BARRON'S 50 Draw and Paint   This great series from Barron's features 50 drawing and painting projects to stretch your skills and imagination. Each design features step-by-step constructional drawings, with instructions for shading and coloring. Readers will also find advice on effective storytelling, avoiding simplistic clichés, seeking out constructive criticism, and maintaining productive work habits. ...
	BARRON'S Light and Shadow in Drawing   Incorporating the essentials of light and shadow in any drawing gives the artwork visual dimension and adds elements of drama and realism. Light and shadow are the main subjects covered in this instructive book for beginning art students, with examples and exercises in still life, landscape drawing, and portraiture. Book ...
	BARRON'S Line and Shading in Drawing   Students are instructed in various line-drawing techniques, including cross-hatching to create shadow effects, and methods for suggesting a variety of textures and surfaces--stone, wood, glass, and fabrics with folds, to name just a few. Finally, art students are instructed in applying these techniques by drawing landscapes, cityscapes, human figures, ...
	BARRON'S The Basics of Drawing   This title enlightens beginning students on the variety of available drawing media, as well as specific paper textures used in drawing. It proceeds with instruction on rendering basic shapes-spheres, cylinders, cones, cubes, and the like—and incorporating these shapes into still lifes, landscapes, and other subjects for illustration. Students also ...
	BARRON'S The Fantasy Illustrator's Technique Book   From conception to publication, the fantasy artist uses a wide range of skills to create magical, mythical, and monstrous characters and worlds of wonder. This indispensable book provides a thorough grounding in the tools and techniques you will need to produce spellbinding fantasy artwork in both traditional and digital ...
	CHARLESBRIDGE Ralph Masiello's Drawing Series   A series of drawing books written and illustrated by Ralph Masiello. These how-to books enable teachers to combine science and history with art. With simple step-by-step instructions, students ages 5-10 will be on their way to drawing masterpieces. Masiello also includes extra challenges for more experienced artists.
	DAVID & CHARLES Artist's Complete Problem Solver   A complete and innovative practical guide that offers you simple solutions to common drawing and painting problems. Solutions are presented through annotated pictures and easy-to-follow techniques. A wide range of subject areas are shown in all media including watercolor, graphite, colored pencil, charcoal acrylic and gouache. Author: Trudy Friend ISBN: 9780715337592 Publisher: ...
	DAVID & CHARLES Drawing from Your Imagination   This book shows anyone who draws and paints how to successfully tap into the envisaged and remembered scenes that form their own imagination. Readers are lead through a unique development course, demonstrating how to access their own imaginations to create engaging and distinctive images. Author: Ron Tiner ISBN: 9780715329252 Publisher: David & Charles
	DESIGN ORIGINALS Zentangle Books   These fabulous and inspiring books feature patterns and projects for basic Zentangle. The samples are popular for all ages. Learn to create fascinating tangle patterns with step-by-step illustrations. Add images and color, combine with rubber stamps and incorporate tangles into fabric art. Enjoy the experience that drawing tangles brings ...
	DK You Can Draw Marvel Characters   From bodies in action to computer-aided coloring, this step-by-step guide teaches budding artists everything they need to know to draw characters from the amazing universe of Marvel Comics. Includes tracing overlays and stencils. Features tips by expert Marvel artists. Three Master Class sections showcase favorite Marvel characters as they evolve from concept ...
	DOVER Drawing the Female Form   An excellent reference from one of the foremost figure-drawing teachers, this classic manual provides painters, illustrators, and sculptors with invaluable instructions on rendering the intricacies of the female figure. Bridgman's 32 black-and-white photographs and 37 progressive drawings offer students and other beginning artists a suitable alternative to the use ...
	DOVER Freehand Perspective and Sketching   The essential guide to rendering perspective, this classic manual uses a series of illustrated exercises and explanations to help artists and students master one of art's greatest challenges. Generations of art students and amateurs have found it an indispensable resource of time-honored principles and methods. More than 260 figures offer ...
	DOVER How to Draw Christmas Pictures   Design holiday cards, ornaments, and window decorations by following simple diagrams composed of circles, squares, ovals, and other configurations. Just a few strokes will produce ready-to-color pictures of Santa, an elf and angel, a snowman, candy cane, rocking horse, and other traditional objects. Author: Barbara Soloff Levy Format: paperback, 30 pgs., ...
	DOVER How to Draw Wizards, Dragons and Other Magical Creatures   How-to book shows youngsters and beginning artists of all ages a simple way to draw portraits of 30 amazing inhabitants from a magical world. Step-by-step illustrations incorporating circles, ovals, squares, rectangles, and other basic shapes show how to depict graceful mermaids, appealing dragons, gentle giants, and other fanciful creatures. ...
	FW 1-2-3 Draw series   A step-by-step drawing instructional series for beginning young artist. Developed for children between the ages of 4 and 8. Author: Freddie Levin Format: 64pp., paperback. 10.6 in. x 8.4 in. Publisher: F+W
	HARPERCOLLINS Anime Art: Easel Does It   With special photography, Anime Art: Easel Does It shows how to draw, ink, and color anime characters, and how to use them to create animated sequences. All materials, equipment, and techniques needed to create anime characters and animated sequences are fully explained and accompanied by a gallery of anime figures ...
