Figure Drawing by Andrew Loomis (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Figure Drawing by Andrew Loomis 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 Titans programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For nearly 70 years Figure Drawing For All Its Worth has provided a seminal course covering all the techniques needed to master drawing the figure. Hailed by the American Academy of Art as "one of the most brilliant contributions that figure drawing has ever received" Loomiss book is packed with beautiful examples to help you master anatomy and capture the human form at any age, in movement and at rest. Notes Andrew Loomis is one of the most renowned and influential names in illustration. For nearly 70 years, generations of artists have delighted in his drawing and teaching style. Author Biography 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 of the time including Kelloggs, Coca Cola, Lucky Strike, and more. He also became renowned as an art teacher and his instructional books on illustration and art are acclaimed classics in the field. He died in 1959. Review "My entire approach to drawing and painting superheroes owes its genesis to Loomis work." (Alex Ross)" Long Description For nearly 70 years Figure Drawing For All Its Worth has provided a seminal course covering all the techniques needed to master drawing the figure. Hailed by the American Academy of Art as "one of the most brilliant contributions that figure drawing has ever received" Loomiss book is packed with beautiful examples to help you master anatomy and capture the human form at any age, in movement and at rest. Review Quote "Andrew Loomis books were a formative influence on my life and art. My mother is an illustrator herself who worked in the era of Loomis heyday, and she passed his art instruction books on to me. 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." - Alex Ross "Holding this book is like holding a time capsule, beautifully Details ISBN0857680986 Author Andrew Loomis Short Title FIGURE DRAWING Publisher Titan Books (UK) Language English ISBN-10 0857680986 ISBN-13 9780857680983 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-05-27 Imprint Titan Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 743.4 Illustrations b/w illustrations throughout Pages 204 Birth 1892 Edition Facsimile edition NZ Release Date 2011-05-27 Audience General AU Release Date 2011-06-01 UK Release Date 2011-05-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:36604510;

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