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How to Paint: Drawing Techniques
by Quentin de la Bedoyere

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

This book is for those who have always wished they could draw, or have tried a little drawing and find they need some basic help.' So begins Quentin de la Bédoyère's inspiring and practical guide to the drawing techniques that are essential to good painting. With seven step-by-step demonstrations, it contains practical advice on choosing materials, covers basic skills such as scribble shading, cross hatching and blending and looks at mediums including pencil, charcoal and sanguine crayon.

Price: £8.99

Draw Now
by Ruth Glenn Little

Publisher North Light
Edition Paperback

Ruth Glenn Little has drawn upon her 20 years of experience teaching drawing skills and the building blocks of artistic success to create this easy-to-understand guide for beginners. Covering all the basics, it includes 30 easy exercises that teach progressive skills with reader-friendly instructions. Her encouraging writing builds confidence in the reader making Draw Now the perfect book for those wanting to pick up a pencil and begin drawing today.
Price: £10.99

Drawing for Beginners
by Various

Publisher Harper Collins
Edition Paperback

This practical introduction to drawing will teach the absolute beginner how to draw clearly and simply in all the common drawing media, and features a wide range of popular subjects - animals, people, the countryside and buildings. Full of useful tips and advice, it will help the beginner to master basic drawing techniques, using drawings, sketches and step-by-step demonstrations to illustrate how the techniques are put into practice. Over 400 drawings and step by step demonstrations. If you ever wanted to learn to draw, this is the book for you.
Price: £9.99

Drawing Workbook
by Jill Bays

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Spiral Bound

This is a complete drawing course for the beginner in ten easy-to-follow lessons, conveniently packaged in a lie-flat wiro binding. Drawing is a basic skill which all artists need to master; this book leads beginners through techniques and subjects at a realistic pace. Each lesson features clear instructions, practical examples, step-by-step demonstrations and finished drawings. The progressive course begins by teaching mark making before moving on through observation, accurate representation, tone, composition and perspective. This thorough grounding in essential skills will ensure all readers emerge confident and proficient at drawing any subject they choose.
Price: £12.99

Complete Drawing Course
by John Raynes

Publisher Collins & Brown
Edition Hardback

In The Complete Drawing Course John Raynes demonstrates how to observe and describe the appearance of scenes and objects around you and how to select and interpret aspects of those scenes in your own way. Throughout the emphasis is on building up your skills and confidence through a series of short, easy-to-follow practice exercises. Once you've mastered the basic skills, you can move on to a series of longer projects designed to encourage you to give full rein to your creativity. Written and illustrated by acclaimed artist, John Raynes, The Complete Drawing Course is packed with practical tips and step-by-step demonstrations and will enable you to tackle any subject with confidence.
Price: £20.00

How to Draw
By Ian Sidaway, Angela Gair, James Horton, Patricia Monahan and Albany Wiseman

Publisher New Holland
Edition Hardback

This comprehensive step-by-step guide covers all the major subject areas from landscapes to life drawing and provides instruction in a wide range of media including charcoals, chalks, pastels, coloured pencils, inks and graphite. How to Draw provides a sound basis for expanding skills and teaches absolute beginners how to produce and accomplish pieces.
Price: £19.99

Collins 30 Minute Sketching
by Alwyn Crawshaw

Publisher Harper Collins
Edition Hardback

Many people think they don't have enough time to sketch, but in this attractive guide Alwyn Crawshaw encourages quick and simple learning. By working with just a few materials, including both pencil and watercolour, and focusing on just the key techniques it is possible to make successful sketches in no more than half an hour. With clear, easy to follow advice and ideas presented in a simple approachable way, this book provides a perfect introduction to sketching quickly and easily. Key features include quick tips, handy checklists, practical projects, step-by-step exercises and half-hour demonstrations.
Price: £7.99

The Complete Drawing Course
by John Raynes

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

Develop your drawing style and gain a wealth of artistic insight and practical knowledge by following the Complete Drawing Course. John Raynes explores shape, form and volume, perspective and structure, composition, light and texture in easy-to-follow, step-by-step exercises to help you build your confidence and skill. You can practise your newly acquired skills in a range of drawings that include still life, landscape, buildings, portraits and figures. All executed in a wide range of media from pencil, charcoal and pastel to watercolour pencil and ink. Packed with practical tips and invaluable advice, it allows you to tackle any subject with confidence.
Price: £12.99

Basic Drawing
by Louis Priscilla

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

Price: £9.99

The Creative Drawing Course
by Richard Taylor

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Paperback

"The Creative Drawing Course" makes it easy for anyone to learn how to draw, taking the reader step-by-step through all the skills and techniques needed, while at the same time encouraging the development of an individual drawing style. It is clearly written by best-selling practical art author Richard Taylor and packed with easy-to-follow exercises and inspirational project ideas. It demonstrates how to work in a wide range of media, from charcoal and pen and ink, to pastels, oil sticks and even writing pens. It is a thoroughly practical drawing course for all aspiring artists.
Price: £12.99

The Little Book of Drawing
by Mary McNaughton

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Hardback

Readers will work at their own pace, enjoying the friendly and experienced instruction from Dr. Mary on all aspects of drawing, including composition and design principles. "The Little Book of Drawing" addresses readers with compassion, some humour and a sense that even if they know nothing of the drawing process, they can achieve their goals to draw proficiently and express a personal style. The reader will not only learn to draw, but will learn to see like an artist, the key skill to making art. Basic contour drawing, value and texture will be discussed with lessons on the figure, composition and working from life on location.
Price: £14.99

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