Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered amongst artists - including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of drawing.
His first book, Fun With a Pencil, published in 1939 is a wonderfully crafted and engaging introduction to drawing, cartooning, and capturing the essence of a subject all while having fun.
With delightful step-by-step instruction from Professor Blook, Loomis's charming alter ego on the page.
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I'm enjoying Loomis' "Fun with a Pencil". He is a great teacher and makes the subject matter easy and understandable. It's one of my few but favorite art books.