Study & Teaching Books


Drawing Words and Writing Pictures: Making Comics: Manga, Graphic Novels, and BeyondDrawing Words and Writing Pictures: Making Comics: Manga, Graphic Novels, and Beyond
Best Price: $15.41
I am a BIG fan of both Abel and Madden's work. I go to BOTH of their websites several times a...
Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of ArtmakingArt & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
Best Price: $7.03
(This is Frank's wife writing.) My daughter who is a struggling artists recommended this book...
The Artist's Way WorkbookThe Artist's Way Workbook
Best Price: $8.21
This workbook is exactly the same as the book, adding space for writing. There is nothing new in...
Living the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspiration from Working ArtistsLiving the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspiration from Working Artists
Best Price: $14.72
It is hard to imagine anyone could read this book without stopping multiple times to experiment...
The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw ThemThe Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them
Best Price: $15.42
This is the one major item you need to have to be serious about calligraphy. The alphabets are...


Perspective Made EasyPerspective Made Easy
Best Price: $5.10
Even though it does not appeat to the eye at first, the content is very, very good and teaches a...
Picture This: How Pictures WorkPicture This: How Pictures Work
Best Price: $5.20
I can't say I'm overly well versed in composition, namely because most books on the subject are...
The New Creative ArtistThe New Creative Artist
Best Price: $14.11
The New Creative Artist: A Guide To Developing Your Creative Spirit Here is another WOW...
The Complete Oil Painter: The Essential Reference for Beginners to ProfessionalsThe Complete Oil Painter: The Essential Reference for Beginners to Professionals
Best Price: $14.18
As the first book I ever bought on painting with oil colours, I didn't know what to expect....
A Survival Kit for the Elementary/Middle School Art Teacher (J-B Ed:Survival Guides)A Survival Kit for the Elementary/Middle School Art Teacher (J-B Ed:Survival Guides)
Best Price: $18.63
I was very disapointed with this book. All of the pages are photocopied in black and white....


Dynamic Figure Drawing (Practical Art Books)Dynamic Figure Drawing (Practical Art Books)
Best Price: $11.17
I bought this book about 16 years ago when I was a dopey kid trying to draw people because some...
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters: 100 Great Drawings Analyzed, Figure Drawing Fundamentals DefinedDrawing Lessons from the Great Masters: 100 Great Drawings Analyzed, Figure Drawing Fundamentals Defined
Best Price: $11.00
This book is a great addition to the student of drawing's library. The author does a superb job...
Watercolor Basics - Lets Get Started (Watercolor Basics)Watercolor Basics - Lets Get Started (Watercolor Basics)
Best Price: $10.05
Watercolor painting can be discouraging for the beginner because of its delicate and difficult...
Fashion Design Drawing CourseFashion Design Drawing Course
Best Price: $12.50
I bought this book acually wanting to draw and create clothes but I didn't do any of that. On...
Drawing for the Absolute and Utter BeginnerDrawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner
Best Price: $11.24
I can't say I was blown away with this book, nor can I say I was disappointed, this the rating...

Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts EducationStudio Thinking: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education
Best Price: $22.46
I teach elementary art so this book is a bit above my students level (it focus' on high school...
The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical TraditionThe Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition
Best Price: $14.06
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn the correct way to draw the human figure in...
The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-ModernThe Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern
Best Price: $5.00
This is a wonderful book, I am studying for the Art praxis and found this book very helpful. ...
The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the HeadThe Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head
Best Price: $12.78
William Maughan's book "Drawing the Head" is worth buying just for the illustrations...
Drawing for Older Children & TeensDrawing for Older Children & Teens
Best Price: $6.45
This book disappointed me. I thought given the age group of the title it would have more indepth...

