Walter Foster

Create realistic human faces and facial expressions in pencil following the detailed lessons in *Drawing Faces & Expressions: Learn to Draw Step by Step* an instructional guide for beginning artists. Author Diane Cardaci’s drawing how-tos, combined with step-by-step projects, demonstrate how to capture essential details in pencil, such as texture, shadow, and value, and the art of portraiture.

Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil by Debra Kauffman Yaun teaches beginning aritsts step-by-step techniques like hatching, burnishing, layering, and blending to draw various animals in colored pencil.

*Drawing: Beginning Still Life* by Steven Pearce is the perfect guide for aspiring artists to draw striking images with graphite pencil. From choosing materials to basic pencil techniques, this book contains valuable lessons to help beginning artists master this medium.

Learn to draw birds ranging from small to large with Drawing: Birds by Maury Aaseng. Starting with the essential drawing tools and materials, this paperback contains step-by-step instructions for illustrating lifelike birds including an eagle, crane, pelican, finch, and more.

Learn the basics of cartooning with Drawing: Cartooning 1 by Jack Keely. The celebrated cartoonist, along with Carson van Osten, demonstrates comprehensive step-by-step techniques to help beginning artists create their own cartoon characters.

With large-format views, Drawing: Dogs & Puppies provides you with step-by-step guidance to drawing these beloved furry pets with ease.

Draw fierce dragons with Drawing: Dragons by Michael Dobrzycki. This instructional guide for beginners includes close-up, highly detailed views of techniques using both ink and charcoal to help improve your skills.

Drawing: Faces highlights the essentials of drawing facial features. It teaches beginners how to draw portraits through step-by-step face drawing instructions. Find information on correct head and facial proportions for subjects of all ages. Author — Walter Foster.

Ideal for beginners, Drawing: Horses by Walter Foster takes you on a step-by-step drawing journey as you learn how to create the majestic equine animals.

Learn basic drawing skills one step at a time with Drawing: How to Draw 1 by Walter Foster. This instructional guide for beginners features detailed, large-format views of each technique.

From tools and materials to basic drawing techniques, this complete guide shows aspiring artists how to draw a variety of beautiful landscape subjects using various mediums including pencil, charcoal, and ink. Author — Diane Cardaci.

Improve your artistic ability and create beautiful nature scenes with Drawing: Landscapes with William F. Powell. This guide teaches beginner artists how to capture value, shadow, and texture with pencil, and its large format makes the demonstrations easily visible.

Each featured project in, Drawing: Manga, by industry expert Jeannie Lee, serves as both lesson and inspirational guide for preparing artists to craft their own world and characters in an authentic manga style. Author — Jeannie Lee.

Drawing: Manga (Revised Edition) by Jeannie Lee is a comprehensive guide of basic manga techniques for artists of all skill levels wanting to learn new methods. It includes large-format detailing of each technique such as shading and inking, along with step-by-step instructions to help readers create authentic manga characters and scenes.

Drawing: People with William F. Powell includes detailed views of different techniques, along with step-by-step guidance that walks you through various methods to draw realistic adults and children.

Bring vivid botanical imagery to life with Oil & Acrylic: Flowers by Marcia Baldwin. This instructional book for beginners includes step-by-step guidance and techniques for creating various flowers and floral scenes.

Learn easy techniques for painting realistic waves, rocky shores, and other seaside elements in Oil & Acrylic: Oceans & Seascapes. Author - Martin Clarke.

Learn easy techniques for painting a breathtaking waterfall, a serene pond, a stunning lake, a rushing river, and more in Oil & Acrylic: Waterscapes. Author — Joan Darlflinger.

Oil Painting: Oceans & Seascapes teaches beginner-level artists how to create stunning ocean scenes with oil paint. Starting with an overview of methods and materials, this comprehensive guide by Martin Clarke contains step-by-step instructions for creating beautiful seascapes.

Master the art of acrylic painting with guidance from Painting: Acrylic Basics by Janice Robertson. This helpful book for beginning to intermediate painters includes step-by-step instructions with detailed pictures showcasing each technique.

