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A Sister Knows Your Heart

by Thomas Kinkade

A sister knows the heart of a sister like no other-and, sometimes, only the heart, mind, and hand of a sister will do. The Painter of Light, Thomas Kinkade, celebrates the bond between sisters in this Little...

Art Models 3: Life Nude Photos for the Visual Arts

by Maureen Johnson & Douglas Johnson

While no book can replace a live model, this photographic guide to the human form provides a diverse selection of figures for those who do not have access to live models. Posed in a variety of classical and...

Watercolour Tips & Tricks

by Zoltan Szabo

This book makes watercolour painting simple, straightforward and fun: 43 mini-demonstrations teach a wide range of useful watercolour techniques. 13 step-by-step demonstrations show these techniques applied...

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...

You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less

by Mark Kistler

From public television’s favorite drawing teacher, a quick, easy, and entertaining drawing method

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,...

Splash 11 - New Directions: The Best of Watercolor

by Rachel Rubin Wolf

When life, or the spirit of experimentation, or the whim of watercolor itself leads artists outside their comfort zone, conditions are favorable for something new and wonderful to happen. Splash 11: New Directions...

Donna Dewberry's Essential Guide to Flower and Landscape Painting: 50 Decorative and One-Stroke Painting Projects

by Donna Dewberry

50 of Donna's favorite projects in one gorgeous book!

Donna Dewberry flowers are beautiful to behold, and they are beautifully simple to create. You can achieve the same loveliness using her easy-to-master One-Stroke...

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....

Shojo Fashion Manga Art School: How to Draw Cool Looks and Characters

by Irene Flores

The Number One Fashion Workshop for Shojo Manga!

From 'dos to shoes, how you dress and style your characters says a lot about who they are, before they even utter a word. Whether your story calls for a flashy...

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...

The Lost Painting

by Jonathan Harr

An Italian village on a hilltop near the Adriatic coast, a decaying palazzo facing the sea, and in the basement, cobwebbed and dusty, lit by a single bulb, an archive unknown to scholars. Here, a young graduate...

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...

Mastering Manga, How to Draw Manga Bodies

by Mark Crilley

Mastering Manga, How to Draw Manga Bodies is an excerpt from Mastering Manga With Mark Crilley. Get everything you need to know to begin drawing manga figures of all types, from typical teens to parents and...

Mastering Manga, How to Draw Manga Faces

by Mark Crilley

Mastering Manga, How to Draw Manga Faces is an excerpt from Mastering Manga With Mark Crilley. True manga style is about more than big eyed characters, but Mark's lessons ensure that you can get them right,...

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...

Acrylic Basics for Beginners

by Lee Hammond

Lee Hammond helps you get your acrylic paintings past that initial "awkward stage" with great tips and tricks for achieving realistic results.

Composition, Color and Popular Subjects for Watercolor

by Joe Garcia

Learn great lessons about how you can incorporate great design elements into your composition, including five easy formulas that will ensure a strong image every single time. But don't let your great design...