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1	The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain more books like this by Betty Edwards add to wishlist Whether you feel you have little talent and you doubt you could ever learn, or you enjoy drawing, but have not been able to get much beyond a childlike level, this book aims to give you the skill you have always wanted. If you are already drawing as a professional artist or artist-in-training, it aims to give you greater confidence in your ability ... see all copies from $5.14! new only from $9.50! \| SVS
2	The Natural Way to Draw: A Working Plan for Art Study more books like this by Kimon Nicolaides add to wishlist An established guide to drawing the natural way, by an American art teacher who died in 1938. In a specific course of exercises, students are advised to forget technique and concentrate on the object before them. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $8.92! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art more books like this by Scott McCloud add to wishlist This is an exploration of the history, meaning, and art of comics and cartooning. Using comics to examine the medium itself, the author takes the form of a cartoon character and explains the structure, meaning, and appeal of comics, and provides a running analysis of comics as art, literature, and communication. He reaches back to pre-Columbus ... see all copies from $5.05! new only from $13.54! \| first editions \| SVS
4	How to Draw What You See more books like this by Rudy De Reyna add to wishlist Watson-Guptill's all-time best-selling drawing book. A best-seller for 35 years! This is a timeless classic that has taught generations of artists - and will teach generations more. 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 ... see all copies from $3.09! new only from $10.59! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators more books like this by Richard Williams add to wishlist Animation is one of the hottest and most creative areas of film-making and the master animator who bridges the old generation and the new is Richard Williams. During his 40 years in the business, Williams has been one of the true innovators and serves as the link between the golden age of animation by hand and the computer animation successes. ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $15.71! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Animalia more books like this by Graeme Base add to wishlist Readers are introduced to the letters of the alphabet via colorful illustrations of such scenes as "Eight Enormous Elephants Expertly Eating Easter Eggs." Detailed color illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.01! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Drawing: A Contemporary Approach more books like this by Teel Sale, Claudia Betti add to wishlist The number one, best-selling drawing text in the market, DRAWING: A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH goes beyond conventional approaches, emphasizing the emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social significance of art. The authors trace the development of today's art from that of the past, showing drawing's meaning and continuity. The text succeeds by ... see all copies from $18.00! new only from $44.65! \| SVS
8	New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook more books like this by Betty Edwards add to wishlist Millions of people have learned to draw using Betty Edwards' methods. Now, in an essential companion to her bestselling classic, Edwards offers readers the key to mastering this art form--guided practice in their newfound creative abilities. Forty new exercises cover each of the five basic skills of drawing. see all copies from $5.49! new only from $11.52! \| SVS
9	Keys to Drawing Keys to Drawing more books like this by Bert Dodson add to wishlist North Light is proud to present North Light Classic Editions -- art books that have proven themselves to be true "classics" of the category through consistently excellent sales and unanimously high praise. Each title bestowed this honor appears with an unmistakable blue seal designating them as the best of the best. Bert Dodson's successful method ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too more books like this by Mona Brookes add to wishlist Founded on the belief that any child can learn to draw realistic pictures using her "alphabet of shapes" while in a noncompetitive environment, Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages. This new edition includes two additional chapters explaining how to reach ... see all copies from $6.85! new only from $10.23! \| SVS
11 view cover	Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions: Learn to Solve the Most Common Painting Problems more books like this by Charles Reid add to wishlist As one of the most sought after workshop instructors, Charles Reid possesses certain skills that set him apart from his students. In Charles Reid's Watercolor Solutions, he shares that knowledge with readers, teaching them how to become better watercolorists. Through before and after photos of various paintings, the author clearly identifies the ... see all copies from $12.24! new only from $13.99! \| SVS
12 view cover	Drawing the Head and Figure more books like this by Jack Hamm add to wishlist A how-to handbook that makes drawing easy. It offers simplified techniques and many hints and helps, as well as step-by-step procedures. see all copies from $3.15! new only from $6.72! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels more books like this by Scott McCloud add to wishlist In a voice that mixes dry humor and clear, concise instruction, McCloud's cartoon narrator shows readers how to master the human condition through word and image in a brilliantly minimalist way. Comic book devotees as well as the most uninitiated will marvel at this journey into a once-underappreciated art form. see all copies from $13.53! new only from $13.53! \| SVS