Learn the fundamentals of watercolor with Painting: Watercolor Basics by Deb Watson. This instructional paperback is designed for beginner-level artists and features a large format that gives new painters a close-up look at various watercolor techniques.

Whether you’re a new artist, art hobbyist, or a pro revisiting the basics, Basic Color Theory is your guide to understanding how to effectively use color. Author - Patti Mollica.

Here is the perfect beginner's guide to the ancient art form of Chinese brushwork. It explores how to create Chinese brush paintings, covering basic concepts and techniques, such as choosing brushes, different brushstrokes and techniques, composition, and development. Author - Monika Cilmi.

Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop and expand their color mixing skills, Color Mixing in Acrylic demonstrates a comprehensive range of techniques for working with color in this popular medium. Author — David Lloyd Glover.

With a fresh, contemporary take on the subject, this essential guide to color features step-by-step projects and practical techniques for putting your newfound color knowledge to effective use. Author — Patti Mollica.

Packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and breathtaking artwork, Mastering Oil Painting is a comprehensive resource for artists who want to build proficiency in oil painting. Author — James Sulkowski.

Discover a wide range of painting styles and techniques for creating your own oil masterpieces. This Walter Foster *Oil Painting Step by Step* guidebook is packed with information to help artists, from beginners to advanced, learn more about oil painting. Authors — Anita Hampton, John Loghlin, Tom Swimm, and Caroline Zimmermann.

A fresh take on a classic medium, Painting in Acrylic is ideal for artists of all skill levels seeking to develop their acrylic painting skills. Author — Varvara Harmon.

Learn how to develop drawings from start to finish, with techniques for shading, contrast, texture, and detail. From the Walter Foster "Artist Library Series". Author - Gene Franks.

An essential guide to perspective for artists, featuring basic principles, advanced techniques, and practical applications. Author — William F. Powell.

Discover a wide range of painting styles and techniques for creating watercolor masterpieces. This Walter Foster "Artist Library Series" guide is packed with information to help artists, from beginners to advanced, learn more about watercolor painting. Authors — Barbara Fudurich, Marilyn Grame, Geri Medway, and Lori Simons.

The Art of Basic Drawing contains fundamental information about essential tools and techniques, as well as a number of inspiring step-by-step lessons. With instruction from five artists, this book showcases a range of styles for beginners to imitate. Authors — Michael Butkus, Walter T. Foster, Michele Maltseff, William F. Powell, and Mia Tavonatti.

Learn pencil drawing fundamentals with *The Art of Basic Drawing: Simple Step-by-step Techniques* by William F. Powell. This book teaches beginner-level artists simple step-by-step techniques for drawing a variety of subjects in graphite pencil — including people, animals, plants, still lifes, and landscapes.

In The Art of Basic Oil Painting, those interested in learning how to work in oil can find step-by-step painting lessons that are clear, approachable, and inspirational to get themselves up and running with this complex and multifaceted medium. Authors — Marcia Baldwin, James Sulkowski, Lorraine Gray, Jim McConlogue, Glenda Brown, Varvara Harmon, Jason Morgan, and Vanessa Rothe.

A great resource for beginning and advanced colored pencil artists alike, The Art of Colored Pencil Drawing features all the basic information you need to excel in this versatile medium. Authors — Pat Averill, Cynthia Knox, Eileen Sorg, and Debra Kauffman Yaun.

In these pages, explore various approaches to portraiture introduced by four different artists — Timothy Chambers, Ken Goldman, Peggi Habets, and Lance Richlin. With their help, learning how to paint portraits can be as easy as it is enjoyable. Paperback 144 Pages.

The Art of Drawing Dragons features the work of accomplished illustrator Michael Dobrzycki, who shares his talent for drawing dozens of fantastic creatures from folklore, legend, and myth in both graphite pencil and ink. Author — Michael Dobrzycki.

