Walter Foster

Go on an artistic wildlife adventure with *Acrylic Painting: Animals*. This foundational painting book includes everything beginners need to know about getting started in acrylic painting. Authors — Toni Watts, Rod Lawrence, and Kate Tugwell.

Acrylic: Landscapes is the ideal tool to teach beginning artists how to use acrylics to create the perfect scene. Inside the book, readers will find a guide on tools, materials, and step-by-step instructions on painting landscapes in acrylic. Learn to paint a winter scene, waterfalls, and more. Author — Tom Shropshire.

Aspiring artists can learn here how to create a variety of seasonal landscapes in acrylic. Includes info on choosing paper and brushes, basic painting concepts and techniques, composition, and development. Learn how to paint a spring garden, a summer lake, and more. Author - David Lloyd Glover.

Perfect for aspiring illustrators and cartoonists, Basic Cartooning offers a comprehensive introduction on how to capture the key aspects of cartooning style. Author — Maury Aaseng.

Part of Walter Foster's popular "How to Draw and Paint" series, this book includes instruction on selecting face shapes, rendering features, and exaggerating those features to suggest mood and personality. Author - Joe Oesterle.

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.

Whether you're a novice or an accomplished artist who has never experimented with colored pencil, this book provides the instruction and inspiration you need to master this versatile medium. Author — Cynthia Knox.

Learn to draw realistic portraits of your furry friends with *Drawing: Dogs & Cats*. This drawing book features essential techniques, helpful tips, and instructions for illustrating cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. Author — Nolan Stacey.

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.

Learn the basics of drawing in this "how-to" book designed for adult beginners. Each book in the "Starting Out" series covers basic materials and techniques, and is suitable for an adult beginner. Author-Mike Butkus. Paperback. 32 pages.

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.

Perfect for aspiring portrait artists, Faces & Expressions offers a comprehensive introduction on how to capture the key aspects that define individual character. Author - Diane Cardaci.

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.

Discover figure drawing basics and beyond in *Drawing: People with Debra Kauffman Yaun.* This drawing introduction is perfect for beginners. It starts with information about basic drawing tools and techniques, and covers anatomy essentials. Author — Debra Kauffman Yaun.

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.

This book breaks down the process of learning how to draw realistic portraits and facial features, complete with specific instruction on how to draw eyes, ears, noses, mouths, and hair in easy steps and stages. Author — Nathan Rohlander. Paperback. 32 pages.

Learn the basics of acrylic painting from this "how-to" book, created for aspiring adult beginners. Each book in the "Starting Out" series covers basic materials and techniques,and is suitable for an adult beginner. Author-Ken Goldman. Paperback 32 pages. Author — Ken Goldman.

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.

How to Draw and Paint Pastel: Horses & Ponies is an inspiring instruction book that shows you everything you need to know to create breathtakingly realistic equine artwork in pastel. Author - Lesley Harrison.

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.

Acrylic Painting Step by Step is perfect for artists looking to master the versatile medium or build upon their existing skills. This book is filled with beginning and more advanced techniques with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions for creating 12 acrylic paintings. Author - Tom Swimm.

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.

Explore a range of styles and techniques for creating works of art in colored pencil. This Walter Foster "Artist Library Series" guide is packed with information to help beginning and advanced artists learn more about drawing with colored pencils. Authors — Pat Averill, Sylvester Hickmon, and Debra K. Yaun.

Taking a contemporary approach to an ever-evolving art form, Creative Cartooning is an easy-to-use guide that offers beginning and intermediate artists essential information for getting started in the genre. Author — Tim Van De Vall.

Have you always dreamed of being able to draw the human figure? If so, Figure Drawing will teach you everything you need to know, including advanced concepts such as gesture, proportion, and movement. Author — Jennifer Gennari.

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.

Capture the beauty of the world around you with the help of Mastering Pastel, which guides you through an exploration of this unique medium and its myriad uses. Author — Alain Picard.

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.

Discover the possibilities of pastels in Pastel Step by Step. Learn how to paint in pastel with step-by-step instructions, practical tips, and helpful advice. Learn scumbling, glazing, and other techniques as you work through 12 colorful projects. Author - Marla Baggetta.

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.

For anyone who wants to master realistic drawing techniques in the iconic medium of graphite, Pencil Drawing Step by Step provides a fresh, contemporary approach enhanced by plenty of inspiration and encouragement. Author — Cynthia Knox.

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.