	HARPERCOLLINS Manga Art: Easel Does It   Manga Art: Easel Does It takes a subject with which Western audiences may not be too familiar and explains, in lucid and easy to follow text and logical step-by-step diagrams, how to draw in this exciting and innovative style. An introduction explains the comparatively recent origins of manga in ...
	HARPERCOLLINS The Monster Book of Manga: Draw Like the Experts   From comic illustration Studio Joso comes the ultimate guide on how to draw manga. The Monster Book of Manga is divided into sections focusing on the most popular manga figures and themes-Girls, Boys, Samurai, Monsters, and Computer. Each illustration is broken down into six stages accompanied by step-by-step instructions, ...
	J.P. TARCHER Drawing with Children; A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too   This perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. The easy-to-follow lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important ...
	J.P. TARCHER The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain   Translated into 13 languages, with more than 2.5 million copies sold, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. Whether you feel you have little talent and you doubt you could ever learn, or you enjoy drawing but have not ...
	JOHN BLAKE PUBLISHING The Lost Art: The Magic New Way to Paint and Draw   This wonderfully simple book shows you exactly where to begin drawing – and once you start, you won’t want to stop! Starting with how to sketch the basics, such as simple faces, the book progresses in easy-to-follow, step-by-step stages that will have you sketching away in no time. After that, ...
	LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY Ed Emberley's Great Thumbprint Drawing Book   Using thumbprints and simple lines, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to make all sorts of pictures, including funny faces, animals, bugs, and more! This classic book is packed with fun things that kids – and many adults – really want to create. Easy and fun, the book provides ...
	MOTORBOOKS How to Draw Aircraft Like a Pro   This lively and informative guide will help everyone from casual doodlers to artists with professional aspirations draw World War I biplanes, World War II fighters and bombers and modern jet aircraft. Aviation author Charlie Cooper has assembled the work and knowledge of numerous aviation artists in a series of ...
	MOTORBOOKS How To Draw Cars Like a Pro   If you’ve ever wanted to draw and design cars – whether as a blueprint for your own street rod, or simply for the pleasure of creating art – this is the book for you! Best-selling Motorbooks author Thom Taylor updates his 1996 classic with new art from his own ...
	NORTH LIGHT Colored Pencil Solution Book   Colored pencils are a fascinating medium, offering a palette rich with nuance, versatility, and creative potential. This book answers the most commonly asked questions about colored pencil techniques. Over 20 easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrations provide you with all the information you need to create your own colored pencil compositions. Author: Janie Gildow ...
	NORTH LIGHT Draw Now   Draw Now is an easy-to-understand guide for beginners. Covering all the basics, it includes 30 easy exercises that teach progressive skills with easy-to-follow instructions. The "no accessories required" lessons allow the reader to just pick up a pencil and begin drawing. Author: Ruth Glenn Little ISBN 9781581805956 Publisher: North Light, 2005
	NORTH LIGHT Drawing for the Absolute Beginner   This book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined! The book covers it all – from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on drawing reflections, designing strong compositions and mastering perspective. At ...
	NORTH LIGHT Drawing with Your Artist's Brain   If you think you can't draw, it's all in your head...literally! Every time you pick up a pencil, a battle rages between the two sides of your brain. This book is here to show you that the secret to creating true-to-life renderings is silencing your logical brain and letting ...
	NORTH LIGHT Keys to Drawing with Imagination   Staggering in both originality and sheer magnitude, this guide shows you how to begin with old sketches and spontaneous doodles and how to follow their lead to better drawing and more creative expression. Page after page of strategies, prompts, and creative kick-starts take you deep into unexplored creative territory. Author: ...
	NORTH LIGHT Lifelike Drawing with Lee Hammond   In this book, Lee Hammond shows readers how to make their work more realistic. The book is filled with concise step-by-step instructions and basic techniques. Lessons for shading, drawing basic shapes and creating textures with a variety of subject matter such as people, animals and everyday objects are included. Author: ...
	NORTH LIGHT Sketchbook Confidential   This book takes you inside the creative processes of 42 artists through their personal sketches and an occasional finished piece. Each artist shares details of their technique and the risks, lessons, mistakes and dreams that lead them every day. Editor and Publisher: North Light ISBN: 9781440308598
	NORTH LIGHT The Drawing Bible   The Drawing Bible is the definitive resource artists need in order to master the important medium of drawing. As a complete drawing course, the book teaches how to draw and how to use drawing materials. Award winning artist Craig Nelson provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions that cover: Crucial drawing principles, from perspective ...