Anatomy for the ArtistAnatomy for the Artist
Best Price: $23.77
Great way to get familiar with the human body, different positions than the boring usual, a book...
From Ordinary To Extraordinary: Art & Design Problem SolvingFrom Ordinary To Extraordinary: Art & Design Problem Solving
Best Price: $12.78
This is an excellent book, and an excellent resource for secondary educators. Lots of creative...
Making Color SingMaking Color Sing
Best Price: $11.25
i learned of the book making color sing in an art workshop. It is not a new publication,...
How to Draw AnimalsHow to Draw Animals
Best Price: $3.39
This is one of the, if not THE most solid animal book there is. Packed with drawings (as all of...
Watercolor School (Learn as You Go)Watercolor School (Learn as You Go)
Best Price: $8.10
"Watercolor School" by Hazel Harrison states on its book jacketthat it is "a...

The Natural Way to Paint: Rendering the Figure in Watercolor Simply and BeautifullyThe Natural Way to Paint: Rendering the Figure in Watercolor Simply and Beautifully
Best Price: $11.15
This book shows how to do watercolour figure sketches in a loose free style. The eye-catching...
Lee Hammonds Big Book of DrawingLee Hammonds Big Book of Drawing
Best Price: $3.46
An excellent book to perfect drawing techniques. Uses grid method to learn to sketch difficult...
DK Art School: An Introduction to Art Techniques (DK Art School)DK Art School: An Introduction to Art Techniques (DK Art School)
Best Price: $11.99
This book is a great book for children and adults who want a basic introduction to art mediums. ...
Painting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in Interpreting Light and ColorPainting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in Interpreting Light and Color
Best Price: $15.99
I found this book a valuable addition to my library. As an Artist it proved to be a wonderful...
Art for the Very Young: Ages 3-6Art for the Very Young: Ages 3-6
Best Price: $8.10
This is a wonderful resource for pre-school teachers! It is filled with many wonderful ideas and...

Virtual Pose 3: The Ultimate Visual Reference Series for Drawing the Human FigureVirtual Pose 3: The Ultimate Visual Reference Series for Drawing the Human Figure
Best Price: $15.62
i really love using this book (and the CD). i want to mention that i have a Mac with an...
Pastel Workbook: A Complete Course in 10 Lessons (Workbook)Pastel Workbook: A Complete Course in 10 Lessons (Workbook)
Best Price: $12.44
Clear, simple teaching guide for pastel beginners. 10 progressive lessons. Examples range from...
Arteffects (Practical Art Books)Arteffects (Practical Art Books)
Best Price: $17.28
If anyone out there is even thinking about painting (or if you are already a painter) this is...
Portraits from Life in 29 StepsPortraits from Life in 29 Steps
Best Price: $14.94
John Howard Sanden is one of the "Greats" in the portrait field. In "Portraits...
The Arts and the Creation of MindThe Arts and the Creation of Mind
Best Price: $13.94
Mr. Eisner explain the applications of the skills fostered by the fine arts educational...

How to Paint Like the Old Masters: Watson-Guptill 25th Anniversary EditionHow to Paint Like the Old Masters: Watson-Guptill 25th Anniversary Edition
Best Price: $14.06
The book first goes into an in-depth discussion of the various mediums, varnishes, and colors...
How to Draw (How to Draw (Dover))How to Draw (How to Draw (Dover))
Best Price: $1.53
This book is for those who wants to teach their student or children very basic drawing.
Art from Intuition: Overcoming Your Fears and Obstacles to Making ArtArt from Intuition: Overcoming Your Fears and Obstacles to Making Art
Best Price: $15.83
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RQDTY7WE71WJB "Art from Intuition"...
The Big Messy Art Book: But Easy to Clean UpThe Big Messy Art Book: But Easy to Clean Up
Best Price: $8.25
This book has been out in the hands of good teachers/parents/child care folks/kids for awhile...
Draw 50 Flowers, Trees and Other Plants: The Step-By-StepDraw 50 Flowers, Trees and Other Plants: The Step-By-Step
Best Price: $4.79
Christmas present that Santa picked out. About a 1/2 dozen intro to drawing instruction books...

