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How to Draw: Animals
by Polly Pinder, Susie Hodge, Eva Dutton & Jonathan Newey

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844486649

Learn how to draw cute household pets, impressive wild animals and amazing birds using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes, four popular artists show how easy it is to develop circles, rectangles, squares and ovals into an exciting selection of creatures including cats, dogs, horses, lions, elephants, monkeys, penguins and eagles. If you have never drawn before this is definitely the book for you, and there is a lot here to inspire more experienced artists too. Uses material from the How to Draw series.

Price: £12.99

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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

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

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

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: £15.99

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