	NORTH LIGHT Ultimate Guide to Colored Pencil   This book features everything beginners need for success with traditional and watercolor pencils. It includes over 30 easy-to-follow step-by-step demonstrations. The popular handbook-sized spiral-bound format makes this an easy-to-use reference. A bonus DVD features a complete colored pencil workshop with the author. Author: Gary Greene ISBN: 9781600613913 Publisher: North Light, 2010
	ON AIR VIDEO Drawing From the Manikin -- DVD   The traditional artist's wooden manikin is more than a benign studio prop. It's a great tool for practicing figure drawing, while testing your knowledge of human anatomy. In this video, artist Larry Withers shows you how to pose and render the manikin, and then to transform your drawing by ...
	ON AIR VIDEO Learn to See, Learn to Draw -- DVD   Drawing is a skill, like riding a bike or throwing a ball. The key is to understand what you're drawing. Once you understand your subject, the act of drawing becomes a less daunting process. In this video, artist Larry Withers will show you how to draw by introducing and building ...
	PUTNAM Drawing For Older Children & Teens   Everyone can learn to draw--and feel truly proud of the results--using Mona Brookes' proven drawing methods. Now the author of America's best-selling art instruction book for young children provides a complete course for older children, teens, and adult beginners. In Part I, you'll discover the many different styles you ...
	RANDOM HOUSE The Draw 50 Ways   How to Draw Cats, Puppies, Horses, Buildings, Birds, Aliens, Boats, Trains and Everything Else Under the Sun. For more than thirty years, the bestselling Draw 50 series has shown children how to create everything from puppies to ships, horses to skyscrapers, and aliens to racing cars. In this new ...
	READER'S DIGEST The Complete Drawing Set   With two pull-out instruction books and a fabulous starter kit of tools, this set is a complete guide to the art of drawing. Explore a wide range of useful techniques with studies especially crafted for you to practice, improve your skills, and create your own works of art. With ...
	RUNNING PRESS Do You Doodle?   Do you draw? Do you scribble? Do you DOODLE? You'll have no choice with this book by Nikalas Catlow, which features over 200 incomplete drawings and doodles for you to complete as you see fit! Simplistic, silly, or scintillating, your doodles will be limited only by your own imagination! ...
	SIMON & SCHUSTER Mark Kistler's Draw Squad   As "Commander Mark" on his national PBS TV series The Secret City, Mark Kistler has taught 10 million viewers of all ages how to draw. Mark Kistler's Draw Squad gathers all his zany, effective shortcuts to basic drawing skills into a book that will delight would-be artists of all ...
	STERLING Art of Sketching   With just a few bold, quick, and spontaneous strokes, a sketch can capture the spirit of any subject. This outstanding guide teaches everything a novice needs to know to master the art of sketching. Richly illustrated with close-ups of works in progress, it offers strategies for composing intuitively, gaining control ...
	VAN NOSTRAND REINHOLD Pencil Sketching   Author Thomas C. Wang explains the fundamental principles of pencil sketching as simply as possible for the beginning student or layman, covering such topics as types of sketching, equipment, papers, techniques, line, composition, shading, landforms, vegetation, water and sky, shade and shadow, buildings, broadstroke, human figures, and cars. The ...
	WALTER FOSTER How To Series: Drawing   Each Drawing book in the How to Draw and Paint Series focuses on a particular subject, explaining the materials needed to get started as well as the basic techniques and special effects used to develop drawings to their fullest. Simple step-by-step instructions and clear demonstrations make it easy for ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Drawing and Painting with Colored Pencil   Colored pencils are convenient, neat, portable, economical, forgiving. Now they're even more ideal for beginning artists because they're available in amazing new water soluble versions. One of the first books to cover water soluble colored pencil techniques in depth. Start with a drawing in colored pencil, then add water ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Drawing For The Absolute And Utter Beginner   Based on her own successful courses and workshops, Claire Watson Garcia's Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner gives novice artists the tools to make competent, often eloquent drawings. Using a positive, accepting tone that teaches "how to find what works" as a practical skill, Garcia presents a series of ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL How to Draw What You See   When it was originally published in 1970, How to Draw What You See zoomed to the top of Watson-Guptill’s best-seller list—and it has remained there ever since. “I believe that you must be able to draw things as you see them—realistically,” wrote Rudy de Reyna in his introduction. Today, generations ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Starting To Draw   This title, part of The Artist's Painting Library, is a step-by-step art instruction book. It features instructions to get you started on drawing landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. You'll receive tips on techniques, tools, basic forms, and light and shade. Featured are 10 step-by-step demonstrations and over 175 black ...
	WILEY PUBLISHING, INC. Drawing for Dummies   Drawing is a skill that you can take with you anywhere--and it lasts a lifetime! Drawing For Dummies tells you how to render anything that catches your eye, including your family and friends, nature, and cityscapes. Brenda Hoddinott, a self-taught artist, shares her decades of drawing experience through step-by-step ...
	WRITER'S DIGEST Draw Series   The Writer's Digest Draw Series includes instructional books detailing how to illustrate some of the most popular (and difficult) designs to master. Whether you'd like to master drawing tricked-out hot rods or Jurassic-era dinosaurs, the techniques you need to elevate your talent to the next level are contained in ...