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Guide to Drawing Manga Fantasy Furries

and Other Anthropomorphic Creatures (Over 700 illustrations)

by Ryo Sumiyoshi ...

Part human, part animal — all fantastic!Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book—presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with ... Read more

$14.39 USD

Part human, part animal — all fantastic!Veteran illustrator Ryo Sumiyoshi stretches the boundaries of fantasy human-animal hybrids in his new book—presenting not just the usual jungle beasties but a fascinating array of strange and unusual creatures found nowhere else! Sumiyoshi's extensive sketchbook ideas, drawing tips and full-color examples combine insights on body structures and movement with
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Draw What You See Not What You Think You See: Learn How to Draw for Beginners

by Rachel Shirley ...

Does drawing ability seem restricted to the 'gifted' where others would appear afflicted with picture dyslexia or a crippling lack of confidence in drawing? This book (now with large images for tablets) might help those wishing to learn to draw.Designed to help build confidence in drawing, this book begins at the beginning, not with an exercise on how to draw a potted plant. Preliminary chapters ... Read more

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Does drawing ability seem restricted to the 'gifted' where others would appear afflicted with picture dyslexia or a crippling lack of confidence in drawing? This book (now with large images for tablets) might help those wishing to learn to draw.Designed to help build confidence in drawing, this book begins at the beginning, not with an exercise on how to draw a potted plant. Preliminary chapters
... Read more
You Can Draw in 30 Days

The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less

by Mark Kistler ...

Pick up your pencil, embrace your inner artist, and learn how to draw in thirty days with this step-by-step guide from an Emmy award-winning PBS host."Sharpen your pencils and open your sketchbook; your teacher is waiting." ― The Boston GlobeDrawing is an acquired skill, not a talent—anyone can learn to draw! All you need is a pencil, a piece of paper, and the willingness to tap into your hidden ... Read more

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Pick up your pencil, embrace your inner artist, and learn how to draw in thirty days with this step-by-step guide from an Emmy award-winning PBS host."Sharpen your pencils and open your sketchbook; your teacher is waiting." ― The Boston GlobeDrawing is an acquired skill, not a talent—anyone can learn to draw! All you need is a pencil, a piece of paper, and the willingness to tap into your hidden
... Read more
Sketching for the Absolute Beginner

by Peter Cronin ...

A beginner-friendly crash course from the bestselling author of Pure Watercolour Painting and guest judge on Channel 5's Watercolour Challenge .Sketching is more than just drawing quickly. It is training your eye and hand to work together, to respond immediately and naturally to the scene before you.Starting from a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play,... ... Read more

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A beginner-friendly crash course from the bestselling author of Pure Watercolour Painting and guest judge on Channel 5's Watercolour Challenge .Sketching is more than just drawing quickly. It is training your eye and hand to work together, to respond immediately and naturally to the scene before you.Starting from a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play,...
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The Drawing Habit

A Step-by-Step Guide to Improving Your Drawing Skills and Cultivating a Lifelong Practice of Creativity - Includes Downloadable Practice Sheets!

by Daria Bogdanova ...

Consistency is the key to drawing success! This encouraging step-by-step guide provides the advice, exercises, and tracking tools you need to keep it up.The Drawing Habit by Daria Bogdanova (@daribodrawing) is more than a drawing reference—it’s a systematic approach to building a consistent, daily drawing practice that builds skills and confidence over time. With just 25 minutes of daily drawing, ... Read more

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Consistency is the key to drawing success! This encouraging step-by-step guide provides the advice, exercises, and tracking tools you need to keep it up.The Drawing Habit by Daria Bogdanova (@daribodrawing) is more than a drawing reference—it’s a systematic approach to building a consistent, daily drawing practice that builds skills and confidence over time. With just 25 minutes of daily drawing,
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The Complete Book of Drawing Skills

Inspiring instruction from the world's best-selling drawing teacher

by Barrington Barber ...

In this comprehensive guide to the world of drawing, acclaimed teacher Barrington Barber leads you through the major challenges faced by every artist. The Complete Book of Drawing Skills shows you how to recognize form and shape, tackle perspective and imbue your subjects with expression.Chapters dedicated to the major themes of still life, landscape, portraits and figures deal with the specific ... Read more

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In this comprehensive guide to the world of drawing, acclaimed teacher Barrington Barber leads you through the major challenges faced by every artist. The Complete Book of Drawing Skills shows you how to recognize form and shape, tackle perspective and imbue your subjects with expression.Chapters dedicated to the major themes of still life, landscape, portraits and figures deal with the specific
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Drawing Amazing Optical Illusions

Easy Lessons for Drawing 3D Trick Art Step-by-Step

by Tom McPherson ...