14 view cover	Making Color Sing more books like this by Jeanne Dobie add to wishlist Through easy-to-follow exercises, this manual seeks to stimulate new ways to think about colour, generating responses that unlock personal creativity and allowing artists to express themselves with paint as never before. Readers are shown how the interplay of complementary hues can trigger vibrations; how the push and pull of warm and cool colours ... see all copies from $14.22! new only from $14.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15	Composition of Outdoor Painting more books like this by Evelyn P. Hatcher (Designer), J. B. Hatcher (Editor), Edgar A. Payne add to wishlist see all copies from $49.99! new only from $49.99! \| signed copies
16 view cover	How to draw comics the Marvel way more books like this by Stan Lee add to wishlist Stan Lee, the founding father of Marvel Comics, and John Buscema, artist of the classic Silver Surfer series, give professional advice and instruction for budding comics artists. Learn how to draw the Marvel way, courtesy of this lavishly illustrated, step-by-step guide to all facets of the process. see all copies from $3.05! new only from $10.01! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist more books like this by Stephen R Peck add to wishlist Stephen Rogers Peck's Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains unsurpassed as a manual for students. It includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth to old age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $11.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Monster Book of Manga: Draw Like the Experts more books like this by Joso Estudio (Editor) add to wishlist The popularity of manga continues to grow, inspiring interest in learning how to draw in this exciting style of comics. Comic illustration Studio Joso has created the ultimate guide - 384 pages of manga instruction. "The Monster Book of Manga" is divided into sections focusing on the most popular figures and themes Girls, Boys, Samurais, Monsters, ... see all copies from $12.08! new only from $15.74! \| SVS
19 view cover	Ghost World more books like this by Daniel Clowes add to wishlist A graphic novel, which tells of the adventures of Enid Coleslaw and Beck Doppelmeyer, two bored, supremely ironic teenage girls. They pass the time complaining about the guys they know and fantasising about strange men they see in the local diner. see all copies from $4.99! new only from $7.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
20 view cover	House for Hermit Crab more books like this by Eric Carle (Illustrator) add to wishlist A modern-day fable based on the true habits of the hermit crab, this story also addresses the problem of growing up - "it's time to move", says Hermit Crab, "I've grown too big for this little shell". This picture book has colourful collage illustrations characteristic of the author, who is best known as the creator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color more books like this by Kevin D MacPherson add to wishlist For the beginner or experienced painter, this book provided inspiration and insight into the art of watercolour. Learn how the unusual techniques of pouring paint and masking give a glowing quality to the picture. Pouring causes the colour to tint rather than cover the paper while masking allows more freedom in applying colours. see all copies from $11.21! new only from $15.00! \| SVS
22 view cover	Confident Color: An Artist's Guide to Harmony, Contrast and Unity more books like this by Nita Leland add to wishlist This approach to color theory makes selecting colors easy and efficient. Readers will understand the importance of color schemes and color contrasts, and how learning to use them effectively can be advantageous when painting. Color Schemes unite paintings by creating harmony and dominance to achieve an expressive use of color. Color Contrasts ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $11.26! \| SVS
23 view cover	Dante's Inferno more books like this by Dante Alighieri. [from old catalog] add to wishlist In the middle of the journey of our life where the straight road had been lost sight of. How hard it is to say what it was like in the thick of thickets, in a wood so dense and gnarled the very thought of it renews my panic. It is bitter almost as death itself is bitter. But to rehearse the good it also brought me How I got into it I ... see all copies from $2.68! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	How to Draw Animals more books like this by Jack Hamm add to wishlist Simple, clear instructions for drawing animals with more than 1,000 step-by-step illustrations. Basic fundamentals for the beginner, new principles and techniques for the professional. A detailed guide for everyone who enjoys--or wants to enjoy--drawing. see all copies from $4.86! new only from $6.95! \| SVS
25 view cover	Amphigorey: Fifteen Books more books like this by Edward Gorey (Illustrator) add to wishlist A collection of the Edward Gorey`s haunting and surreal graphic stories and verses. see all copies from $2.43! new only from $11.18! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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	Carlson's guide to landscape painting by John F Carlson see all from $7.81! new only from $7.81!
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