Learn how to create beautiful hand-written letters and alphabets with in-depth instruction on both calligraphy and lettering styles. The Art of Calligraphy & Lettering includes techniques specific to setting up guidelines, spacing letters, laying out word designs, and creating exciting strokes. Authors — Cari Ferraro, Eugene Metcalf, Arthur Newhall, and John Steven.

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.

Learn how to paint a stunning Appaloosa, a magnificent Arabian, an elegant Friesian, and many other breathtaking breeds. Whether you want to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information you need to get started. Paperback. 144 pages. Authors — Patricia Getha, Janet Griffin-Scott , Lesley Harrison, Cindy Larimore, and Elin Pendleton.

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.

From basic pencil drawing and illustration techniques to composition and color theory, The Art of Drawing Manga & Comic Book Characters provides all the in-depth knowledge you need to create dynamic manga and graphic novel characters. Authors — Bob Berry and Jeannie Lee.

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.

From domestic companions such as dogs and cats to creatures of the wild such as birds and deer, The Art of Painting Animals shows you how to render your favorite animals in a variety of painting mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Authors — Maury Aaseng, Lorraine Gray, Jason Morgan, Deb Watson, Toni Watts, and Kate Tugwell.

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.

Learn to capture the simple beauty of everyday objects and scenes with The Art of Painting Still Life in Acrylic. The book offers valuable drawing and painting techniques, as well as inspirational artwork that's sure to motivate artists of all skill levels. Authors — Varvara Harmon, Elizabeth Mayville, Tracy Meola, and Janice Robertson.

With inspiration, instruction, and professional tips and tricks on virtually every page, "The Art of Watercolor Painting" is nothing short of an all-inclusive resource for both beginning and experienced watercolor artists alike. Authors — Thomas Needham, Ronald Pratt, Helen Tse, Deb Watson, and Nancy Wylie.

Accomplished artist Diane Wright guides readers through the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, from making basic strokes and using photo references, on through 10 step-by-step projects featuring everything from a desert scene to a riverside landscape. Author — Diane Wright.

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.

Many aspiring artists want to draw a portrait of their best friend - especially when their pal has four paws and fur! This newest addition to the Drawing Made Easy series pairs a best-selling medium with the wildly popular subject of dogs and puppies. Author — Nolon Stacey.

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.

With easy-to-understand information on tools and materials, basic strokes, and shading techniques, this artist's guide covers everything beginning artists need to start creating their own impressive works of botanical art. Author — Diane Cardaci.

Inside, artist Cynthia Knox teaches her method of developing a colored pencil drawing through simple step-by-step demonstrations, with helpful tips and tricks sprinkled throughout. She also discusses basic flower shapes, anatomy, photographing references, and setting up dynamic still lifes.

Drawing in pencil is a fundamental art skill and good starting point for any aspiring artist. Forest Animals from Walter Foster's Drawing Made Easy series offers in-depth information for creating realistic pencil drawings of forest wildlife quickly and easily. Author — Maury Aaseng.

This title in Walter Foster's "Drawing Made Easy" series makes it possible for aspiring artists to recreate an impressive array of horse and pony drawings. Patricia Getha includes tips for drawing a range of breeds and their signature poses.

The Drawing Made Easy series introduces budding artists to the fundamentals of pencil drawing by simplifying even the most complex concepts and making it easy for the beginner to gain an in-depth understanding of this very versatile medium. Author - Eileen Sorg.

Learn to draw remarkably realistic animals step by step! Capture the personality and character of a range of animals, from the magnificent elephant to the cuddly koala and a group of mischievous meerkats with the help of author-artist Linda Weil.

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.

Inside this guide, accomplished artist Diane Cardaci guides readers through several shortcuts to drawing realistically — from projecting and using the grid method to utilizing a computer. A step-by-step project accompanies each drawing technique, so readers can test out the methods firsthand.

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.

Easy-to-follow illustrations help children create the colorful characters step by step, with each new step outlined in blue so they know exactly what to draw next. 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.

Learn to draw your favorite *Frozen* and *Frozen 2* characters with *Learn to Draw Disney: Frozen 2*. Perfect for beginners, this instructional book features easy-to-follow, step-by-step exercises for drawing Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and more. Author — Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team.

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 draw Moana, her pig Pua, and other movie characters from Disney's new princess story with Learn to Draw Disney: Moana. Professional Disney animators lead young artists through easy, step-by-step drawing instructions. Inside tips and techniques make it simple. 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.

Meet some of the planet's most unusual critters with Learn to Draw Exotic Animals. 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.

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.