With this 32-page, step-by-step instruction book, aspiring artists will discover the secrets to creating cutting-edge manga art. From an exploration of shading and coloring techniques to tips on figure drawing and character development, readers will learn everything they need to know to become masters of manga. Each featured project serves as both lesson and inspirational guide for preparing artists to craft their own world and characters in an authentic manga style!

Featuring an array of adorable baby animals, this charming bookoffers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating incredibly lifelike drawings in pencil. Baby Animals opens with in-depth information about selecting tools and materials, transferring photo references, and understanding values. Then accomplished artist Cindy Smith shares her passion for the animal kingdom with readers and demonstrates her special shading techniques to accurately depict a wide range of textures––including fur, feathers, and skin. The secret to Cindy’s amazingly realistic drawings is in the minute details, and she divulges all her creative tricks in this essential guide! Aspiring artists with a soft spot for young animals also will find a wealth of irresistible illustrations to study, copy, and “awww” over.

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Acrylic: Seasons is the perfect resource for beginning acrylic artists. You'll learn the foundational skills needed to start an art odyssey. Acrylic: Seasons teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting the different seasons in acrylic. From choosing paper and brushes to painting techniques, composition, and development, Acrylic: Seasons is bursting with valuable skills and lessons to help beginning artists master this approachable medium. Talented artist David Lloyd Glover guides you through an exploration of painting a variety of seasonal landscapesin acrylic, covering basic painting concepts and techniques and rendering realistic textures. Building on these basic techniques, you will practice your craft with step-by-step projects that cover a variety of landscapes, including an autumn road, a spring garden, and a summer lake.

Walter Foster How to Draw & Paint Acrylic Landscapes Book- Aspiring artists learn everything they need to know to get started painting beautiful landscapes in acrylic. This book guides you through an exploration of painting classic landscapes in acrylic, covering basic painting concepts and techniques, including rendering realistic textures. Building on these basic techniques, artists can practice their craft with step-by-step projects that cover a variety of landscapes, including a waterfall, a spring storm, and a classic winter scene. 40 pages, soft cover.

In this comprehensive and inspiring instruction book, professional artist Lesley Harrison shares her artistic insights and techniques for creating breathtakingly realistic equine artwork in pastel. The book opens with essential information on tools, materials, color theory, and fundamental pastel techniques, introducing beginners to everything they need to get started right away. Then Lesley guides readers through eight easy-to-follow lessons, with helpful tips each step of the way.

Dramatic clouds and expansive skies have long been popular subjects for painters. However, rendering them realistically can be quite a challenge for beginners. Inside this book, acclaimed artist Alan Sonneman provides a wealth of instruction on the tricks to developing beautiful skies in oil or acrylic. From puffy picturesque clouds over grasslands to wispy clouds over a mountain landscape, artists can find an array of scenes to develop step by step. Alan also offers tips on creating different types of clouds, creating sky-enhancing compositions, and depicting light and shadow.

The beginning artist's guide to drawing basic cartoon characters. Perfect for beginning artists, Basic Cartooning begins with a comprehensive introduction to drawing cartoon heads and bodies, covering tools and materials to fundamental techniques. Aspiring cartoonists will learn to master the art of cartooning and illustration through a series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects. With comprehensive instruction, artist tips and tricks, and witty gags, Basic Cartooning is the perfect resource for beginning cartoonists.

100 Faces & Expressions covers the fundamentals of creating cartoon heads and faces. This 32-page book includes instruction on selecting face shape, rendering features, exaggerating, and modifying features to suggest mood and personality. The title also features a wide range of step-by-step cartoon heads so beginners can practice a variety of expressions before applying them to their own characters. Additionally, readers will benefit from inspiring tips on the animation process and information on using computer programs to enhance or color the characters.

