I understand and I had this book for a year before I really began taking it seriously. The more I studied it the more it became clear what Loomis was trying to teach. Spend some quality time with it and let me know how it works out for you.
If you aren't familiar with Harold Speed, I can highly recommend "The Practice and Science of Drawing." This is more of a philosophical book, with most content being in the form of text. I found that it had some valuable insights to offer.
I just came across your channel. I see you are relatively new to the scene. You say you are a new artist, but you've had schooling, training, etc. You've advanced fairly rapidly, probably because you can draw perfect images as an engraver. I am simply trying to relate. You understand and practice shading, and cross-hatching, and have perspective and construction under full control. I am saying all this because I began drawing two years ago, having no knowledge at all. Zero, nothing, nada. I spend at least 5 hours a day drawing, sketching, painting, and coloring. Learning as much as I can. I am 71 years old. I don't have years to develop into any great master, nor do I aspire to be so. Art from photography is a smooth transition. It lent me the knowledge to grasp composition and gradients and foreshortening. Light and tone, values, etc. But I am struggling with landscapes, everyday still life, shapes and angles. Somedays my skills surprise me, other days I feel as if I am starting all over. But anyway, enough of my yarning. I love sketch booking, and people brave enough to show their sketches. Its nice to see the transition in new artists. I am getting to the point of uploading my own journey as well, and listening to you is an encouragement. But when I do upload, I pray you take a boo and you will see just how bad I was in the beginning. It was actually pathetic, really. 😊😊😊
Thanks for the compliment. I did go to art school 22 years ago and had to take a few drawing classes. Although I haven’t drawn since then I can say that having a career in design and photography was helpful. I should also post some of my initial and embarrassing attempts at drawing just so there is a reference. Being an engraver has also been helpful in as much as I have to pay attention to detail and design. We are on similar paths. Thanks for commenting and I look forward to following your journey as well.
I got the "Sketching Bug" 2 months ago. I started by seeing a YT video "short" on drawing a humming bird...I now have 36 sketches. There are some lame ones, but most are pretty good. I did a couple using the Loomis method (from YT videos) and they came nice. ("Girl w/ parrot in hand" and "Rose in Hand") I also bought a couple books. One of the books is for "Children", but there are some very good drawings in there, like the "Flying Eagle" I just finished. There are 40 simple instructional drawings in that Children's Art book. After I do them all, I will give the book to my neighbor who have small children. TIP: Check out any LOCAL RESOURCES. I'm taking a 10 lesson (once a week), "Adult Community Education"--adult group lessons. The course is "Beginning Drawing" Classes. Right up my alley--lol Good video. 5 STARS and a SUB! --Van
That’s great Van! I’m happy to hear about your enthusiasm. It sounds like you have found a way to make it work for you. Great ideas. Keep it up. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I want to make a casual observation, I have noticed that in his books, people look physically different in the faces now. You can tell his drawings are from a long time ago, and I don't know what it is, but the people then looked so different than now. The changes are very subtle. Have you ever noticed that?
Good observation! I think more than anything it’s the hairstyle. The same when I look at my high school yearbook and compare it to my little cousin’s high school friends now.
Until you have enough knowledge & experience to develop your own process, use someone else's. & Loomis is a great one to use. For the figure, I would suggest Burne Hogarth's series on Dynamic Drawing. Fabulous resource for the figure in perspective, movement & foreshortening.
I agree. I was looking at the Hogarth book but I went with the Loomis figure drawing book. I assumed there would be a consistency with this head and hands method. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
Bro I just fell on your video and it is extremely enjoyable. The loomis method is really what I was looking for, I'll definitely buy this book.
I’m happy it’s interesting for you. I wish you a lot of luck. Thanks for checking out my videos!
Honestly I wasn't a fan of the Loomis method before. But looking at these drawings, they're beautiful. Pure art. Now I want this book for inspiration!
I understand and I had this book for a year before I really began taking it seriously. The more I studied it the more it became clear what Loomis was trying to teach. Spend some quality time with it and let me know how it works out for you.