Create mind-blowing artwork that pops off the page!Drawing complex three-dimensional art does not have to be intimidating. It may seem difficult or only for the advanced artist, but in this book author Tom McPherson breaks down in simple step-by-step instructions how anyone can create detailed, mesmerizing optical illusions even with little drawing experience.In this groundbreaking book, McPherson ... Read more

$16.59 USD

Create mind-blowing artwork that pops off the page!Drawing complex three-dimensional art does not have to be intimidating. It may seem difficult or only for the advanced artist, but in this book author Tom McPherson breaks down in simple step-by-step instructions how anyone can create detailed, mesmerizing optical illusions even with little drawing experience.In this groundbreaking book, McPherson
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6-Week Drawing Course

A Professional Guide for Artists

by Barrington Barber ...

In this inspirational volume, bestselling practical art author Barrington Barber draws on his long experience of teaching and artistic expertise to create a structured, user-friendly drawing course.Suitable for both complete beginners and those who wish to hone their drawing skills, 6-Week Drawing Course consists of a series of lessons (two per week) and exercises that cover all aspects of the ... Read more

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In this inspirational volume, bestselling practical art author Barrington Barber draws on his long experience of teaching and artistic expertise to create a structured, user-friendly drawing course.Suitable for both complete beginners and those who wish to hone their drawing skills, 6-Week Drawing Course consists of a series of lessons (two per week) and exercises that cover all aspects of the
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Adult Crossword Puzzles

by Gregory Hilderbrand Jr. ...

Adult Crossword Puzzles by Gregory Hilderbrand Jr. is the perfect way to relax, challenge your mind, and enjoy hours of brain-boosting fun.Designed specifically for adults, this crossword puzzle book offers a wide range of engaging and thought-provoking puzzles that help improve vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned puzzle lover, you'll find the ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Adult Crossword Puzzles by Gregory Hilderbrand Jr. is the perfect way to relax, challenge your mind, and enjoy hours of brain-boosting fun.Designed specifically for adults, this crossword puzzle book offers a wide range of engaging and thought-provoking puzzles that help improve vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned puzzle lover, you'll find the
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Cute Fantasy Art Class

Mystical Anime Besties - Learn to Draw over 50 Charming Characters

by Naomi Lord ...

Wield your pencils or styluses and learn how to draw 51 of your favorite fantasy characters!The amazing and prolific artist, Naomi Lord, is here to teach you her signature style of anime drawing with these charming, mystical characters*.* Get ready to expand your portfolios and sketchpads with adorable characters who wield swords, axes, and wands. Through easy-to-follow tutorials, grab your pens, ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Wield your pencils or styluses and learn how to draw 51 of your favorite fantasy characters!The amazing and prolific artist, Naomi Lord, is here to teach you her signature style of anime drawing with these charming, mystical characters*.* Get ready to expand your portfolios and sketchpads with adorable characters who wield swords, axes, and wands. Through easy-to-follow tutorials, grab your pens,
... Read more
Classical Drawing Atelier

A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice

by Juliette Aristides ...

Ateliers have produced the greatest artists of all time—and now that educational model is experiencing a renaissance. These studios, a return to classical art training, are based on the nineteenth-century model of teaching artists by pairing them with a master artist over a period of years. Students begin by copying masterworks, then gradually progress to painting as their skills develop. ... Read more

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Ateliers have produced the greatest artists of all time—and now that educational model is experiencing a renaissance. These studios, a return to classical art training, are based on the nineteenth-century model of teaching artists by pairing them with a master artist over a period of years. Students begin by copying masterworks, then gradually progress to painting as their skills develop.
... Read more
Learn to Draw in 5 Weeks

A Beginner's Workbook for All Ages

by KRITZELPIXEL ...

Master drawing basics in just five weeks with this workbook for beginners of all ages!The bestselling author of Manga Learning to Draw with Fun and Learn to Draw: Day-by-Day,Isabel B. Zimmerman (aka KritzelPixel), brings you a fun, beginner-friendly program to quickly grasp core drawing techniques. Each week, you’ll develop a new skill, incorporating principles such as light, depth, and ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Master drawing basics in just five weeks with this workbook for beginners of all ages!The bestselling author of Manga Learning to Draw with Fun and Learn to Draw: Day-by-Day,Isabel B. Zimmerman (aka KritzelPixel), brings you a fun, beginner-friendly program to quickly grasp core drawing techniques. Each week, you’ll develop a new skill, incorporating principles such as light, depth, and
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Drawing Butterflies Volume 2 - How to Draw Butterflies For the Beginner

Learn to Draw, #14

by Adrian Sanqui, John Davidson ...

