Your overview statement just a little more than a minute in the video is baseless. You open to a page of slightly more stylized faces and then have the gall to assume that is the aim of the book. 😂 Didn't even read the page or look at other pages before saying that.
it primarily comes down to how you learn and what you prefer, ultimately the material is still the same but some people prefer the literal book there to look close at, tab for reference and trace or draw over. Having a PDF just means it is digital but if you want some pages physical only, you can also print them off. Hope this helps!
@@naomismith6770 for me I have ADHD so I prefer video courses over books. I've bought a lot of art books and I've only been able to finish a few of them. It's just easier for me to focus actually watching a video and following along and then practicing it on my own
Loomis is good reference but is not a self teaching book. He makes massive leaps in how drawings are created without explaining the finite details. Probably great books to have if you were one of his students and had the basics taught to you by him.
That’s what im saying!! I literally just started reading the book right now. Im on page 35 and I’ve noticed he jumps ahead way into the future without really explaining or going into detail what’s at hand in the moment. Makes it seem like the book is out of chronological order 😒
I have the book and I keep meaning to use it. I think I have a tendency to think I have to start at the beginning of a book but in this case it might be better if I jump straight to the section on hands. I do life drawing once a week and even though I try to draw what I see I fail miserably with hands. Having well drawn models to study and copy ought to give guidance when confronted with the real thing? Perhaps I should aim to do this before the next class and see if it helps.
I know it's a good book but it's hard to understand compared to Modern books the language that he uses it makes it sound complicated compared to a modern book where it's more straightforward I read the book and I couldn't understand what he was saying until I actually saw someone uses method on a video
@@christianrodriguez8182 a more experienced now with drawing after taking quite a bit of courses. Really no art book teaches you step by step. You have to make up your own curriculum to practice it. It doesn't tell you how you should practice. You just have to figure it out. Art is very self-directed. If you can't like make up your own study schedule, you won't really progress. Very far. There are certain step-by-step books, but the majority of all art books don't give you any sort of exercises.
Yeah, that's true. Everyone recommends his more beginner book. First fun with a pencil. Haven't read it though, but a lot of professionals say it's pretty good as a starter@@pentachronic
Eric, I have a couple recommendations to check out.... for sure there are books out there that are diverse and inclusive but I'd like to find one that has similarities to the Loomis book in terms of talking about head structure.
Your overview statement just a little more than a minute in the video is baseless. You open to a page of slightly more stylized faces and then have the gall to assume that is the aim of the book. 😂 Didn't even read the page or look at other pages before saying that.
You did an awesome job explaining the book in a short time
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yay!!! Love the Andrew Loomis book series.
Thanks Buddy!
Is there a big difference when it comes to studying it from a pdf vs the physical book?
it primarily comes down to how you learn and what you prefer, ultimately the material is still the same but some people prefer the literal book there to look close at, tab for reference and trace or draw over. Having a PDF just means it is digital but if you want some pages physical only, you can also print them off. Hope this helps!
💯 percent difference.
@@naomismith6770 for me I have ADHD so I prefer video courses over books. I've bought a lot of art books and I've only been able to finish a few of them. It's just easier for me to focus actually watching a video and following along and then practicing it on my own
Loomis is good reference but is not a self teaching book. He makes massive leaps in how drawings are created without explaining the finite details. Probably great books to have if you were one of his students and had the basics taught to you by him.
Thanks.
That’s what im saying!! I literally just started reading the book right now. Im on page 35 and I’ve noticed he jumps ahead way into the future without really explaining or going into detail what’s at hand in the moment. Makes it seem like the book is out of chronological order 😒
@@christianrodriguez8182 Thank you.
Do u think it is necessary to read everything in this book, or can i just read the plates?
On the contrary. 📚
I have the book and I keep meaning to use it. I think I have a tendency to think I have to start at the beginning of a book but in this case it might be better if I jump straight to the section on hands. I do life drawing once a week and even though I try to draw what I see I fail miserably with hands. Having well drawn models to study and copy ought to give guidance when confronted with the real thing? Perhaps I should aim to do this before the next class and see if it helps.
For hands I recommend you to check Marco Bucci vids! I have been practicing with his method and been doing better at executing references :D
How much is the book?
I know it's a good book but it's hard to understand compared to Modern books the language that he uses it makes it sound complicated compared to a modern book where it's more straightforward I read the book and I couldn't understand what he was saying until I actually saw someone uses method on a video
Loomis makes assumptions about your knowledge. That’s the problem in his books.
I’m only on page 35 and he seems to be all over the place by this point and ahead of himself instead of taking it step by step
@@christianrodriguez8182 a more experienced now with drawing after taking quite a bit of courses. Really no art book teaches you step by step. You have to make up your own curriculum to practice it. It doesn't tell you how you should practice. You just have to figure it out. Art is very self-directed. If you can't like make up your own study schedule, you won't really progress. Very far. There are certain step-by-step books, but the majority of all art books don't give you any sort of exercises.
Yeah, that's true. Everyone recommends his more beginner book. First fun with a pencil. Haven't read it though, but a lot of professionals say it's pretty good as a starter@@pentachronic
Thanks, Lacey. I'll get this book. Can you recommend a book that is more up-to-date and diversity inclusive?
Eric, I have a couple recommendations to check out.... for sure there are books out there that are diverse and inclusive but I'd like to find one that has similarities to the Loomis book in terms of talking about head structure.