The Art of Drawing People teaches even the most inexperienced artists how to draw accurate and realistic depictions of faces, features, and figures in graphite, with inspiration from four accomplished artists. Authors — Debra Kauffman Yaun, William F. Powell, Ken Goldman, and Walter T. Foster.

In The Art of Painting Flowers in Oil & Acrylic, four talented artists guide you through easy-to-follow lessons covering a variety of beautiful flowers, including tulips, dahlias, hibiscus, roses, daisies, freesia, water lilies, bird of paradise, and more. Authors — David Lloyd Glover, Varvara Harmon, James Sulkowski, and Judy Leila Schafers.

Written by a team of professional painters, The Art of Painting in Acrylic offers a fresh, modern approach to an incredibly versatile medium. It's a comprehensive guide that's perfect for both complete beginners and intermediate artists who want to develop or polish their skills. Authors — Alicia Vannoy Call, Michael Hallinan, Varvara Harmon, Darice Machel McGuire, Toni Watts, and Linda Yurgensen.

Anyone who has always wanted to draw in colored pencil but finds all those colors intimidating can breathe a sigh of relief after opening this book. Drawing Made Easy: Colored Pencil shows readers how to draw almost anything in colored pencil with ease! Author — Eileen F. Sorg.

Unleash your creative beast as you conjure up dragons, fairies, ogres, and other creatures. With a wealth of fanciful drawings and instruction on creating extraordinary creatures in graphite, this book is sure to fuel your fascination with the fantastic. Author — Kythera of Anevern.

Learn to draw amazingly realistic portraits in seven simple stages! This book is the perfect guide for creating lifelike representations of the human head in classic graphite. Author - Lance Richlin.

Learn how to add Disney magic to your illustrations. Disney Princess: Learn to Draw Princesses will have artists of all stages drawing their favorite Disney princesses in no time. Author - Disney Storybook Artists

Explore feathered fliers and winged insects with *Learn to Draw Birds and Butterflies.* The drawing book combines simple step-by-step instructions with fun, engaging information on more than 25 animals. Fun facts, quizzes, and photos are provided along the way. For young artists ages 6 and up. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

Fluffy, adorable, playful, and mysterious, cats and kittens are eternally fascinating and also tons of fun to draw. Now kids can learn to create their own feline pet portraits with Learn to Draw Cats & Kittens, part of the award-winning Learn to Draw series. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

From the eternally fascinating prehistoric age comes Learn to Dinosaurs, a dino-riffic book containing a mix of drawing instruction and engaging information about these compelling creatures from the past. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

Learn to draw a variety of classic Disney characters, including Cinderella, Belle, Prince Eric, and the Seven Dwarfs. Step-by-step instructions lead young artists through the drawing process, with each new step outlined in blue so they know exactly what to draw next. Author — Disney Storybook Artists.

Explore the ocean with friendly but forgetful Dory and her friends Nemo and Marlin in Learn to Draw Disney-Pixar: Finding Dory. Professional Disney-Pixar animators lead young artists through easy, step-by-step drawing instructions. Inside tips and techniques make it simple to learn. Author — Disney Storybook Artists.

Learn to draw classic, beloved characters with *Learn to Draw Disney-Pixar: Toy Story*. It starts with an introduction to essential art supplies, as well as drawing exercises to help artists warm up and learn basic techniques. Then, follow along with step-by-step instructions to draw all your favorite characters. Author — Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team.

The 144-page five-in-one collection features five of Walter Foster's best-selling Learn to Draw titles, including Mickey Mouse and His Friends, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Cars, and your favorite Disney/Pixar characters. Author — Disney Storybook Artists. Paperback.

Explore the Disney archives and learn to draw your favorite characters from Alice in Wonderland, The Jungle Book, Peter Pan, and more with the help of Learn to Draw Disney: Classic Animated Movies. Professional Disney animators lead young artists through easy, step-by-step instructions. Author — Disney Storybook Artists.

Featuring Tiana, Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White, Belle, and others, this activity book makes it easy and fun for kids to learn to draw their favorite Disney princesses. Step-by-step instructions lead young artists through the drawing process. Paperback. 144 pages. Author — Disney Storybook Artists.

