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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, Techniques

by Mark Willenbrink

You won't be disappointed with the basic instruction based on the popular print book Drawing for the Absolute Beginner (North Light 2006) by Mark and Mary Willenbrink. Learn all about value and shadows, and...

The Drawing Bible

by Craig Nelson

This is your complete guide to drawing--packed with everything you need to know about materials, techniques and drawing styles. Learn the secrets of rendering any subject correctly and creatively in an amazing...

How to See, How to Draw

by Claudia Nice

Imagine having the ability to draw any subject with precision, detail and expression. With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw, you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation,...

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The 1999, 3rd Edition

by Betty Edwards

When Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979, it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year. In 1989, when Dr. Betty Edwards revised...

How to Draw Cartoons

by Brian Platt

Internationally renowned cartoonist, Brian Platt, gives tip on creating cartoons

Secrets of Drawing - Start to Finish

by Craig Nelson

A must-have reference for anyone who draws!

This is your complete guide to drawing—packed with everything you need to know about materials, techniques and drawing styles. Learn the secrets to rendering any...

Draw 50 Animals: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Elephants, Tigers, Dogs, Fish, Birds, and Many More

by Lee J. Ames

Fifty furry, scaly and feathered friends are here for aspiring young artists to draw.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition

by Betty Edwards

A revised edition of the classic drawing book that has sold more than 1.7 million copies in the United States alone.

Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the...

Doodles Unleashed

by Traci Bautista

In Doodles Unleashed, Traci Bautista's distinct artwork, featuring graffiti-style handwriting juxtaposed against flourishes and floral motifs, is made the star. Readers will be given the lowdown on the best...

Drawing: How to Draw 1

by William Powell

In this valuable book—which also features contributions by acclaimed artist William F. Powell—Walter T. Foster invites you into his artistic world and shows you how to draw a variety of subjects. He explains...

Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics: From the Legendary Creator of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X -Men, and Iron Man

by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby & John Sr Romita

In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee reveals his secrets for:

* Costumes * Penciling, Inking & Coloring * Lettering & Word Balloons

* Digital Advances * Perspective & Foreshortening * What Makes Great...

Cool Cars / Cartooning

by Jack Keely

Learn to draw muscle cars, street rods, customs, super cars, classics, and more!

In this entertaining 32-page book, popular illustrator Jack Keely shows aspiring cartoonists how to draw a variety of cool cars-from...

Drawing For Dummies

by Brenda Hoddinott & Jamie Combs

The fast and easy way to learn to draw

Drawing can enrich your life in extraordinary and unexpected ways. Drawing your everyday experiences can change how you and others see the world, while drawing from your...

Painting Sunlight and Shadow with Pastels

by Maggie Price

Infuse your paintings with light and life!

Whether you work outdoors or indoors, understanding the effects of light and shadow is key to making your art lifelike and engaging. Rather than providing a one-size-fits-all...

Amazing Crayon Drawing With Lee Hammond

by Lee Hammond

Young at art!

Combine the familiar charm of crayons with "grown-up" art techniques for surprisingly realistic results

Your old childhood coloring friends are all grown up! In this unique book, best-selling artist...

Your Artist's Brain

by Carl Purcell

Overcome the obstacles to your artistic expression

Improving your artwork can be as simple as learning how to trust your eyes. Your Artist's Brain shows you how to portray even the most complex subjects by focusing...

Incredible Comic Book Women with Tom Nguyen

by Tom Nguyen

Smokin' chicks at your fingertips!

You are holding the ultimate guide to drawing kick-ass comic book babes, from sultry eyes and succulent lips to the killer bodies that go with them. Whether you want to capture...

Pastels for Dummies

by Sherry Stone Clifton & Anita Marie Giddings

The latest tips and techniques for working with pastels - in full color

Pastels offer bright colors, a great level of portability, and no drying time - plus they're relatively inexpensive and can be used to draw...

Breaking Ground: An Immigrant's Journey from Poland to Ground Zero

by Daniel Libeskind

More than a memoir. An autobiography of architecture, culture, and people.

One of the most influential architects of our time recounts an extraordinary life-from his childhood in post-war Poland as the son of...

Why Drawing Naked Women Is Good For The Soul

by John Bird

What makes a man move from wrongdoing to do-gooding? From thieving to philosophizing? In the case of Bird it was the pursuit of art. It was the drawing of women in bedrooms and art rooms, on beaches and in bed...