light and shadow, giving the drawing a more three-dimensional appearance.

This zombie hand drawing tutorial is complete, and now it’s time to reinforce what you have learned. Draw the zombie hand in different poses and from different angles, making small changes each time to improve your skills.

If you want to learn how to draw other monsters, visit our Myths and Legends category. There you will find tutorials featuring a wide variety of creatures from fairy tales, urban legends, and ancient myths.