Description
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.
Author: Andrew Loomis
Publisher: Titan Books (UK)
Published: 05/31/2011
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.80lbs
Size: 12.35h x 9.25w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9780857680983
ISBN10: 0857680986
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Drawing
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Human Figure
- Art | Reference
Author: Andrew Loomis
Publisher: Titan Books (UK)
Published: 05/31/2011
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.80lbs
Size: 12.35h x 9.25w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9780857680983
ISBN10: 0857680986
BISAC Categories:
- Art | Techniques | Drawing
- Art | Subjects & Themes | Human Figure
- Art | Reference
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. He died in 1959.