Book 1. Master of anatomy. The ideal body

With Joe Madureira, Adam Hughes, Kim Jung Gi, J. Scott Campbell, Humberto Ramos, Francisco Herrera, Pascal Campion, Florian Satzinger and 125 more amazing artists!

The Book

Andrew Loomis created the Ideal Male and Female references over 70 years ago and since then generations of artists have used them to understand the complex proportions of human anatomy. But while the art world has evolved dramatically, these classic references have remained unchanged. We believe it's time for a refresh.

Masters of Anatomy is a collection of artistic anatomy bringing together the work of over 130 famous artists like Adam Hughes, Joe Madureira (Joe Mad), Humberto Ramos, Franciso Herrera and others that have worked for Disney, Dreamworks, Pixar, Marvel and D. C. Comics. Each artist recreates the Ideal Male and Female illustrated in their own signature style and without the aid of external reference. Each angle is neutral, symetrical and unposed showing the front, side and 3/4 front angles in a classic animation turn-around. The goal: to translate a decades-old sketch into something more relevant to a modern aesthetic. The result is a volume unlike anything that exists today. A must have for any aspiring artist; digital or traditional.

The Artists

We solicited work artists from all over the world working in very different industries - comic books, video games, animation, illustration and even children's books . Each artist was carefully chosen for their style, appeal and транспортний knowledge of anatomy. Together they have produced 260 unique male and female anatomies with 780 angles all beautifully drawn for you to examine and explore.

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for any artist interested in human anatomy and proportions. By examining the subtle differences between similar drawings you will strengthen your knowledge of the human anatomy and  begin to recognize which areas contain the majority of deviations. Though Loomis's sketches are a fantastic tool, we believe that a single reference is limiting and counter-intuitive to creative minds. It makes the learning curve rigid and inflexible. We believe multiple references are needed to examine the true definition of an ideal". And since the drawings appear in the same place on each page it makes side-by-side comparison much easier and more fun. The end goal is to help artists develop their own unique style and voice.