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misshoneybug's review against another edition
5.0
This is a classic. Even if nowadays you can find all kinds of books about figure drawing, many of them simplify it too much in order to make the subject seem easier and give you the impression that you will learn faster and without effort. Wrong. Andrew Loomis gives full and clear explanation of everything that needs to be learned for those pursuing an artistic career. However, if you just want to know how to imitate figure drawings as a hobby or out of curiosity and don't plan to invest time for further developing your skills and prefer instant gratification, then this might not be the book for you. This book is for those serious about drawing and willing to spend many hours practicing and doing the exercises suggested by Loomis. Great for self-taught artists.
If you find this book too challenging but want to get at this level of good, I recommend you to first check Loomis' [b:Fun with a Pencil|1027978|Fun with a Pencil|Andrew Loomis|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1207374284s/1027978.jpg|1014231]
If you find this book too challenging but want to get at this level of good, I recommend you to first check Loomis' [b:Fun with a Pencil|1027978|Fun with a Pencil|Andrew Loomis|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1207374284s/1027978.jpg|1014231]
jailala's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.0
Quite interesting and good information but for a very specific type of drawing/advertising
lipsandpalms's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I had found this book sooner. It gives such easy to understand instruction and teaches good habits in an absorbing way. The advice on approaching commercial usage of art is a bit outdated but that is my only gripe with reading this. Understandable considering its original publish date.
prescottarot's review against another edition
4.0
I love this book. It's old fashioned but that's okay, especially when it comes to a book on drawing. I can't think of anything that would stop being relevant fifty years from now... The figures may be a little idealized in proportions but you can learn just as much from it. Andrew Loomis writes to the reader like a friend. This book is perfect for reading with a cup of coffee and your sketchbook nearby.
stormslegacy's review against another edition
5.0
If you are interested in drawing you cannot go wrong with picking up this book. Loomis is incredible, one of the art gods. Everything you ever needed to know to draw a person is within these pages, all you need is a keen sense of observation and the willingness to practice.
maanorchidee's review against another edition
4.0
To be honest, I didn't read it. What's there to read? I just downloaded the PDF through goodreads and I'm keeping it on my laptop for future reference. Also putting it in my "school" shelf for that reason. I'm still giving it 4 stars because a) I want to rate books and b) I skimmed through it and it looks good.
mewpasaurus's review against another edition
4.0
For an aspiring artist or the illustrator who may be out of practice, Loomis' book is very insightful and instructional on how to best draw the figure. This book covers everything from gestures to fully clothed examples (drapery).
He covers both male and female forms and even delves into discussing how best to draw child and infant subjects.
My only real gripe is that because this book was originally published in 1943, some of the text (if you choose to actually read it) is really out-of-date and doesn't apply anymore as 'current'. He talks about a lot of illustrators and painters who were famous.. back in 1920-1940 all of which are dead now.
Other than that, this is an excellent book for all artists who wish to improve their figure drawing skills, especially those that may be on a tight budget and do not have access to a live model all the time.
He covers both male and female forms and even delves into discussing how best to draw child and infant subjects.
My only real gripe is that because this book was originally published in 1943, some of the text (if you choose to actually read it) is really out-of-date and doesn't apply anymore as 'current'. He talks about a lot of illustrators and painters who were famous.. back in 1920-1940 all of which are dead now.
Other than that, this is an excellent book for all artists who wish to improve their figure drawing skills, especially those that may be on a tight budget and do not have access to a live model all the time.
burritomadness's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed this, even with the sexism of the time. Think I might pick up more of his books.