If you aren't familiar with Harold Speed, I can highly recommend "The Practice and Science of Drawing." This is more of a philosophical book, with most content being in the form of text. I found that it had some valuable insights to offer.
That sounds like something I would love. Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll check it out.
I just came across your channel. I see you are relatively new to the scene. You say you are a new artist, but you've had schooling, training, etc. You've advanced fairly rapidly, probably because you can draw perfect images as an engraver. I am simply trying to relate. You understand and practice shading, and cross-hatching, and have perspective and construction under full control. I am saying all this because I began drawing two years ago, having no knowledge at all. Zero, nothing, nada. I spend at least 5 hours a day drawing, sketching, painting, and coloring. Learning as much as I can. I am 71 years old. I don't have years to develop into any great master, nor do I aspire to be so. Art from photography is a smooth transition. It lent me the knowledge to grasp composition and gradients and foreshortening. Light and tone, values, etc. But I am struggling with landscapes, everyday still life, shapes and angles. Somedays my skills surprise me, other days I feel as if I am starting all over. But anyway, enough of my yarning. I love sketch booking, and people brave enough to show their sketches. Its nice to see the transition in new artists. I am getting to the point of uploading my own journey as well, and listening to you is an encouragement. But when I do upload, I pray you take a boo and you will see just how bad I was in the beginning. It was actually pathetic, really. 😊😊😊
Thanks for the compliment. I did go to art school 22 years ago and had to take a few drawing classes. Although I haven’t drawn since then I can say that having a career in design and photography was helpful. I should also post some of my initial and embarrassing attempts at drawing just so there is a reference. Being an engraver has also been helpful in as much as I have to pay attention to detail and design. We are on similar paths. Thanks for commenting and I look forward to following your journey as well.
I got the "Sketching Bug" 2 months ago. I started by seeing a YT video "short" on drawing a humming bird...I now have 36 sketches. There are some lame ones, but most are pretty good. I did a couple using the Loomis method (from YT videos) and they came nice. ("Girl w/ parrot in hand" and "Rose in Hand") I also bought a couple books. One of the books is for "Children", but there are some very good drawings in there, like the "Flying Eagle" I just finished. There are 40 simple instructional drawings in that Children's Art book. After I do them all, I will give the book to my neighbor who have small children. TIP: Check out any LOCAL RESOURCES. I'm taking a 10 lesson (once a week), "Adult Community Education"--adult group lessons. The course is "Beginning Drawing" Classes. Right up my alley--lol Good video.
5 STARS and a SUB!
--Van
That’s great Van! I’m happy to hear about your enthusiasm. It sounds like you have found a way to make it work for you. Great ideas. Keep it up. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
I want to make a casual observation, I have noticed that in his books, people look physically different in the faces now. You can tell his drawings are from a long time ago, and I don't know what it is, but the people then looked so different than now. The changes are very subtle.
Have you ever noticed that?
Good observation! I think more than anything it’s the hairstyle. The same when I look at my high school yearbook and compare it to my little cousin’s high school friends now.
I think it’s going to be useful to learn and practice.
It’s very useful. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I like the loomis method of drawing. The economic style, great use of charcoal.
I agree. I believe economy is its essence although it can be carried further into great detail. Thanks for watching!
Thanking you it was very interesting
I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Looks good.
Thanks!
Until you have enough knowledge & experience to develop your own process, use someone else's. & Loomis is a great one to use. For the figure, I would suggest Burne Hogarth's series on Dynamic Drawing. Fabulous resource for the figure in perspective, movement & foreshortening.
I agree. I was looking at the Hogarth book but I went with the Loomis figure drawing book. I assumed there would be a consistency with this head and hands method. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
Make a book ( reflecting self.). He did
True. Thanks for watching
lol I thought you drew all that in the thumbnail..
Ha! I wish. That’s my goal and a great idea. I think eventually I’ll try to replicate that page. Thanks for watching!
Me too 😅