Art Education and Instruction Books

Create depth and dimension in your artwork with *Success in Art: Mastering Perspective* by Andy Fish. This instructional book for intermediate-level artists includes step-by-step projects that help you learn one-, two-, and three-point perspectives.

13 Architects Children Should Know introduces children to history's most iconic architectural feats and the people behind them — from Christopher Wren and Frank Lloyd Wright to Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Zaha Hadid, to name a few. Author — Florian Heine.

Filled with gorgeous color reproductions and packed with fascinating information, 13 Art Movements Children Should Know presents a chronological sampling of art history's most important movements, from Romanesque to Pop. Author — Brad Finger.

What's the difference between watercolor and gouache, or between a collage and an assemblage? How are frescoes and mosaics made? Why do different kinds of prints look so different from each other? These and other questions are explored in 13 Art Techniques Children Should Know. Author — Angela Wenzel.

Read up on the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne, the graffiti-inspired figures of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. *13 Painters Children Should Know* is a fun and engaging introduction to popular painters. Author — Florian Heine. Author — Florian Heine.

Robert Henkes book offers a bountiful supply of inexpensive, short-term projects for junior and senior high art. This book is illustrated with many examples of good student work. A real boost to everyone who teaches art - substitutes, too! Author — Robert Henkes

Filled with stunning reproductions of some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, 50 Art Movements You Should Know offers a chronological journey through artistic revolutions, from Realism to the New Leipzig School. Author — Rosalind Ormiston.

*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of 50 iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

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.

Introduce children to more than 50 great artists and their work with An Eye for Art, a lively family-oriented art resource. This treasure trove from the National Gallery of Art features work by Raphael, Rembrandt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Henri Matisse, Chuck Close, Jacob Lawrence, and Pablo Picasso. Author — The National Society for Art.

In *Anatomy for Artists*, author Michel Lauricella presents his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body. In more than 1000 illustrations, the human body is shown from bone structure to musculature and from anatomical detail to the body in motion.

Enhance your drawing skills with *Anatomy for Artists Simplified Forms*. Artist and teacher Michel Lauricella focuses on simplifying the body into basic shapes and forms. It’s a great reference for professionals, beginners, and everyone in between. Author — Michel Lauricella.

Enhance your drawing skills with *Anatomy for Artists Skeleton and Bone Reference Points*. Artist and teacher Michel Lauricella provides a simplified and practical version of the human skeleton. It’s a great reference for professionals, beginners, and everyone in between. Author — Michel Lauricella.

Introduce kids to stop-motion animation and animated filmmaking with *Animation Lab for Kids* and take their art projects to the next level. The book includes a series of fun, hands-on projects that teach a range of animation techniques. Kids make their own movies. No previous experience required.

Create beautiful, spontaneous artwork inspired by your surroundings — no matter where you are! Anywhere, Anytime Art: Crayon is an inspiring resource for artists of all skill levels. Fun and simple step-by-step projects teach you how to create your own works of art using crayons. Author — Monika Forsberg.

Originating in France after World War I, Art Deco quickly spread throughout Europe and America, and encompassed nearly every artistic medium from paintings and photography to furnishings and film. Art Deco: 50 Works of Art You Should Know is a highly accessible overview of the movement. Author — Lynn Federle Orr.

A refreshing source of ideas for creating fine art with children, Art Lab for Kids encourages the development of every young artist’s own voice, marks, and style. Author ? Susan Schwake. Paperback. 144 pages.

Art Nouveau: 50 Works of Art You Should Know is an authoritative, accessible, and beautifully illustrated book that explores 50 of the most important works of the Art Nouveau movement, and shows how it impacted every artistic discipline, from architecture to graphic arts to painting to home decor. Author — Susie Hodge.

Art Starts with a Line is a drawing handbook that begins with one of the most basic fundamental techniques: the line. Artists of all skill levels will enjoy learning the art of line drawing in an approachable, interactive way. Author - Erin McManness.

Art Workshops for Children is an invaluable guide to running workshops for kids, written by one of the world's most innovative workshop facilitators, Herve Tullet. It features a dozen workshops that fire children's imaginations, champion group bonding, and give visually pleasing results. Author — Hervé Tullet.

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.

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.

*Black: Exploring Color in Art*, is from the *True Color* series that explores different colors and how they’ve been used throughout history. It includes 16 blank pages of high-quality paper for your own ideas, and it’s a wonderful gift. Authors – Valentina Zucchi and Viola Niccolai. Paperback. 64 pages.