In this newly expanded edition, young artists can enjoy learning to draw all of their favorite classic Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto in a range of poses and various expressions. Paperback. 64 pages. Author — Disney Storybook Artists.

Learn to paint your favorite characters — including Simba, Timon, and Pumbaa — with *Learn to Draw Disney: The Lion King*. This guide book includes easy step-by-step instructions that guide artists through the drawing process. Author — Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team.

From a wicked queen and an evil stepmother to a dark sorcerer and devious strawberry-scented bear, young fans of classic Disney and Disney-Pixar films will enjoy drawing the villainous characters everyone loves to hate — including Captain Hook, Cruella de Vil, Jafar, and others! Paperback. 64 Pages. Author — Disney Storybook Artists.

Discover approachable ways to draw man’s best friend! *Learn to Draw Dogs & Puppies* is sure to be a favorite drawing book for artistic dog lovers ages six and up. Author — Robin Cuddy.

Learn to Draw Forest Animals contains a great blend of drawing instruction and engaging information about wild woodland animals for children age six and older. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

With *Learn to Draw Horses & Ponies,* kids ages six and older can learn to draw their favorite equine breeds with skill and ease. This children's drawing book begins with an introduction to essential tools and materials, as well as warm up exercises. Author — Robin Cuddy.

Drawing book Learn to Draw Military Machines combines simple step-by-step instructions with fun, engaging information on more than 25 high-powered vehicles. Fun facts, quizzes, and photos are provided along the way. For young artists ages 6 and up. Author — Tom LaPadula.

Discover how to illustrate your furry friends in *Learn to Draw Pets*. Perfect for artists age six and older, this drawing book for kids features a mix of step-by-step drawing projects and engaging information about beloved house pets. Author — Robin Cuddy.

Treat a child to an exciting artistic safari with Learn to Draw Safari Animals, containing a great blend of drawing instruction and engaging information about the wild animals of Africa. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

*Learn to Draw Sea Creatures* features a mix of art instruction and engaging information about ocean animals for children ages six and older. This drawing book for kids includes illustrated, step-by-step projects for drawing all kinds of cool creatures. Author — Robin Cuddy.

Recreate beloved animated characters with *Learn to Draw Your Favorite Disney Pixar Characters*. This instructional drawing book teaches young fans to illustrate their favorite heroes with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Author — Disney Storybook Artists.

*1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor* contains 1,500 color recipes, along with two color mixing grids for accurate measuring. Author — William F. Powell. Paperback. 176 pages. 9½" x 6".

Give *ABC Let’s Celebrate You and Me* to young children as a fun educational gift. This book goes through the alphabet and celebrates individuality using each letter. It’s an excellent choice for home or classroom. Colorful illustrations capture kids’ attention while the text teaches the alphabet in an empowering manner. Author — Sugar Snap Studio

Learn how easy it is to draw and paint as soon as inspiration strikes. Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor is filled with approachable projects that can be created anywhere, at anytime. It features step-by-step lessons, tips, techniques, and hacks. Author - Barbara Roth.

Art Studio: Flowers features more than 50 projects and techniques for drawing, painting, and creating your favorite flowers and botanicals. From oils and acrylics to colored pencils and mixed media, no medium is left untouched. A comprehensive, wide-ranging resource great for beginners. Author - Walter Foster Creative Team.

Discover the key concepts of color theory with Artist Toolbox: Color. Step-by-step projects and accessible technique demonstrations show color theory in action, making this book a useful reference for any beginning artist's library. Author — Walter Foster Creative Team.

Discover everything you need to know about drawing in Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials. Perfect for beginners, this comprehensive guide encompasses every type of drawing media. Learn about their uses, the effects they create, and which surfaces to use with them. Author — Elizabeth T. Gilbert.

