Andrew Loomis

Collecting Drawing the Head and Hands and Figure Drawing for All Its Worth , this gorgeous box-set contains everything the art student needs to perfect drawing the human body, guided by master illustrator Andrew Loomis.Revered among artists - including the great Norman Rockwell and comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, realist style, Loomis's hugely influential art instruction books have never been bettered. Hailed by the American Academy of Art as "one of the most brilliant contributions that figure drawing has ever received" Loomis's books are packed with beautiful examples to help you master anatomy and capture the human form at any age, in movement and at rest.For the first time, this attractive box set collects two of Loomis' most popular works to create the ultimate guide to drawing the human body. Containing Drawing the Head and Hands and Figure Drawing for All It's Worth , this set is perfect for students, amateur artists, and professionals alike.

Artist Andrew Loomis writes this book for those who have graduated from the fundamentals of drawing and are ready to embark on their artistic careers. He coordinates all the basic facts gathering the fundamentals, aesthetic as well as practical, of commercial work into one book. He includes chapters on anatomy, planes and lighting, drawing from living models, the figure in action, and costume, among others giving the artist a firm understanding of the science of the trade. He discusses idealization and other tricks of the trade helping the reader to produce work that will find a market. At appropriate stages he inserts typical problems. Explanatory sketches and examples of some of his own best work appear on almost every page. Originally published in 1943 this book continues as a solid reference for artists perfecting figure drawing.

The illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered amongst artists - including the great American painter Norman Rockwell and comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered. Drawing the Head and Hands is the second in Titan's programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades.

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During his career as one of America's most sought-after illustrators, Andrew Loomis (1889-1959) taught at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, and in 1939 he codified his lessons in his first manual, Fun with a Pencil . Four years later it had already been through six printings, and he followed up over the next two decades with a series of even more successful how-to books that remain the gold standard for artists to this day.Creative Illustration is considered Loomis's magnum opus, which was aimed primarily at the professional-level illustrator. Divided into seven Line, Tone, Color, Telling the Story, Creating Ideas, Fields of Illustration, and Experimenting and Studies, this book is filled with instructions, tips, insider experiences, and incredible illustrations.

The illustrator Andrew Loomis is revered amongst artists for his mastery of drawing technique and his clean, realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered and Successful Drawing, the third in Titan's programme of facsimile editions, returns this classic title to print for the first time in decades.For over 60 years Successful Drawing has provided a superb resource covering all the techniques needed to master three-dimensional drawing. From the fundamentals of proportion, placement, perspective, planes and pattern, through a detailed examination of scale and the effects and capture of light, to the mastery of conception, construction, contour, character and consistency, Successful Drawing is filled with step-by-step instruction, professional tips and beautiful illustration.Engaging, witty, and wonderfully executed, this is a masterclass for amateur artists and professional illustrators alike.

Book in excellent condition, dust jacket is worn. All pages are clean and intact.

Here is an essential guide that is head and shoulders above the rest! In The Head , expert Andrew Loomis teaches you the basics of drawing the human head, including detailed drawings of a variety of male and female models in different poses. First he covers the basic proportions of the head and the proper placement of facial features. Then he shows you how to render light and shadow, as well as exploring simple techniques for capturing an array of facial expressions and depicting differences in type and character. This comprehensive guide is a welcome addition to any artistÆs drawing reference library!

When youÆre ready to approach movement in your artwork, Figures in Action can help! In this valuable guide, expert Andrew Loomis teaches you the basics of drawing the human figure in action using demonstrations that feature both male and female figures in a variety of poses. He provides a wealth of information for rendering the human form in motion, exploring ways of capturing movement and establishing lines of rhythm with helpful information on proportion and suggesting the ôsweepö of the pose. The author explains a number of drawing methods, including point techniques and brush-and-spatter illusion. This comprehensive guide is a welcome addition to any artistÆs drawing reference library!

3 Dimensional Drawing Revised Edition of Succesful Drawing,pUBLISHED IN 1951 ,AUTHOR Andrew Loomis,is a revised edition of Succesful Drawing.

'MR. WEBSTER, DEFINE EL ARTE DEL DIBUJO COMO UN PROCESO DE DESCRIPCIÓN. ESTO SÓLO PROPORCIONA UNA PÁLIDA IDEA DE LA FUERZA INTERNA QUE TAL EXPRESIÓN CONTIENE. HASTA ES POSIBLE QUE NI SIQUIERA SE LLEGUE A INTERPRETARLA. MUCHAS SON LAS PERSONAS AFICIONADAS A DIBUJAR, AÚN CUANDO CONOZCAN MUY POCO DE SUS REGLAS. ELLAS ACTÚAN COMO EL HOMBRE DE LAS CAVERNAS Y PASAN A LA INMORTALIDAD EN LAS PAREDES DE LOS EDIFICIOS PÚBLICOS...PUESTO QUE ES TAN DIVERTIDO, Y TAN FÁCIL, ES REALMENTE VERGONZOSO NO APRENDER A HACERLO MEJOR' ANDREW LOOMIS

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Andrew Loomis 2 Books Collection Figure Drawing for All It's The illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered among artists - including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered, and Figure Drawing is the first in Titan's programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades.Creative During his career as one of America's most sought-after illustrators, Andrew Loomis (1889-1959) taught at the American Academy of Art in Chicago, and in 1939 he codified his lessons in his first manual, Fun with a Pencil. Four years later it had already been through six printings, and he followed up over the next two decades with a series of even more successful how-to books that remain the gold standard for artists to this day.

How to illustrate the figure in action-turning, twisting, bending, reclining, kneeing, etc. How to achieve a full value range with ink and pencil How to costume your figure drawings How to set the facial features into the head

(W) Gallery 1988 The annual Crazy 4 Cult art show in Los Angeles has quickly become a phenomenon, with thousands of visitors, a million hits on its website, and high profile buyers including Kevin Smith and Edgar Wright, all drawn to the cream of the pop culture-influenced art scene as they celebrate cult movies with art that is surprising, beautiful, and very, very cool. This lavishly produced book presents the best of the first 4 years of the show, with art inspired by such movies as The Big Lebowski, Edward Scissorhands, Blade Runner, Donnie Darko, A Clockwork Orange, Pulp Fiction, and many more. Features a foreword by Kevin Smith.