Even though I draw for a living, seeing how other artists work is still like magic to me. I'm always prowling artist's blogs and sites to glean some tiny tid bit that might make my art life easier. I've always been fascinated by drawing books for this same reason. Unfortunately while Barnes and Noble has shelves full of totally useless drawing books, most of the really good ones are out of print . I won't bore you with the ones that you wont be able to find...okay well just a few...you should make a real effort to track down ALL of the Andrew Loomis books (there are pdf versions on line if you hunt around) and get yourself a copy of the Famous Artist School course. Those binders are pure gold..more useful info than you will get at most art schools, I kid you not.
But there is one classic drawing book from the fifties, that by some miracle can still be found in most book stores..and it's cheap too! Drawing the head and figure by Jack Hamm is not flashy, but it's quietly great. He's got some other drawing books as well, but this is best. This is the book I tell people to get when they are interested in drawing because it explains things simply and visually.
I don't know anything about you Mr.Hamm, but thanks!
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This has long been one of my favorite books on drawing, and I recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in cartooning and illustration!
Yes, one of my favorites. Lots of good info in that one. He has some other books too.
Yeah, I have his other books as well but this is the best. The animal one is pretty good, but the best animal drawing book for a comic artist I think is Animal Drawing by Ken Hultgren a disney animator. It really shows how animals work rather than just static drawings.
Thanks alot for this tips. It looks like I have a long night ahead of me. Better put on some coffie!
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