How to Draw the Head: With the Loomis Method

This is a practical guide on how to draw the head and face using the Loomis method. It is a digital PDF workbook, so you can download it instantly after purchase. The exercises in this volume help you build a simple drawing routine.

Volume two of this series focuses on the structure of the head and face. It contains three chapters and uses repetition to make the shapes memorable.

Book Overview

This workbook explains the Loomis method, a drawing system developed by American illustrator and instructor Andrew Loomis. It describes how to create a basic grid for the head or face and use that grid to design a character from any perspective.

The material starts with a sphere and shows how to crop it into the shape of a head. It then moves through the central face line, cheek lines, chin, and facial proportions. Later pages introduce the Loomis face and provide grey templates for practice.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• The story behind the Loomis method and its creator, Andrew Loomis.
• How to start with a sphere and turn it into a basic head shape.
• How to use a segmented cube to keep the face length correct.
• How to place the hairline, eyebrows, nose, and chin in thirds.
• How to draw the cheek lines and add the chin.
• How to proportion the face using the Loomis face guide.
• Practice grids and grey Loomis heads for drawing the ear, nose, and final face.

Why This Book Matters

Andrew Loomis was an influential American illustrator, author, and art instructor. His realistic style has continued to influence popular artists long after his death. This workbook keeps his method practical by breaking the head and face into clear, repeatable steps.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF on supported devices and reading apps. It works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.

FAQ

How do I receive this book? The PDF is available for instant download after purchase.

Is this a physical book? No, this is a digital file only. There is no shipping.

Which devices can I use to read it? You can read it on compatible e-reader apps, tablets, smartphones, and desktop computers.

Work through the exercises at your own pace and use the templates to practice the Loomis method again and again.