Whether you have a playful kitten or a lazy, old cat that just lies in the sun, Drawing: Cats & Kittens shows you the specialized skills you'll need to draw them. Drawing: Cats & Kittens is a fun and interactive artist's resource that invites you to combine your love for your furry, feline friends and creating stunning artwork. Jam-packed with knowledgeable tips and skill-refining tutorials, artists of all levels will love traveling through this comprehensive guide to drawing. This intuitive guide covers everything from choosing the right tools and materials to step-by-step projects where you will learn to draw a variety of gorgeous and frisky felines! Get exclusive tips and tricks from an expert, including how to set up a composition using the grid method, exploring value and contrast with blending and shading techniques, and how to render various feline features, such as different fur textures, expressive eyes, and the sleek shapes and forms that make these animals fun and extraordinary subjects. Drawing: Cats & Kittens guarantees easy-to-master techniques and valuable, detailed instruction that will help you achieve beautiful cat portraits with the realistic results you've been searching for.

In Acrylic 1, Ken Goldman offers the perfect introduction to the exciting world of acrylic painting! Inside, you will find an array of beautiful paintings that will inspire you to explore the medium further. Ken covers a range of popular painting subjects as he introduces a number of basic art concepts and techniques, all clearly explained and illustrated. You will learn how to create excitement with contrasts of color and neutral tones, as well as how to depict movement. Then you’ll be ready for Acrylic 2, where you will find step-by-step demonstrations to help you further your painting skills.

Drawing the human head is often considered the most challenging but rewarding drawing subject. To take away some of the challenge, this book breaks down the process of drawing the head into easy steps and stages. In The Head, accomplished artist Nathan Rohlander guides readers through the classical approach to drawing, from the initial “block in” stage to details and finishing touches.

Oil & Waterscapes offers a unique approach to painting beautiful, scenic waterscapes.

Learn to draw a variety of dogs and puppies in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Drawing: Dogs & Puppies teaches artists everything they need to know to achieve realistic pet portraits in graphite pencil . From choosing the right drawing paper and tools to understanding how to blend and shade, Drawing: Dogs & Puppies features valuable information for learning to draw. Aspiring artists will l earn about composition, value, and contrast, as well as how to render various fur textures; expressive eyes; and realistic noses, ears, and mouths . The book opens with an introduction to the basic drawing tools and materials, including pencils, erasers, supports, and blending tools. With simple step-by-step projects that start with basic shapes and progress to detailed, realistic final drawings, readers will learn to draw a variety of canines, including: Expert instruction from artist Cynthia Knox, a breadth of subject matter, helpful tips, and inspirational artwork make Drawing: Dogs & Puppies the perfect addition to any dog-loving artist's library. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Dogs & Puppies allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.

Acrylic, pastel, and watercolor artists alike will appreciate this essential guide to choosing and mixing colors. In Color, Walter T. Foster teaches you the basics of color theory and how to apply it to your work. This valuable resource shares important insights on color, with in-depth instructions on mixing a range of colors including dynamic neutrals. You'll learn about basic color schemes—such as complementary, split-complementary, and triadic, as well as how to effectively use color harmony in your paintings. With beautiful, full-color examples, this beginner's guide will be a welcome addition to any artist's reference library—after all, every artist can benefit from a working knowledge of color!

Artists, photographers, and lovers alike are drawn to the warm, romantic tones of the Golden Hour. In this book, talented artist Tom Swimm shows aspiring artists how to effectively capture the drama of sunsets in oil or acrylic. Readers can find tips on choosing a color palette, taking photo references, and creating a convincing interplay of light and shadow. Tom also guides aspiring artists step by step through a number of beautiful sunset paintings, from coastal scenes to charming landscapes.

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Animals is the perfect resource for aspiring artists interested in painting with acrylic. Animals teaches the aspiring artist everything they need to know to get started painting a variety of animals in acrylic. From choosing paper and brushes to beginning painting techniques to composition and development, this book is bursting with valuable skills and lessons to help beginning artists master this approachable medium. Talented artists guide the readers through an exploration of the medium and the subject matter, covering basic animal painting concepts and techniques including how to render fur, feathers, texture, and more. Building on these basic techniques, artists can practice their craft with step-by-step projects that cover a variety of animal subjects, including horses, cats, dogs, and more. With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Animals is the perfect resource for aspiring artists interested in painting with acrylic.

Internationally acclaimed calligrapher John Stevens guides aspiring lettering artists through his process of creating beautiful and contemporary handwritten styles in this 32-page book. Following an introduction to writing instruments, inks, and papers, as well as basic techniques and lessons on the fundamental elements of lettering, John introduces 20 original alphabets, ranging from funky and fun to elegant and embellished. He also offers advice on how readers can add their own touches and create original alphabets. With an alphabet for every occasion and easy-to-follow instructions, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to create stunning handwriting.

