The Eye of the Painter by Andrew Loomis

The Eye of the Painter Reviews

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  James

  This is Loomis's final book where he presents many of his theories on painting and its creation. It uses examples from other artists and does cover a bit of abstract art but it mostly covers representational painting. Most of the art is shown black and white, even though the original was in color, a cost cutting measure. While there is some technique in here, some of it is obsolete, I doubt you will run across any lead based paints and there are other basic color triads that are available based on modern pigments. I agree with Loomis that a beginner should start out with representational art first, but I know many who disagree with that. An interesting read on art theory, but his books on illustration are better.
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  Todd

  This is one of the best/most inspiring books i have read on painting. Loomis is a master at setting up guidelines and looking at drawing/painting in a very technical way, but he also has an artist's spirit and relay's the fundamentals of layout, design, and color theory in this book.(in accordance with his style)
  It is a very easy to read, and has some moments that you won't find in other artist's books. I believe also that his books are free to download in pdf form on some sites. Check it out if you get a chance, it is not printed anymore but worth the time reading, i guarantee you will get something out of it.
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  Robin Tobin (On the back porch reading)

  I love Andrew's style for physical anatomy sketching..
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  Hala

  اهم مافيه انه ازاي تاخد الكادر
  
  لو قدامك منظر او بترسم في حته
  
  landscape
  
  ايه اللي ممكن يشكّل لوحة في المكان ده
  
  تاخد ايه وماتاخدش ايه
  
  زائد المنظور
  
  والاسكتش المبدئي
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  Aja

  I have to say that for his last book, Loomis did pretty well in covering a lot of the fundamentals for amateur artists. Though some of his advice can be a bit disagreeable because of the times and tastes of artists and viewers have changed, much of what he states for aspiring artists and how to execute the principles of art and design still stand pretty true.
  
  While I'm not a beginner, I find that a lot of what he had to say to be useful in improving my own artwork currently. I hope to apply those things more frequently, especially in reading his other helpful books in the future.
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  Helsean K.

  This book, along with every other book written by Andrew Loomis is a MUST-READ for ANY artist. The knowledge attained is priceless! Whatever I read after discovering Loomis, I find way too basic and ordinary!
  Loomis’ books have that ‘magical’ feeling of discovering a treasure through a book after finishing it! I recommend this book above all, but all his other books as well, to all artists.
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  Joseph Fidelis

  The guidelines are well articulated. It's a book relevant for every artist most especially artists that are trying to find their voice in art
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  Mario Russo

  Solid stuff as always from Loomis.
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  Melissa

  Can read here:
  http://illustrationage.files.wordpres...
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  Michelle

  Any andrew loomis book is required for the beginner (or seasoned) artist. I haven't been able to put this much into use yet because i am still dabbling, but I found it very informative.