--- product_id: 5482526 title: "Drawing the Head and Hands" price: "€ 54.81" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/5482526-drawing-the-head-and-hands store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Classic art bible Top-ranked art guide Master head & hand anatomy Drawing the Head and Hands **Price:** € 54.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✍️ Elevate your art game with the ultimate drawing bible! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Drawing the Head and Hands - **How much does it cost?** € 54.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/5482526-drawing-the-head-and-hands) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Relax & Learn:** Perfect evening companion to sharpen skills and unwind creatively. - • **Proven Bestseller:** Ranked top 10 in Human Figure Art books—join the elite circle. - • **Highly Rated & Trusted:** 4.7⭐ from 2,800+ artists fueling your creative confidence. - • **In-Depth Anatomy Focus:** Detailed breakdown of head and hand construction for precision. - • **Master the Loomis Method:** Unlock foundational drawing techniques trusted by pros. ## Overview Drawing the Head and Hands by Andrew Loomis is a revered classic art book, highly rated and ranked among the top human figure drawing guides. This used copy in good condition offers aspiring and professional artists a practical, in-depth study of anatomy and construction techniques, making it an essential resource for mastering realistic head and hand drawings. ## Description A classic how-to-draw book featuring helpful images as well as in-depth art theory from a legendary illustrator and major influence for comic book and graphic novel artists Famous for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style, illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered amongst classic artists like the great American painter Norman Rockwell and comics and graphic novel artists like Marvel and DC superstar Alex Ross. This in-depth manual for drawing the human head and hands features helpful reference information, theory, and illustrations, with steps for: • Identifying differences and similarities in creating heads between genders and age ranges • Children’s heads from infancy to the teenaged years • The basic block forms and proportions for bones and muscle, head tilts, perspective, and indicating character and expression • Mechanics of the mouth, eyes, and lips, and how to construct noses and ears • Hands of all ages and genders including foreshortening, the hand in action, knuckles, and fingers With everything you need to know to draw like a pro, this 2nd installment in the facsimile editions series returns Loomis’ highly influential series of art instruction books to print for the first time in decades. Review: Dated, but still well worth owning - For some of us "how to draw" books were hard to come by in our younger days. Back in my childhood the only inexpensive instruction books were the large format Walter Foster prints that could be had for $3 or so at the local department stores. The Andrew Loomis hand and head books were rare as hen's teeth and grabbed them whenever I could (even if it meant I couldn't buy a G.I Joe that month). I still own 3 of those Loomis/Foster books and treasure them highly. This book contains everything in those volumes as well as much that was considered too risqué for a family friendly art department. Though Loomis' work can come across as dated, the basics still apply and the "Loomis Method" is still considered one of the best and most adaptable drafting systems within the art community. Loomis was big on showing that ANYONE can draw with the proper for of instruction, he empowered artists of all ages and his work deserves to be more well known outside of the art community. This is a beautiful hardback copy at a magnificent price and could easily serve as the only instruction book an aspiring artist needs Review: The BEST book to level up your drawing game - This is the BIBLE OF DRAWING. The absolute greatest book to understand the foundation of art/anatomy ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #21,739 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Art Encyclopedias #12 in Human Figure Art (Books) #24 in Figure Drawing Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,848 Reviews | ## Images ![Drawing the Head and Hands - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xFxpd299L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dated, but still well worth owning *by B***N on November 3, 2021* For some of us "how to draw" books were hard to come by in our younger days. Back in my childhood the only inexpensive instruction books were the large format Walter Foster prints that could be had for $3 or so at the local department stores. The Andrew Loomis hand and head books were rare as hen's teeth and grabbed them whenever I could (even if it meant I couldn't buy a G.I Joe that month). I still own 3 of those Loomis/Foster books and treasure them highly. This book contains everything in those volumes as well as much that was considered too risqué for a family friendly art department. Though Loomis' work can come across as dated, the basics still apply and the "Loomis Method" is still considered one of the best and most adaptable drafting systems within the art community. Loomis was big on showing that ANYONE can draw with the proper for of instruction, he empowered artists of all ages and his work deserves to be more well known outside of the art community. This is a beautiful hardback copy at a magnificent price and could easily serve as the only instruction book an aspiring artist needs ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The BEST book to level up your drawing game *by J***E on January 11, 2026* This is the BIBLE OF DRAWING. The absolute greatest book to understand the foundation of art/anatomy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is a real help for artists wannabes. *by M***. on July 10, 2025* What a nice go-to book for artists. I love the way it's so free spirit with so many tips and various problems being addressed in ways we all have to learn, if we want to master this very difficult art. ## Frequently Bought Together - Drawing the Head and Hands - Figure Drawing for All It's Worth - Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/5482526-drawing-the-head-and-hands](https://www.desertcart.at/products/5482526-drawing-the-head-and-hands) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*