Books

Handstyle Lettering puts the best in contemporary hand-lettering on display with artist profiles as well as broad surveys of handcrafted typographic projects used for signage, logos, invitations and more. The on-trend pieces within exist at the...

The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling provides clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques. In straightforward text complemented by...

In Morpho, Anatomy For Artists, Michel Lauricella presents both his artistic and systematic methods for drawing the human body—with drawing techniques from the écorché (showing the musculature underneath the skin) to sketches of...

Neo Retro Illustrations introduces 250 of the latest "neo-retro" illustrations drawn by 40 new artists with extremely creative ideas. Find out all about the trends, as well as the roots of these young creators, by immersing yourself in this collection...

The ArtEsteem Self as Super Hero book by Amana Harris, was inspired by our current need for heroes for our children, youth and communities. This multidisciplinary curriculum takes children, youth, and adults through a journey of self-exploration,...

Facial Expressions for Artists: Techniques for Capturing Emotion and Mood in Portrait and Character Drawings is a comprehensive guide that serves as an excellent resource for intermediate to professional artists looking to refine their skills in...

The Complete Color Harmony: Pantone Edition is the latest in Rockport Publishers' best-selling Color series. This edition has been completely revised from start to finish, and now features new text by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the...

Color Collective's Palette Perfect: Color Combinations Inspired by Fashion, Art and Style is aimed to fashion students and designers. It is both a practical guide and an inspirational book that proposes a reflection on the universe of...

Draw the exciting elements of your world with confidence using the tips, techniques, and ideas in The Complete Urban Sketching Companion. Packed with information and visual inspiration on sketching architecture, cityscapes, people, and motion, plus...

In Creative Abstract Watercolor, you'll discover watercolor techniques, tips and tricks to create your own vibrant art, letting the natural watercolor flow to help form your composition and inspire further mixed media embellishment. Author Kate Rebecca...

How to Paint Butterflies and Flowers in Watercolor features 20 gorgeous paintings paired with step-by-step instructions for replicating them at home. Paint directly on the watercolor pad with supplied outlines to create beautiful artwork of...

The Pen and Ink Drawing Guide is the ultimate guide to learning how to draw detailed works of art in gorgeous ink. Artist and educator Giovana Vescovi invites you on an inspiring journey into the mesmerizing world of ink pen drawing, designed for both...

The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds will provide guidance for those who insist they can’t draw. Leading the mind and hand through a series of detailed exercises, Laws delivers what he promises: that “drawing birds opens you to the beauty of...

In The Perspective Drawing Guide: Simple Techniques for Mastering Every Angle, is the ultimate guide to helping aspiring artists understand and develop techniques to draw confidently using the power of perspective. While mastering perspective can...

Kawaii Monsters Unleashed features easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials for drawing 75 adorable mini kaiju monsters. In addition to the easy-to-follow tutorials, this fun book shares a brief history of each kaiju, suggestions for drawing tools, and tips...

Start Here: Draw gives you exciting prompts for kickstarting an artistic practice centered on drawing. By exploring how simple motifs, such as lines or circles, can be repeated to draw more intricate images and patterns, Start Here: Draw builds...

Why are human beings driven to make? Every act of creation on our part is an act of defiance in the face of that evolving disorder. When we pick up a paintbrush, or compose elements through our camera viewfinders, or press fingers into wet clay to...

Pepin Artists’ Coloring Books contain 16 sheets of superior acid-free drawing paper, printed with exceptional designs in very light lines. The printing is done in such a way that, depending on the techniques used, the original outline will be...

Pepin Artists’ Coloring Books contain 16 sheets of superior acid-free drawing paper, printed with exceptional designs in very light lines. The printing is done in such a way that, depending on the techniques used, the original outline will be...

Pepin Artists’ Coloring Books contain 16 sheets of superior acid-free drawing paper, printed with exceptional designs in very light lines. The printing is done in such a way that, depending on the techniques used, the original outline will be...

Pepin Artists’ Coloring Books contain 12 sheets of superior acid-free drawing paper, printed with exceptional designs in very light lines. The printing is done in such a way that, depending on the techniques used, the original outline will be...

Pepin Artists’ Coloring Books contain 16 sheets of superior acid-free drawing paper, printed with exceptional designs in very light lines. The printing is done in such a way that, depending on the techniques used, the original outline will be...

Pepin Artists’ Coloring Books contain 16 sheets of superior acid-free drawing paper, printed with exceptional designs in very light lines. The printing is done in such a way that, depending on the techniques used, the original outline will be...

Nature Anatomy by acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch...

How To Draw Animals of The World from Petit Collage is a step-by-step guide to drawing 36 different animals from penguins to sloths to narwhals. The portable keepsake tin is perfect for traveling and on-the-go fun.  The zipped tin...

Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear and easy to follow guide, Read This Book if You want to Be Great at Drawing People. Revealing the techniques and ideas behind inspirational works, the book will set you on the path to making your own...

Portrait Drawing: The Quick Guide to Mastering Technique and Style is packed with expert technical guidance on drawing realistic portraits in pencil and stunning, inspirational examples. The exercises demonstrate and reinforce the skills as you...

 Success in Art: Mastering Perspective allows beginning artists to master the challenges of creating depth and realism with one-, two-, and three-point perspective. Mastering Perspective explains one-, two-, and three-point...

In The Complete Guide to Drawing for Beginners, experienced art instructor Yoshiko Ogura explains the basics of pencil drawing through a series of lessons that provide insights on artistic composition, simulating highlights and shadows, depicting...

In a Japanese Garden adult coloring book recreates 23 artworks for you to color—images of flowers and trees, garden residents such as the bird and the butterfly, and in-the-moment scenes of people taking in the pleasures of these peaceful corners...

Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique teaches beginners the fundamental techniques of suiboku, a form of Japanese ink painting. Suiboku is considered to be a type of Japanese painting known as sumi-e. It adds water to emphasize the shading...

In Morpho, Simplified Forms, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella simplifies the human body into basic shapes and forms, offering profound insight for artists of all kinds, sparking the imagination and improving one’s observational abilities...

Rough: Drawing in 2 Strokes and 3 Moves provides you with a way to start drawing that is based on a very simple observation: the human body, as well as everything surrounding us, can be broken down into elementary and basic geometric...

Portable, condensed, and armed with 150 principles, Universal Principles of Design, Pocket Edition is like a Swiss Army knife of design knowledge. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs critical need-to-know design knowledge with...

Learn to Draw Nature in Colored Pencil brings you 30 art lessons from, professional colored pencil artist Cynthia Knox. It includes step-by-step instructions and follow-along online video tutorials for an integrated learning experience...

Draw 500 Faces and Features is a pocket-sized sketchbook filled with 500 inspirational illustrations featuring a variety of faces and features. From braids, beards, and behinds to mustaches, mouths, and monsters, Draw 500 Faces and...

The Tattoo Coloring Book is packed with stunning illustrations and celebrates the art of the tattoo. The tattoo designs–all specially drawn for the book–range from traditional motifs–hearts, sailors, girls, skulls, roses–to more...

Quickly learn the basics of sketching, form, perspective, and how to create stunning drawings while on the go with the Drawing 101 Pocket Guide. This guide book includes instructions for choosing the right material to learning basic drawing skills like...

The creative life is not a linear journey to a finish line, it’s a loop—so find a daily routine, because today is the only day that matters. Disconnect from the world to connect with yourself—sometimes you just have to switch into...

In Morpho: Hands and Feet, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the hands and feet. Breaking the subject matter down into the underlying skeletal shapes, followed by the musculature, then the skin and...