Artist Toolbox: Painting Tools and Materials is a practical guide to paints, brushes, palettes, and more. Experienced art instructors focus on the key concepts and practical aspects of working with specific tools, brushes, materials, and mediums. Author — Walter Foster Creative Team.

Learn about a wide range of drawing and painting surfaces in Artist Toolbox: Surfaces & Supports. Discover how canvas, paper, metal, stone, and more can impact your art, from its texture and brightness to colors and durability. Author — Elizabeth T. Gilbert.

A concept- and technique-driven approach to color mixing for aspiring, beginning, or intermediate artists. Author — Kimberly Adams.

Discover more than 450 color combinations in *Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic.* The Color Guidance Index shows you which color recipe to use based on what you’re painting. There’s also a Color Mixing Grid for precise blending. Author — William F. Powell.

*Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits* includes more than 500 color mixing formulas for realistic skin tones, hair colors, and facial features using acrylic, oil, or watercolor paints. An acrylic/oil equivalency chart and a grid for precise measuring are included. Author — William F. Powell.

Find more than 450 color combinations inside *Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor.* This beginner’s guide includes a plastic color mixing grid, so you can accurately measure paint. This book is a great gift for any watercolor artist. Author — William F. Powell.

Learn to paint vibrant and colorful flowers while mastering how to use color for maximum effect. <cite>Colorways: Watercolor Flowers</cite> is the perfect guide for aspiring artists who want to create color harmony in their paintings. Author - Bley Hack.

Learn to draw your favorite horse and pony breeds using a variety of easy-to-follow methods with the *Horses & Ponies Drawing & Activity Book*. This book teaches young artists to draw through tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing. Author — Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team.

In *Painting with Bob Ross* Bob Ross himself, a beloved painter, affable TV personality, and cultural icon, introduces artists and aspiring artists to the basics of painting landscapes with his specially formulated oil paints. Author — Bob Ross Inc.

Perspective is an essential tool for artists of every medium. Perspective for the Beginning Artist helps artists take that first step toward creating a realistic drawing, teaching basic lessons on depth and distance and methods for making a scene or subject proportional. Author — Mercedes Braunstein.

Learn to paint and illustrate whimsical portraits of your pets and favorite animals with *Playful Painting: Pets*. Startup is easy, with minimal tools and materials required. Artist Faye Moorhouse illustrates the book in her signature friendly, quirky style. Author — Faye Moorhouse.

Discover the basics of pen-and-ink drawing in *Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink*. Learn drawing techniques, including stippling, hatching, and crosshatching, and master the fundamentals of mark-making and line work. Author — Desarae Lee.

Stick, color, and create one sticker at a time. *Sticker Pictures* takes coloring to the next level. Each book includes 14 bright, geometric color-by-number templates of your favorite animals. Use the included stickers along with crayons, colored pencils, and markers to color each image. Author — Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team.

Paint and draw beautiful, vibrant, and realistic nature scenes with *The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration*. This guide includes step-by-step demonstrations to follow along with as you practice taking sketches and transforming them into fully rendered, colorful pieces of fine art. Author — Mindy Lighthipe.

With helpful tips and beautiful, inspiring artwork, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for new and intermediate artists looking to improve their drawing skills. The book provides approachable step-by-step lessons for drawing a vast array of subjects. Author — Walter Foster Creative Team.

*The Complete Book of Calligraphy &amp; Lettering* instructs readers on the intricacies of traditional lettering techniques, as well as introduces contemporary hand-lettering formats. Authors — Cari Ferraro, Eugene Metcalf, Arthur Newhall & John Stevens.

The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art is a perfect resource for artists exploring the many ways they can expand their artistic horizons with mixed media art. It features more than 200 creative techniques, including drawing and painting, stamping, stitching, encaustics, collage, journaling, and more. Author — Walter Foster Creative Team.

The human figure is one of the most difficult subjects to capture in drawing. The Complete Book of Poses for Artists demonstrates how to render the human form in more than 500 realistic poses. Packed with techniques and expert instruction, it's the perfect resource for artists of all levels. Authors — Ken Goldman and Stephanie Goldman.