Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth

 

Description*

The illustrator Andrew Loomis 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.

Where to Find It and Borrowing Time

Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth is shelved as Call # NC765 .L6 2011.

As a book it can be found on Bookstack 2 - Shelf 4. This book can be checked out for a period of 2 weeks for students, faculty and staff.

 

 

About the Author*

Andrew Loomis was born in 1892. After studying art he moved to Chicago, eventually opening his own studio, working in editorial and advertising for most of the top clients at the time including Kellogg's, Coca Cola, Lucky Strike and more. He also became renowned as an art teacher and his instructional books on Realist illustration and art are acclaimed classics in the field.

 

  

Review*

By Alex Ross:

Andrew Loomis’ instruction of how to draw the human figure was one of the first teachings that I would study, inspiring me to try and make my own artwork more realistic. My entire approach to drawing and painting superheroes owes its genesis to Loomis’ work

 

 

Citations

Description, About the Author, and Review taken from Amazon