Known for his masterful figure drawing and realistic style, illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892–1959) is still revered among comic book and graphic novel artists and writers. At one time, Loomis' commercial work in advertising and magazines was extremely successful. He created advertisements for the following famous brands: Coca-Cola, Studebaker, Palmolive, etc.
In this book you will find recommendations for drawing perhaps the most difficult parts of the human body - the head and hands. After reading, you will be able to identify differences and similarities in drawing the heads of people of different sexes of any age, learn the basic shapes and proportions of bones and muscles, master the reproduction of the mechanics of the mouth, eyes and lips, as well as the structure of the nose and ears. At the end, the author shared the secrets of drawing hands.
In addition to practical recommendations, the publication contains reflections and observations about art. Loomis inspired and continues to inspire many contemporary artists, such as the famous Marvel and DC illustrator Alex Ross. Let this book inspire you too!