Series Book 14 - Learn to Draw
Drawing Butterflies Volume 2 - How to Draw Butterflies For the BeginnerTABLE OF CONTENTSDrawing toolsParts of a ButterflyAtrophaneura SemperiZebra LongwingOwl ButterflyMountain LongwingLong-tailed SkipperAuthor BioPublisher ... Read more

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Drawing Butterflies Volume 2 - How to Draw Butterflies For the BeginnerTABLE OF CONTENTSDrawing toolsParts of a ButterflyAtrophaneura SemperiZebra LongwingOwl ButterflyMountain LongwingLong-tailed SkipperAuthor BioPublisher
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Keys to Drawing

by Bert Dodson ...

Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw.In this book, Bert Dodson shares his complete drawing system-fifty-five "keys" that you can use to render any subject with confidence, even if you're a beginner.These keys, along with dozens of practice exercises, will help you draw like an artist in no time.You'll learn how to:• Restore, focus, map, and intensify• Free your hand action, then learn to ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw.In this book, Bert Dodson shares his complete drawing system-fifty-five "keys" that you can use to render any subject with confidence, even if you're a beginner.These keys, along with dozens of practice exercises, will help you draw like an artist in no time.You'll learn how to:• Restore, focus, map, and intensify• Free your hand action, then learn to
... Read more
Drawing for the Absoute Beginner

by Massey Carole ...

Series series Absolute Beginner Art
If you have ever wanted to learn to draw but lacked the confidence to start, then this is the book for you.An accomplished artist with many years of experience in teaching, author Carole Massey will have even the most hesitant of beginners picking up the skills and techniques needed to start drawing. The book is a complete drawing course, designed to help you progress from simple techniques such ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you have ever wanted to learn to draw but lacked the confidence to start, then this is the book for you.An accomplished artist with many years of experience in teaching, author Carole Massey will have even the most hesitant of beginners picking up the skills and techniques needed to start drawing. The book is a complete drawing course, designed to help you progress from simple techniques such
... Read more
Pencil Drawing For the Beginner

Learn to Draw, #14

by John Davidson, Paolo Lopez de Leon, Adrian Sanqui ...

Series Book 14 - Learn to Draw
Pencil Drawing For the Beginner - Volume 1Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONGETTING STARTEDDRAWING TOOLSDrawing MaterialsHow to grip a pencil properlyWarming upRenderingSphereConeCubeCylinderSKETCHINGStarting with sticks and shapesDETAILINGDesignTextureSHADINGCasting shadowsHatchingCross-hatchingScumblingStipplingSmudging and la... ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Pencil Drawing For the Beginner - Volume 1Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONGETTING STARTEDDRAWING TOOLSDrawing MaterialsHow to grip a pencil properlyWarming upRenderingSphereConeCubeCylinderSKETCHINGStarting with sticks and shapesDETAILINGDesignTextureSHADINGCasting shadowsHatchingCross-hatchingScumblingStipplingSmudging and la...
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Colored Pencil Painting Bible

Techniques for Achieving Luminous Color and Ultrarealistic Effects

by Alyona Nickelsen ...

Learn to paint with groundbreaking new techniques for a favorite medium!• Dazzling colors, incredible realism—with simple step-by-step demonstrations• Easy-to-follow instructions from a top colored-pencil artist• Master the wide range of colored pencil effects possible, including blending, layering, translucent effects, and moreRadiant color…painterly finishes…astonishing realism…with colored ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Learn to paint with groundbreaking new techniques for a favorite medium!• Dazzling colors, incredible realism—with simple step-by-step demonstrations• Easy-to-follow instructions from a top colored-pencil artist• Master the wide range of colored pencil effects possible, including blending, layering, translucent effects, and moreRadiant color…painterly finishes…astonishing realism…with colored
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Drawing Made Easy: Colored Pencil: Discover your "inner artist" as you learn to draw a range of popular subjects in colored pencil

Discover your "inner artist" as you learn to draw a range of popular subjects in colored pencil

by Eileen Sorg ...

Series series Drawing Made Easy
Anyone who has always wanted to draw in colored pencil but finds all those colors intimidating can breathe a sigh of relief after opening this book. Drawing Made Easy: Colored Pencil shows readers how to draw almost anything in colored pencil with ease! After introducing readers to the tools and materials needed to get started, award-winning artist Eileen Sorg demonstrates how to draw flowers, ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Anyone who has always wanted to draw in colored pencil but finds all those colors intimidating can breathe a sigh of relief after opening this book. Drawing Made Easy: Colored Pencil shows readers how to draw almost anything in colored pencil with ease! After introducing readers to the tools and materials needed to get started, award-winning artist Eileen Sorg demonstrates how to draw flowers,
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Draw Faces in 15 Minutes

Amaze your friends with your portrait skills

by Jake Spicer ...

