Fun With a Pencil: How Everybody Can Learn to Draw William Andrew Loomis Book

Fun with a Pencil: How Everybody Can Easily Learn to Draw is a delightful, beginner-friendly drawing guide for anyone who’s ever wanted to sketch with confidence. Perfect for parents, teachers, hobbyists, and aspiring artists, this hardcover edition offers timeless instruction from a master illustrator — clear, playful, and designed to make learning enjoyable. Ideal as a starter book for children or adults, it’s a lasting resource that turns intimidation into creative momentum.

This edition retains all original charm and technical insight. Title in this Set: Fun with a Pencil: How Everybody Can Easily Learn to Draw
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780857687609

Andrew Loomis, revered among artists and illustrators, delivers an engaging approach to drawing through the persona of Professor Blook. First published in 1939, this book introduced the approachable “Loomis method” that generations of creatives still rely on today. The playful tone, step-by-step lessons, and clear examples make complex concepts feel simple — from basic shapes and proportions to character drawing and cartooning.

What you’ll find inside:

• Friendly step-by-step instruction: Professor Blook guides readers through each exercise, turning practice into an enjoyable learning experience.
• Foundational techniques: Learn to break subjects into simple forms, understand perspective, and master proportion — essential skills for realistic and stylized drawing alike.
• Cartooning and character work: Loomis reveals how to capture personality and expression, making this book useful for aspiring comic artists and illustrators.
• Practical exercises: Designed for repeated practice, the lessons are approachable for children, teens, and adult learners, making it a versatile teaching tool.

Benefits at a glance:

• Builds confidence with progressive lessons that start simple and grow in complexity
• Perfect for classroom use, homeschooling, or one-on-one tutoring
• Makes a thoughtful gift for budding artists, art students, and fans of classic illustration
• From an influential, award-recognized illustrator whose methods shaped 20th-century commercial art

Why this edition stands out: Andrew Loomis’s influence is visible in the work of contemporary artists, including comics superstar Alex Ross. This hardcover release preserves the practical diagrams and charismatic commentary that made the original beloved — a reliable, physical reference that sits comfortably on an artist’s shelf. Trusted by parents and teachers who want a proven, structured approach to teaching drawing, it’s more than a how-to book; it’s a creative confidence-builder.

Whether you’re buying for a child taking their first creative steps, an adult returning to art, or a classroom seeking a classic instructional text, Fun with a Pencil is a timeless choice. It’s a perfect gift, an ideal resource for beginner lessons, and a keepsake from a bestselling, influential author whose methods continue to inspire new generations of artists.