Andrew Loomis books in order
American artist
- Lived
- 1892–1959
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Andrew Loomis published 7 books, beginning with Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (1943).
Updated September 2026
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Figure Drawing for All It's Worth
Andrew Loomis's most-read book.
Other books in order

Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (1943)

How to Draw and Paint (1943)

Fun With a Pencil (1945)

Creative Illustration (1947)

Successful Drawing (1951)

Three-dimensional Drawing (1958)

Drawing (1998)
About Andrew Loomis
William Andrew Loomis was an American illustrator, writer, and art instructor. His commercial work was featured prominently in advertising and magazines. However, Loomis is best known as the writer of a series of instructional art books printed throughout the 20th century, and also as the inventor of the "Loomis method". Long after his death, Loomis's realistic style has continued to influence popular artists.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Andrew Loomis FAQ
- How many books has Andrew Loomis written?
- Andrew Loomis published 7 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Andrew Loomis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Figure Drawing for All It's Worth.
- What is Andrew Loomis's last book?
- Three-dimensional Drawing (1958).
- What is Andrew Loomis's most famous book?
- Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (1943) is Andrew Loomis's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.