Showing posts with label Andrew Loomis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andrew Loomis. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Refresh Yourself

Speaking of Andrew Loomis, I tend to think of him only as a 1940s illustrator, not always realizing he'd been in the game for some time, with some plush assignments.

Andrew Loomis — Coca Cola ad — mid 1920s

For All It's Worth

Got a word from Daniel that the artistically worshipped book Figure Drawing for All its Worth is back in print and available—and he gives us a link to information here.

The book has been available on the 'net as a digital doc, but that can't top having the real deal as part of your reference library.

And HERE is a scan from my copy of the original volume that was and is a cornerstone, not only in the education and edification of myriads of illustrators, but also in the wholesome and healthy appreciation of the undraped female form.

Andrew Loomis — Reclining Figure