Specific Objects Books

The foundation to drawing a character is the penciled under-drawing. An under-drawing that has somehow gone astray, once penned, ultimately results in artwork that just will not pull together or lacks balance. This volume explains in thorough detail how to handle the pencil, before the pen ever touches the drawing. ...more

In Drawing and Painting Animals, exceptional artwork and step-by-step lessons help aspiring artists draw wildlife that’s not only accurate but also captures the personality of the animal! First, readers will find sage how-to advice for finding the right subjects, working on location, drawing from photographs, and more. Next, captivating text ...more

This fourth volume in the More How to Draw Manga series presents the basic drawing techniques depending on twelve (12) types of bishoujo characters, as well as their costumes, movements, etc. ...more

In this book, seasoned storybook & character development artist, Steve Beaumone, guides you through all the basic techniques of fantasy drawing using clear, insporational step-by-step drawings accompanied by concise, easy-to-follow instructions Contains: advice on the 'tools of the trade,' basic construction techniques, close-ups on details such as facial expressions & ...more

Glorious color, realistic style, appealing subject matter and clear step-by-step instruction makes these books a great place for colored pencil artists to start. Hammond offers her encouraging "You Can Do It" techniques and demonstrations for brilliant and realistic results. Lee teaches how to use several kinds of colored pencils in ...more

Fashion Sketchbook, now in a new edition, is the leading authority on sketching the fashion figure, fabric shapes and garment details. Ablings directions are easy to follow and detailed, using minimum narrative and numerous diagrams. Fashion Sketchbook explains step-by-step how to draw women, men, and children; pose the figure; develop ...more

Celebrate nature's beauty in pen, ink and watercolor with Claudia Nice as your guide. With Claudia's clear, friendly step-by-step instruction, you'll feel like you're right there with her, painting quiet forest scenes, coral reefs teeming with color, prairies, deserts, ponds and mountains...six ecosystems in all. ...more

Capturing the likeness of animals on paper is a rewarding challenge for any artist. Domesticated dogs, our most familiar furry friends, bring forth a unique blend of trials for artists trying to replicate their features accurately. The incredible range of breeds, colors, sizes and shapes is further enhanced by the ...more

Think dinosaurs are kid stuff? Think again. Remember Walking with Dinosaurs, The Lost World and Jurassic Park? Everyone is fascinated with dinosaurs - and the more realistic, the better. Here at last is a dinosaur drawing book for adults, focusing on anatomy and encompassing the latest scientific research to show ...more