Animal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of FormAnimal Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of Form
Best Price: $29.84
Excellent reference book. 5 stars from the first to last page.
Colored Pencil for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Artist (Serious Beginner)Colored Pencil for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Artist (Serious Beginner)
Best Price: $11.23
"Colored Pencil for the Serious Beginner," though not everything you are going to...
Hooked on Art!: 265 Ready-To-Use Activities in 7 Exciting MediaHooked on Art!: 265 Ready-To-Use Activities in 7 Exciting Media
Best Price: $19.65
Great book with many interesting ideas. I began flipping through it with post it notes in my...
100 Creative Drawing Ideas100 Creative Drawing Ideas
Best Price: $13.70
As any art instructor will know, students can only take working from a still life for so long....
Master Class in Figure DrawingMaster Class in Figure Drawing
Best Price: $8.98
The author goes into lengthy, detailed explanation of how Rembrandt understands the ligaments...

Sketching and Drawing for ChildrenSketching and Drawing for Children
Best Price: $3.03
I gave this to my 9 year old niece, who likes to draw. I had a book very like this one...
Daily Warm-ups: Art Level I (Daily Warm-Ups) (Daily Warm-Ups)Daily Warm-ups: Art Level I (Daily Warm-Ups) (Daily Warm-Ups)
Best Price: $11.79
I am a first year art teacher in a middle school and I was looking for a good lesson book to get...
Lessons on ShadingLessons on Shading
Best Price: $3.17
this book on shading is what it says, a lesson on shading, it would be a good book for someone...
Oil Painting for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good PainterOil Painting for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Painter
Best Price: $12.47
IF you are serious about painting, this book is worth 100 times its weight in gold. If you're...
The Acrylics Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's ArtistThe Acrylics Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist
Best Price: $12.47
I borrowed this book and am planning to buy it. There are a lot of ideas to expand on. It's not...

Young at Art: Teaching Toddlers Self-Expression, Problem-Solving Skills, and an Appreciation for ArtYoung at Art: Teaching Toddlers Self-Expression, Problem-Solving Skills, and an Appreciation for Art
Best Price: $8.41
I got this book because I am very interested in developing my toddler's artistic and creative...
Monotype: Mediums and Methods for Painterly PrintmakingMonotype: Mediums and Methods for Painterly Printmaking
Best Price: $13.14
This book gives a thorough overview of Monotype printing. It starts out with materials needed,...
Criticizing Art: Understanding the ContemporaryCriticizing Art: Understanding the Contemporary
Best Price: $27.00
A wonderful book. Boy, i was dragged through galleries and museums by my parents throughout the...
The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature, Revised EditionThe Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature, Revised Edition
Best Price: $13.40
I was looking for a book to go through all aspects of nature sketching and journaling. This is...
Manga Mania: Chibi and Furry Characters: How to Draw the Adorable Mini-characters and Cool Cat-girls of Japanese Comics (Manga Mania)Manga Mania: Chibi and Furry Characters: How to Draw the Adorable Mini-characters and Cool Cat-girls of Japanese Comics (Manga Mania)
Best Price: $11.15
This book gave me some help with drawing eyes, mouths,and hair. I would recomend it to up and...

Cartooning for the Beginner (Christopher Hart Titles)Cartooning for the Beginner (Christopher Hart Titles)
Best Price: $8.99
I bought this for my 10 year old. This is a great book. Easily understandable and lots of...
Dynamic Light and Shade (Practical Art Books)Dynamic Light and Shade (Practical Art Books)
Best Price: $11.67
This book is killer.... it starts by talking about silhouettes.... then adding 1 highlight......
Survival Kit for the Secondary School Art TeacherSurvival Kit for the Secondary School Art Teacher
Best Price: $23.07
This book will help beginner art teachers as well as give some interesting ideas and insight to...
  
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