*Blue: Exploring Color in Art*, is from the *True Color* series that explores different colors and how they’ve been used throughout history. It includes 16 blank pages of high-quality paper for your own ideas, and it’s a wonderful gift. Authors - Valentina Zucchi and Viola Niccolai. Paperback. 64 pages.

Learn the basics of charcoal drawing with *Charcoal: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner* by Richard Rochester. This book details the tools and materials needed to create charcoal artwork, such as brushes and blenders, and different sizes and types of charcoal.

Explore the rainbow in *Colors: True Color*. This introduction to color covers warm and cool shades, color wheels, and color name origins. It includes 16 blank pages of high-quality paper for your own ideas, and it makes a wonderful gift. Author- Giovanna Ranaldi. Paperback. 64 pages.

Learn to draw a wide array of botanicals, floral forms, plant structures, and more in *Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants*. This essential visual reference is perfect for artists, urban sketchers, students, and anyone else looking to improve their realistic drawing skills. Author — Melissa Washburn.

Translated into more than 17 languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. Author — Betty Edwards.

Structured like a traditional drawing class, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner covers the concepts all serious beginning artists need in order to master basic drawing skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more. Author — Jim Dowdalls.

In Drawing Secrets Revealed, author Sarah Parks shares the basic techniques that enable artists to draw anything and everything they see. Follow along as she guides you through more than 20 demonstrations that make that kind of skill possible for you — even if you're entirely new to drawing. Author — Sarah Parks.

Now in a revised and expanded edition, Drawing with Children is a perennial best seller and definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. Author — Mona Brookes.

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.

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.

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: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner* is the perfect guide for beginners. Author Christine Allison offers tutorials, advice on tools and materials, details on techniques, and ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further. Author — Christine Allison.

Learn how to hand-forge iron with *Everyday Blacksmith*. This guidebook begins with shop basics, including safety, equipment, and basic techniques that are covered through a series of projects. Author — Nicholas Wicks.

Learn how to create stand-out black and white art with *Exploring Back and White: Drawing and Painting Techniques*. Throughout its pages, you’ll discover the endless creative possibilities of the seemingly simple combination of black and white and learn about a wide variety of media. Author — Victor Escandell.

*Folk Art Fusion* offers a contemporary take on traditional folk art. Learn how traditional folk art continues to influence artists, and get inspired to create your own. Author — Heather Galler.

*Green: Exploring Color in Art*, is from the *True Color* series that explores different colors and how they’ve been used throughout history. It includes 16 blank pages of high-quality paper for your own ideas, and it’s a wonderful gift. Authors – Valentina Zucchi and Amanda Leon. Paperback. 64 pages.

A perfect book for budding artists, *How to Draw Almost Every Day* challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day. Each image in this technique-driven book is broken down with step-by-step diagrams, making the process of creating the image easy to understand. Author — Kamo.

Create your own fabulous feline artwork in no time with *How to Draw Cats and Kittens.* It includes step-by-step instructions and information on the fundamental principles of drawing, so even beginners can work with confidence. Author – J.C. Amberlyn.

Learn how to illustrate various dog breeds in different poses and with a range of expressions using *How to Draw Dogs and Puppies.* Step-by-step instructions are included, along with helpful information about tools and techniques. Author – J.C. Amberlyn.

*Learn to Burn: A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Pyrography* by Simon Easton introduces beginners to the art of pyrography and offers fourteen step-by-step projects for making decorative gifts from coasters and picture frames to bangles, decorative plates, and door hangers — all illustrated with clear how-to photographs.

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.

Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings is a complete course in acrylic painting, scaled down to alleviate any creative hangups or feelings of intimidation. Author and painter Mark Daniel Nelson demonstrates how small, 5" square paintings can set your creativity free.

Learn key art concepts by following the multidisciplinary approach of Renaissance artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci. *Leonardo's Art Workshop* guides young artists to experiment, create projects, and explore how art intersects with science and nature through STEAM learning. Author — Amy Leidtke.

Learn the fundamentals of science through a multidisciplinary approach inspired by Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci. *Leonardo's Science Workshop* explores how art intersects with science and nature through accessible, engaging explanations and hands-on learning. Author — Heidi A. Olinger.

Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style. With a direct, easy-to-follow approach, contemporary artist Juliette Aristides pairs personal examples and insights with theory, assignments, and demonstrations. Author — Juliette Aristides.

*Making Marbled Paper* is the perfect beginner’s guide to creating colorful patterned paper. Learn how to make unique notebooks and stationary, and then reimagine your designs for home décor, textiles, ceramics, and more. Author — Heather RJ Fletcher.

