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Hell Beasts

by Jim Pavelec

Draw the stuff of which nightmares are made. If you harbor a love of imagery most foul, of demons and monsters and devils of all sorts ... then welcome to the book from hell. Within its pages lurk sadistic orcs,...

The Flower Painters Essential Handbook: How to Paint 50 Beautiful Flowers in Watercolor

by Jill Bays

From Agapanthus to Water lily, this unique artist's reference provides easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint 50 of today's most popular flowers.

• Learn to draw each basic flower shape and...

Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists

by Mark Simon

All artists are tired of persuading their nearest and dearest to look sad…look glad…look mad…madder…no, even madder…okay, hold it. For those artists (and their long-suffering friends), here is the...

A Perfect Red

by Amy Butler Greenfield

A Perfect Red recounts the colorful history of cochineal, a legendary red dye that was once one of the world's most precious commodities. Treasured by the ancient Mexicans, cochineal was sold in the great Aztec...

Mona Lisa in Camelot: How Jacqueline Kennedy and Da Vinci's Masterpiece Charmed and Captivated a Nation

by Margaret Leslie Davis

As featured in Vanity Fair, “this little gem” is a “terrific, fascinating story” (Good Morning America) that will leave “Jackie lovers...thrilled” (Kirkus Reviews).

Lumen Picturae: A Classical Drawing Manuel

by Frederick De Wit

Thanks to its exquisite pictorial material, this book familiarizes the reader with the logic and golden rules of art. It enables an understanding, on the one hand, of the keys to appreciating the works of the...

How to Draw What You See

by Rudy De Reyna

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...

How to Draw Zombies

by Michael Butkus & Merrie Destefano

From the pages of great literature to Hollywood movies, zombies are appearing everywhere. Now aspiring artists can bring them to life, so to speak, by learning to render them with pencil, paint, and digital...

Basic Anatomy for the Manga Artist

by Christopher Hart

Manga Anatomy Like You've Never Seen It!

You know that manga faces are different from those of regular, American-style comic book characters. But did you know that manga bodies are also different? Well, they...

Oil Painting Step by Step

by Hampton & Loughlin

Aspiring oil painters can take a journey with four accomplished oil artists as they follow along with step-by-step demonstrations that feature a variety of techniques and a range of subject matter. Artists of...

Drawing Made Easy: Lifelike Animals

by Linda Weil

Learn to draw remarkably realistic animals step by step

Inside this beautiful, comprehensive book, accomplished artist Linda Weil shows readers how to capture the personality and character of a range of animals,...

Drawing Made Easy: Dogs and Puppies

by Nolon Stacey

Includes fundamental information on drawing in pencil, from choosing materials to handling the tools

Many aspiring artists want to draw a portrait of their best friend-especially where their pal has four paws...

The Art of Pastel

by Marla Baggetta & Nathan Rohlander

The velvety strokes of pastel have enchanted fine artists for more than a century. From airy strokes to bold marks and soft hues to vibrant shades, the versatility of pastel makes it suitable for a wide range...

The Art of Drawing Fantasy Characters

by Jacob Glaser

Enter the fantastic imagination of artist Jacob Glaser as you learn how to draw everything from an alien lord and a werewolf to a jester and a black knight. In this 144-page book, you'll learn how to draw fantasy...

Manga for the Beginner Shoujo

by Christopher Hart

The ultimate guide to creating the most popular form of manga--shoujo!

If you’re reading this, you already love shoujo. But now you’ll be able to take the next step and actually write and draw your very own....

Digital Art Revolution

by Scott Ligon

There’s no question that applications like Photoshop have changed the art world forever. Master digital artists already use these tools to create masterpieces that stretch the limits of the imagination—but...

Manga for the Beginner Chibis

by Christopher Hart

The ultimate guide to creating chibis!

They populate manga with chunky bodies, oversized heads, and huge expressive eyes. They're schoolgirls and schoolboys, magical girls and mad scientists, fairies and fighter...

They Moved My Bowl: Dog Cartoons by New Yorker Cartoonist Charles Barsotti

by Charles Barsotti

This is the first, and long-overdue, book of Charles Barsotti's dog cartoons. Barsotti's distinctive round pups, rendered in just a few simple lines, have been delighting The New Yorker readers for three...

Drawing Dragons: Learn How to Create Fantastic Fire-Breathing Dragons

by Sandra Staple

LEARN TO DRAW DRAGONS

In easy-to-follow, step-by-step detail, Drawing Dragons teaches you all the tricks and techniques you’ll need to create your own amazing dragons. You’ll discover how to draw all types...