Hands, that is today's topic! Hands are just as important as side-views. It allows a variety of poses to be drawn of a manga person. Hands make the illustration more interesting instead of just standing there, doing nothing, no matter how well drawn the picture is. Most people tend to struggle with drawing hands because they don't practice, or they don't know the tips that can make drawing hands easier. So, I will give you a few tips on drawing hands.
     Firstly, examine your hand, know that your fingers aren't all the same length. There are also lines and etches on your palms and fingers. Your own hand is your guideline, use it! Just look at it in the position you want to draw it in, and copy it on the paper. Adjust the hand's size to the appropriate size if you do not want it to be life-sized. Or, ask someone, so you don't have to use your other hand. Also, do not make the fingers all the same length and stiff, bunched up all together, make them like what they are supposed to look like.
     Fingers are also broad near the bottom, and get skinnier at the top. Add lines on the hand as well to make it more realistic and make the hands a bit spaced if it is normal, like a high-five. In addition, don't make the fingernails into a sloppy fat "U." Make them what their supposed to look like! Just follow your guide, your hand, and you'll be fine! Don't always trace the hand, or put them behind the back, just practice, and shade the hand in if you'd like!

MizMaxter from deviantart draws excellent hands.