Find your happy place with *Mindful Thoughts for Artists: Finding Flow and Creating Calm* by Georgina Hooper. Inside are 25 insights on art and mindfulness to meditate upon.

A contemporary, fresh approach to drawing. This book is filled with creative exercises and projects, information about drawing principles and techniques, and dynamic exploration of drawing mediums and tools. Author — Chelsea Ward.

Paint Lab is packed with unique, experimental techniques and ideas designed to encourage learning through exploration and play. It's organized into 52 units, or "labs," which may be explored in any order that inspires you. Author — Deborah Forman.

Discover different types of art with *Painting & Drawing: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner* by the Editors of GMC. This book teaches new artists how to create with pencils and colored pencils, charcoal, acrylics, watercolors, and oil paints.

Painting the Impressionistic Landscape celebrates the freeing experience of packing up your paints and setting out into nature to paint the beauty that you see. With clear, thoughtful instruction, artist Dustan Knight demonstrates how to paint lively, expressive landscapes in Impressionist style. Author — Dustan Knight.

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.

The most important and best-loved artists of the Pop movement are gathered in Pop Art: 50 Artworks You Should Know, an accessible book filled with painting, photography, film, and sculpture. Author — Gary van Wyk.

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.

*Red: Exploring Color in Art*, is from the *True Color* series that explores different colors and how they’ve been used throughout history. It includes 16 blank pages of high-quality paper for your own ideas, and it’s a wonderful gift. Authors – Valentina Zucchi and Paolo D’Altan. Paperback. 64 pages.

Bring art to life with lessons that showcase the successes and struggles of artists. Build an appreciation for major artists and movements, up to present day. Includes new biographies and includes a full color art highlight insert. Author - Phyllis Clausen Barker.

Learn to draw animals, cartoons, or manga from a pro artist. Strathmore Learning Series Instructional Art Pads offer step-by-step lessons and online video tutorials to help you master new illustration styles. Good for both beginning and experienced artists. Authors - Maureen ''Marzi'' Wilson, Christopher Hart, Cynthia Knox.

The Surrealist movement that developed in Europe following the devastation of World War I swept energetically through all kinds of media. Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know introduces readers to 50 unique artworks that have lost nothing of their irresistible attraction to this day. Author — Brad Finger.

Authored by Gabriel Campanario, founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers, this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and explores how it is being practiced today. Author — Gabriel Campanario.

*The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques* was originally published in 1940, and it has been an invaluable reference for artists and art students ever since. Through many updates and editions, it has remained a Bible-like source for painters, sculptors, and printmakers. Author — Ralph Mayer.

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.

Deborah Putnoi's interactive sketchbook helps artists reconnect to the open, nonjudgmental creative state that she calls The Drawing Mind. Author — Deborah Putnoi

*The Future Architect’s Toolkit* encourages aspiring architects by exploring how architects actually work. Architect Barbara Beck expands on the concepts introduced in “The Future Architect’s Handbook” by introducing readers to the necessary steps toward creating their own building. Author — Barbara Beck.

Learn how to draw and paint with your child with *The Grown-Up's Guide to Making Art with Kids*. Inside, you’ll find more than 25 easy-to-follow projects to enhance creativity in your lives. This helpful guide includes drawing tutorials, interactive pages, and more. Author — Lee Foster-Wilson.

Discover more than 20 step-by-step fun fluid art and interactive paint pour projects for kids and adults alike inside *The Grown-Up’s Guide to Painting with Kids* by Jennifer McCully. This paperback shows you how to pour paint with kids to create colorful works of art together using affordable and accessible materials.

Learn to paint colorful rocks through creative prompts, practical exercises, templates, and step-by-step projects. *The Little Book of Rock Painting* offers an interactive, creative approach to this trendy technique. Authors — F. Sehnaz Bac, Marisa Redondo, Margaret Vance.

*The Painter's Handbook: Revised and Expanded* by Mark David Gottsegen is a useful resource with information on a wide variety of art materials including health and safety information as well as dozens of recipes.

The Realism Challenge is a captivating, step-by-step guide that teaches artists how to draw and paint stunningly realistic images of common objects, rendered in the style of artist Mark Crilley, host of the popular "Realism Challenge" YouTube video series. Author — Mark Crilley.

One of the most famous and popular books on art ever written. The Story of Art presents the history of art as one unfolding narrative, from the earliest cave paintings to now. Written for newcomers to art history, the book is accessible and informative. Fully illustrated. Author — E.H. Gombrich. 688 pages.