Perfect for beginning artists, Faces & Expressions offers a comprehensive introduction on how to draw faces and expressions - the most important aspects of an individual. Aspiring artists will learn everything about the tools and materials they need to get started, including selecting the right pencils, papers, and erasers for their work. Additionally, artists will discover tips for drawing and shading techniques, such as how to achieve volume, suggest depth, and render various hair and skin textures. With their new found knowledge of pencil drawing basics, artists will learn to master the art of drawing the human face through a series of helpful examples and easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects, including a child portrait, adult portrait, an elderly portrait, and other practice projects that feature different techniques for capturing expressions and rendering features, including eyes, mouth, nose, and hands. Featuring the stunning artwork of gifted artist, Diane Cardaci - a veteran Walter Foster artist this title features all new artwork designed to inspire a classical approach to rendering faces in graphite pencil. With its wide-ranging instruction, a plethora of artist tips, and beautiful artwork to inspire, Faces & Expressions is the perfect resource for any beginning portrait artist.

Learn to paint breathtaking spring, summer, autumn, and winter scenes with Seasons . From sunny spring days to snowy cold mornings, this book explores numerous techniques to create mood, use color, and convey different times of day. Featuring the beautiful work of Nancy Wylie, this book showcases each of the four seasons through a variety of subjects and landscapes with easy step-by-step projects.

Oil & Pastoral Landscapes combines two popular and aesthetically pleasing subjects in art-landscapes and flowers. Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop their oil and acrylic painting skills, Oil & Pastoral Landscapes offers basic information for learning to paint a variety of colorful scenes using the time-treasured mediums of oil and acrylic. Beginning with detailed information on working with oil and acrylic tools and materials, this book introduces artists to the basics, including paints and brushes, mediums, supports, basic color theory, paint mixing, composition, lighting, and more.

In Oil 1, Robert Moore offers the perfect introduction to the exciting world of oil painting! Inside, you will find an array of beautiful paintings that will inspire you to explore the medium further. Robert covers a range of the most popular painting subjects as he introduces a number of basic art concepts and painting techniques. You'll also learn what materials and colors you will need to get started painting your favorite subjects. After this introduction, you will be ready for Oil 2, where you will find step-by-step demonstrations to help you further your painting skills. It's never been so easy to learn to paint in oil!

In this title, William Alexander invites you into his artistic world and shows you how to re-create a variety of beautiful landscapes in oil. After exploring tools and materials, he explores tips for various oil painting techniques as well as instructions for how to create special effects for landscape elements such as skies, trees, mountains, roads, clouds, and lakes. Following demonstrations that show how to develop an oil painting into a finished work of art using the unique Alexander Wet-on-Wet Technique, aspiring artists will discover how to create a beautiful finished painting in just one sitting. Best of all, you will find a wealth of beautiful landscape paintings to copy and admire!

'This is the perfect introductory kit for anyone who wants to learn how to depict a variety of irresistible pets in pencil. Inside is every thing aspiring artists need to get started, presenting the basics of drawing in pencil and offering in-depth information on tools before guiding beginners through 17 demonstrations—each accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions. From traditional dogs and cats to more exotic reptiles and birds, this kit features a number of inspiring drawings that are sure to appeal to any pet-loving artist.

Whether you’re a master painter or an absolute beginner, watercolor is the perfect partner for your painting pleasure—and Watercolor Basics teaches you everything you need to know to get started in the medium. Discover how to bring dimension and depth to your watercolor paintings with Watercolor Basics. Featuring the artwork of Deb Watson, this large-format, 40-book offers a brief introduction into tools and materials before jumping into the easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects. Each project includes a list of colors needed, instructions on color mixing, and other tips and techniques needed to complete the painting, such as rendering light and shadow and creating realistic textures. The painting projects included in this book With engaging, inspirational lessons and useful artist's tips, Watercolor Basics will help you master this beautiful and luminous medium . The How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Watercolor Basics allows you to widen the scope of your artistic abilities, demonstrating how to begin with a basic sketch and then develop your painting step by step with special techniques that will bring your painting to life.