Drawing The Head And Hands & Figure Drawing 2 Books Collection Set by Andrew Loomis - Non Fiction - Hardback

Titles in This Set:
Drawing the Head and Hands
Figure Drawing for All it's Worth

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover

Overview:
Unlock the core of figure drawing with this expertly curated box set featuring two of Andrew Loomis' landmark instructional manuals: Drawing the Head and Hands and Figure Drawing for All It's Worth. Published as hardcover facsimile editions by Titan Books, this set revives Loomis’ clear, methodical approach to the head, hands, and the full human figure for a new generation of artists. Drawing the Head and Hands tackles the most challenging aspects of portraiture—the head’s proportions, facial planes, expressions, and the expressive potential of the hands—presented in Loomis' clean, realist style that has influenced generations of illustrators. Complementing it, Figure Drawing for All It's Worth expands the toolkit: gesture drawing, proportion, structure, and dynamic poses, with a practical emphasis on constructing figures from simple shapes. Together, these two volumes form a complete, practical foundation for figure drawing, whether you’re studying anatomy, preparing comics, or refining your life-drawing practice. Owning the set provides a seamless, cost-efficient path through Loomis’ enduring methods.

What Makes This Collection Special:
Though each book stands on its own, the duo is crafted for a continuous learning journey. Loomis’ instruction is known for its emphasis on constructive drawing, precise proportions, and how the head and body relate to light and form. The box set captures the evolution of Loomis' approach—from constructing heads and hands to building the whole figure—allowing artists to study the theory and apply it in practice with confidence. The hardcover facsimile editions reproduce the original layouts and diagrams, preserving the instructional flow and the visual clarity that has helped thousands master likeness and gesture. The collection is not just a reference; it's a practical workbook, encouraging repeated study, sketchbook work, and cross-referencing between volumes to reinforce memory and improve retention. For collectors, the Titan editions offer durable spines, museum-like typography, and a tangible sense of legacy that makes the set a standout gift for serious artists.

Books Included in This Collection:
Drawing the Head and Hands
Drawing the Head and Hands distills Loomis's famous approach to portraiture into a rigorous, step-by-step method. It guides you through constructing the skull, defining facial planes, capturing likeness, and conveying expression through gesture and posture in the hands. The book balances anatomical precision with accessible diagrams and clear explanations, helping artists translate complex anatomy into confident line, value, and form. This is a practical manual for anyone who wants to move beyond quick sketches toward believable, living heads and hands.

Figure Drawing for All it's Worth
Figure Drawing for All It's Worth broadens the Loomis system to the full figure, emphasizing gesture, proportion, and dynamic structure. It teaches how to build figures from simple shapes, understand weight and balance, and render three-dimensional form with convincing value. The tone remains practical and encouraging, making it a reliable companion for life drawing sessions, comics, animation, and illustration projects where accurate anatomy and expressive pose make the difference.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This box set is ideal for aspiring illustrators, art students, comics creators, animators, and professional artists looking to deepen their mastery of head, hands, and figure drawing. It's also a superb gift for established fans of Loomis or collectors of Titan's facsimile editions. The hardcover format and faithful reproduction make it well suited to study desks, classrooms, or studio corners, where the clear diagrams and time-tested methods invite regular practice.

Key Benefits:

• Master head construction and expressive hands through Loomis’ time-tested methods
• Develop solid proportions, gesture, and anatomical understanding
• Reproduced in durable Titan hardcover facsimile editions
• Two-volume, cohesive path from head-and-hands drawing to full-figure construction
• Ideal for study, reference, and ongoing practice in art, comics, and illustration
• Beautiful boxed set—perfect for gifting collectors and students

About the Author:
Andrew Loomis (1892–1959) was a renowned American illustrator whose instructional books shaped the practice of figure drawing for decades. His clear, methodical approach teaches artists to see form in the simplest terms and to translate that understanding into accurate likeness and dynamic gesture. The two titles in this box set—Drawing the Head and Hands, and Figure Drawing for All It's Worth—are among his most influential works and are celebrated for their practical, classroom-friendly presentation. Titan’s facsimile editions faithfully reproduce Loomis’ original layouts, diagrams, and visual cues, making these essential references accessible to modern artists while preserving the historical integrity of Loomis’ teaching.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning both volumes in a single, premium box set offers a coherent, structured path through Loomis' approach to figure drawing. You’ll benefit from a consistent method linking head construction to full-figure understanding, with practical exercises you can revisit in a sketchbook. The boxed set is the perfect gift for students, teachers, and art lovers who value timeless drawing techniques presented in a durable, high-quality format. As a complete Loomis study, it provides both historical context and actionable instruction that stands up to contemporary illustration needs.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.