• Best Books for Self-Teaching Drawing and Painting

    1 month ago - By Gurney Journey

    Concept artist Alexander Forssberg says: "I've learned everything I know about making art from studying photographs and real life, and reading these books."
    Thanks for mentioning my books, Alexander. I also recommend the other books, and they were all key to my growth. A few notes:
    Drawing the Head and Hands by Andrew LoomisAndrew Loomis was a leading mid-20th century illustrator based in Chicago. He analyzes faces and hands in useful ways using a pencil and paintbrush. Text is encouraging and practical.
    Figure Drawing for All It's Worth by Andrew LoomisGraceful drawings and helpful...
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