Divided into seven sections: Line, Tone, Color, Telling the Story, Creating Ideas, Fields of Illustration, and Experimenting and Studies, this book is filled with instructions, tips, insider experiences, and incredible illustrations.

During his career as one of America's most sought-after illustrators, Loomis (1889-1959) taught at the American Academy of Art in Chicago."Creative Illustration" is considered Loomis' magnum opus, which was aimed primarily at the professional-level illustrator.

“Creative Illustration is a 300 page tome bursting at the seams with essentials of image creation and Andrew Loomis’ beautiful work, sage advice and straightforward instruction.” – Lines and Colors