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Art instruction books
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items I've found these books to be really useful. They are all full of great knowledge and tips about art.
A fantastic resource for any artist. This book explains how to depict colour and light in many different ways. A valuable addition to any artists library.
Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter|Paperback
A wonderful book about how to draw and paint from your imagination. Lots of amazing information, tips and ideas.
Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist|Paperback
Andrew Loomis was a legendary teacher of figure drawing and this amazing book gives detailed guidelines and instruction on how to depict the human figure.
Figure Drawing|Hardcover
If you want to learn how to draw like the masters then this book is for you. Based on classical principles of drawing, it's an inspiring book to read and learn from.
Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier|Hardcover
This book teaches you how to draw with amazing realism using just pencil. It will really inspire any graphite artists out there.
Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil|eBook
This book has perhaps inspired me more than any other. A brilliant resource about how to construct and draw all types of animals.
How to Draw Animals|Paperback
Another wonderful book about how to draw animals from a former Disney animator. Lots of great advice and tips.
The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature|Paperback
Rembrandt has always been one of my favourite painters and this masterful book reveals the way that he painted his amazing works. Using the latest scientific analysis, it shows Rembrandts studio secrets.
Rembrandt: The Painter at Work|Paperback
This classic book reveals the trade secrets of many of the old masters and how they painted. Fascinating stuff!
How to Paint Like the Old Masters: Watson-Guptill 25Th Anniversary Edition|Paperback
This book has long been regarded as an authority on the materials and techniques of the old masters.
The Materials Of The Artist And Their Use In Painting: With Notes on the Techniques of the Old Masters, Revised Edition / Edition 1|Paperback
A terrific resource about how to mix colours. Lot's of useful information.
The Colour Mixing Companion by Julie Collins
A great reference for oil painters of all abilities and styles.
Oil Painters Bible XL by Marilyn Scott
Create beautiful and dramatic skies in soft pastel. This book is really inspiring and informative.
Painting Skies in Pastel by Sandra Orme
Fantasy artist John Howe shares the secrets of his skill in this fascinating book that will appeal to any artist. Lots of demonstrations included.
John Howe Fantasy Art Workshop
A classic book on figure drawing. Beginners and more experienced artists will benefit from this wonderful book.
The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing