Drawing and drawings Books

In Morpho: Hands and Feet, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. In this book, Lauricella focuses exclusively on the hands and feet--arguably the most popular and, to some, the most difficult...

This book provides a simplified and practical vision of the human skeleton to help you in your drawing studies. Here you will find the most common and useful approaches to the body's underlying skeleton and bone structure, which will fuel your...

In this book, Michel Lauricella presents both his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body--with drawing techniques from the corch (showing the musculature underneath the skin) to sketches of models in action. In more than 1000...

Discover the stress-reducingbenefits of coloring paisley designs.Originating in ancient Persia, the paisley design became popular in the West after its importation by Europeannations. The shawls on which the beautiful and intricate designs often appeared...

Reduce stress and promote creativity by coloring beautiful mandalas."I sketched every morning in a notebook a small circular drawing, a mandala, which seemed to correspond to myinner situation at the time. . . . Only gradually did I discover what the...

Bring your own manga characters to life!With millions of fans around the world, manga is a beloved art form. Now you, too, can learn how to draw your favourite characters from Japanese comics and anime! Manga Art for Everyone shows you how to draw...

Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism that developed in China during the Tang dynasty. Zen emphasizes a rigorous meditation practice, insight into Buddha's nature, and the personal expression of this insight in daily life, especially for the benefit of...

Enter the macabre, mysterious realm of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tales by coloring Odessa Begay's haunting illustrations. Leave the modern world and its demands behind while adding your creative touch to settings, motifs, and details inspired by The...

The only drawing book children need to become the artists they want to be! "This is a gold mine of information."-Library Media Connection When children draw, they want to create an accurate likeness of the things they see. With this imaginative,...

Utagawa Hiroshige was one of the most prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artists. He is best known for his series of prints The 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1832 - 1833). Hiroshige's work influenced Europe's Impressionists and...

Shibori is a traditional tie-dyeing craft characterized by its indigo colour and elaborate patterns. It is known as a Japanese craft, but can actually be traced back to 5th century China. Shibori is created by using a myriad of resist-dyeing techniques...

Journal about the ebb and flow of your day to day in this sophisticated journal.Water symbolizes life. It's unpredictable, purifying, strong and flexible, a force that can both heal and sink you. The colour gold is often associated with wealth,...

Author and artist Kamo is back with her ever-popular doodles!Cute, funny and simple drawings - alongside step-by-step instructions-are sure to inspire readers of all ages to sit down and start doodling. Begin with a line or squiggle, and then turn it...

The Princeton University Art Museum's collection of Spanish drawings includes masterworks by artists such as Jusepe de Ribera (15911652), Bartolom Esteban Murillo (16171682), Francisco Goya (17461828), Pablo Picasso (18811973), and Salvador Dal...

Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique teaches beginners the fundamental techniques ofsuiboku, a form of Japanese ink painting.Suiboku is considered to be a type of Japanese painting known as sumi-e. It adds water to emphasize the shading of...

Bring detailed and dynamic fantasy characters to life! Furries fuse human and animal characteristics to create unique and fantastical hybrid forms. This book contains everything you need to know about drawing furries for the printed page, for the...

Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear and easy to follow guide, the latest in the bestselling ‘Read This’ series. Revealing the techniques and ideas behind inspirational works, the book will set you on the path to making your own great...

This book demystifies the art and practice of drawing. Through fifty drawings by great masters past and present, the techniques and ideas behind their master sketches will put you on the path to making your own great drawings. The entries also...

With drawing tips, techniques, and step-by-step projects, Drawing: Manga is the perfect resource for artists ready to enhance their drawing skills and create their own manga book.  With Manga (Drawing Step by Step), develop drawing and storytelling...

Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and step-by-step drawing techniques, The Art of Basic Drawing provides a perfect introduction to drawing for beginning artists.  Filled with easy step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists and a wealth...

Develop a visual mindfulness practice--and enjoy the mental health benefits of mindful drawing! Embrace imperfection and express your own unique creativity by learning how to stay in the moment as you draw with this how-to guide to mindful sketching. ...

The fourth title in the Draw 62 series featuring the adorable imagery of artist Heegyum Kim, Draw 62 Things in Nature and Make Them Cutepresents step-by-step how-to for nature-inspired characters-trees, rocks, seashells, vegetables, and more. In this...

Drawing Adorable Art for Happy Hearts is your step-by-step guide to creating supercute illustrations of everyday objects using a range of techniques and mediums, from pencil sketching to marker coloring. Learn how to letter and create fun, adorable...

Learn how to draw cats in all their adorableness with step-by-step tutorials in Kawaii Kitties. In Kawaii Kitties, popular YouTube artist Olive Yong (@bichi.mao) teaches you how to draw all kinds of cute cats doing all kinds of silly things in her...

Easy Drawing offers beginning artists a definite way to succeed. Without getting bogged down in a lot of technical detail, artists just need to gather a few inexpensive supplies and put graphite pencil or colored pencil to paper! Leave your artistic...

Jump into the world of kawaii with Cute Kawaii Coloring--this fun kit includes 2 coloring books and 10 colored markers. If you love cute and cuddly things, you probably already know about kawaii, the Japanese concept that can be translated as "cute" or...

Colour in Reverse: Watercolor Florals encourages creativity, relaxation, and mindfulness through pages of watercolor artwork that are meant to be doodled and drawn over. Find your creativity and relax as you draw, doodle, and design over beautiful...

Big School of Drawing Workbook provides an interactive introduction to drawing, allowing beginning artists to practice directly inside the book with approachable step-by-step lessons. International Bestseller! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23...

International Bestseller! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages! Big School of Drawing provides a complete introduction to drawing, from choosing the right pencils to sketching from basic shapes, developing subjects step by step to create...

Bring your inner artist to life through art journaling and intuitive mixed media. In Creative Wanderlust, mixed-media artist and author Kasia Avery shows you how to set up and begin an art journaling practice, and then how to fully enjoy and benefit from...

101 Super Cute Things to Draw features more than 100 step-by-step drawing projects to teach beginning and aspiring artists how to draw simple and adorable illustrations. Learn to draw tons of cute and quirky stuff with the creative prompts, practice...

The latest title in the Art for Modern Makers series, Symbols and Sacred Geometry (Creative Drawing) takes readers on an inspired journey that explores the beautiful imagery and fascinating themes of sacred geometry while demonstrating compass drawing...