Series: How to Draw & Paint

Drawing: Faces & Features by Debra Kauffman Yaun teaches artists how to create detailed, realistic portraits in graphite pencil starting from basic shapes. Successfully drawing the human face is a challenging yet rewarding artistic endeavour. Faces & Features guides you on capturing the unique characteristics of the human face in graphite pencil, with valuable tips on choosing materials, building with...

With drawing tips, techniques, and step-by-step projects, Landscapes (Drawing step by step) is the perfect resource for artists ready to enhance their drawing skills. William F. Powell invites you into his artistic world to explore a number of basic drawing techniques and shows how to develop a drawing to its fullest through a series of step-by-step demonstrations. In Landscapes, he...

Learn to create detailed, realistic horses in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Drawing: Horses shows you how to render a variety of beautiful horses in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading to develop form and realism. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, Walter Foster, with assistance from...

Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair! Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. Learn to develop a cartoon character's shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips on using lines of action and creating realistic...

Learn to create strikingly realistic animal drawings in coloured pencil, beginning with basic shapes. Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil shows you how to render a variety of beautiful animals in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading and colouring to develop form and realism. In this comprehensive, 40-page book, accomplished artist Debra Kauffman Yaun...

Learn the basics of cartooning with Jack Keely and Carson van Osten! Cartooning 1 explores the basics of cartooning, from character construction to figures in motion, and shows you how to create a variety of lovable characters—from a perky puppy to a personable toaster! With step-by-step projects and artist tips on drawing humans, cute critters, and anthropomorphised objects, you'll find...

Learn to create detailed, realistic flowers in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Drawing: Flowers shows you how to render a variety of beautiful flowers in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading to develop form and realism. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both recreate and admire, William F. Powell teaches artists...

With Manga (Drawing Step by Step), develop drawing and storytelling skills to create your own manga book! In Manga (Drawing Step by Step), accomplished artist Jeannie Lee shares her artistic insights and techniques for creating captivating manga artwork and stories. From information on character and story development to an exploration of shading and colouring techniques, the book covers all you...

Designed for the absolute beginner, Beginning Still Life offers an introduction to basic drawing techniques and features artwork that will encourage and motivate the novice artist. Beginning Still Life teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started in drawing with graphite pencil. From choosing paper and pencils to basic pencil techniques to composition and development, this book...

Discover how to draw majestic trees in realistic detail, step by easy step. With tips on drawing root patterns, branches, fallen trees, and bark, and simple techniques for rendering cast shadows and ground foliage, Drawing: Trees teaches beginning artists how to draw a wide variety of trees in graphite pencil, from basic shapes to final details. Learn about basic tree...

Get the background in drawing that you need to dive into creating textured works like a pro with Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil. From handling the pencil and mastering basic techniques to learning about value, form, and shading, Basic Textures in Pencil teaches beginning artists all of the elements needed to achieve realistic results in their drawings. Helpful and intuitive...

Inside, you will find an array of beautiful paintings that will inspire you to explore the medium further. Ken covers a range of popular painting subjects as he introduces a number of basic art concepts and techniques, all clearly explained and illustrated. You will learn how to create excitement with contrasts of colour and neutral tones, as well as how...

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Acrylic: Seasons is the perfect resource for beginning acrylic artists. Acrylic: Seasons teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting the different seasons in acrylic. From choosing paper and brushes to painting techniques, composition, and development, Acrylic: Seasons is bursting with valuable skills and lessons to help beginning...

Learn to draw a variety of subjects in graphite pencil from basic shapes. In Drawing: How to Draw 1—which also features contributions by acclaimed artist William F. Powell—Walter Foster invites you into his artistic world and shows you how to draw a variety of subjects. Even if you've never drawn before, you'll be amazed at how quickly and easily you...

Learn to create detailed, realistic drawings of people in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Successfully drawing people is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, artistic experiences. Drawing: People shows you how to capture the unique characteristics of people in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, placing proportionate features, and shading to develop form and...

Learn everything you need to know to get started with acrylic painting. From rendering light and shadow to creating realism through depth and texture, aspiring artists will discover the basics of acrylic painting through engaging, inspirational lessons and useful artists' tips. Beginning artists will find helpful information about selecting the right paintbrushes, supports, and paints to get started in acrylic...

Whether you're a master painter or an absolute beginner, watercolour is the perfect partner for your painting pleasure—and Watercolor Basics teaches you everything you need to know to get started in the medium. From rendering light and shadow to creating realistic textures, discover how to bring dimension and depth to your paintings. Featuring the artwork of Deb Watson, this book...

Understanding how to effectively use colour is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory is your guide. A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the colour wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including complementary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colours; hue, saturation, and value; colour mood, temperature,...

Let your imagination guide you as you learn to draw dragons, step by easy step. Drawing: Dragons invites you into the fantastic world of artist Michael Dobrzycki and teaches you how to draw imaginative fire-breathing creatures from start to finish. Featuring step-by-step lessons on drawing legendary dragons from around the world, as well as a wide variety of shading techniques...

With Drawing: Faces & Expressions, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Perfect for beginning artists, Faces & Expressions (Drawing step by step) offers a comprehensive introduction on how to draw faces and expressions—the most important aspects of an individual. First, learn everything about the tools and materials you need to get started, including...

With Birds (Drawing step by step), learn to render a variety of beautiful, realistic birds in graphite pencil. Artists of all skill levels and bird enthusiasts alike will find creative inspiration and valuable drawing instruction in Birds (Drawing step by step). This comprehensive book opens with an introduction to essential drawing tools, including graphite pencils, erasers, paper, and other materials....