Series Book 1 - Draw in 15 Minutes
Yes, you can draw! And Draw Faces in 15 Minutes will show you how. By the time you finish this book, you'll have all the skills you need to achieve a striking likeness in a drawn portrait.Artist and life drawing expert Jake Spicer takes you through a series of carefully crafted tutorials, from how to put together a basic portrait sketch to developing your portraits and then taking your drawings ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Yes, you can draw! And Draw Faces in 15 Minutes will show you how. By the time you finish this book, you'll have all the skills you need to achieve a striking likeness in a drawn portrait.Artist and life drawing expert Jake Spicer takes you through a series of carefully crafted tutorials, from how to put together a basic portrait sketch to developing your portraits and then taking your drawings
... Read more
How To Draw

Sketch and draw anything, anywhere with this inspiring and practical handbook

by Jake Spicer ...

Jake Spicer wants you to learn how to draw.This is his complete course in drawing, suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced artists, and designed to help you fit drawing into your lifestyle.Tried-and-tested exercises, ranging from five-minute sketches to dedicated sessions of an hour or longer, cover every subject and location you could wish for, while accessibly written drawing ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Jake Spicer wants you to learn how to draw.This is his complete course in drawing, suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced artists, and designed to help you fit drawing into your lifestyle.Tried-and-tested exercises, ranging from five-minute sketches to dedicated sessions of an hour or longer, cover every subject and location you could wish for, while accessibly written drawing
... Read more
The Complete Fundamentals of Drawing

Still Life, Figure Drawing, Landscapes & Portraits

by Barrington Barber ...

For beginners and more confident artists alike, this book is an invaluable reference source for learning about and improving your skills for still life, figures, landscape and portrait drawing.Barrington Barber's books have helped people around the world achieve the true aim of all artists - to recreate the world around them as they see it, by starting with and perfecting the basics, before ... Read more

$7.99 USD

For beginners and more confident artists alike, this book is an invaluable reference source for learning about and improving your skills for still life, figures, landscape and portrait drawing.Barrington Barber's books have helped people around the world achieve the true aim of all artists - to recreate the world around them as they see it, by starting with and perfecting the basics, before
... Read more
How To Draw Anything

by Mark Linley ...

If you can write your name, you have enough touch to learn to draw. Let Mark Linley inspire you to pick up your pencil and create a magical masterpiece. His positive approach secures quick, accurate results and ever-growing confidence.Learn to look properly and get the basic outlines correct; include the key features but simplify what you see; understand how shading (such as dot stipple or cross ... Read more

$4.99 USD

If you can write your name, you have enough touch to learn to draw. Let Mark Linley inspire you to pick up your pencil and create a magical masterpiece. His positive approach secures quick, accurate results and ever-growing confidence.Learn to look properly and get the basic outlines correct; include the key features but simplify what you see; understand how shading (such as dot stipple or cross
... Read more
Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner, Revised

15th Anniversary Edition

by Claire Watson Garcia ...

This revised 15th anniversary edition of the bestselling beginning drawing book updates art and text examples to include new student pieces, up-to-date materials, and additional sections on drawing in 3D and travel sketching, along with refreshed and contemporary design.Based on author and art instructor Claire Watson Garcia's successful courses and workshops for beginning and aspiring artists, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

This revised 15th anniversary edition of the bestselling beginning drawing book updates art and text examples to include new student pieces, up-to-date materials, and additional sections on drawing in 3D and travel sketching, along with refreshed and contemporary design.Based on author and art instructor Claire Watson Garcia's successful courses and workshops for beginning and aspiring artists,
... Read more
Sketch!

The Non-Artist's Guide to Inspiration, Technique, and Drawing Daily Life

by France Belleville-Van Stone ...

Drawing activities, art instruction, and advice for artists and non-artists alike.Urban sketching--the process of drawing on the go as a regular practice--is a hot trend in the drawing world. It's also a practical necessity for creatively minded people in a busy world. In this aspirational guide, self-taught French artist France Belleville-Van Stone emboldens readers to craft a ritual of their own ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Drawing activities, art instruction, and advice for artists and non-artists alike.Urban sketching--the process of drawing on the go as a regular practice--is a hot trend in the drawing world. It's also a practical necessity for creatively minded people in a busy world. In this aspirational guide, self-taught French artist France Belleville-Van Stone emboldens readers to craft a ritual of their own
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