How-To Books

Take your skills—and your work—to the next level.Mastering the Potter's Wheel starts with an introduction to wheel-throwing, from centering to creating the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are the techniques...

Bringing a film to life requires skills in storytelling, the visual arts, logistics, and more. This book presents many critical principles of film making, including: How to structure and pitch a screenplay How to make visible the invisible, such as...

Author and ceramicist Rae Dunn shares her favorite techniques for approaching a blank page and creating art. Discover how to draw with your non-dominant hand and sketch with objects found in nature.  Colorfully illustrated with watercolors,...

Many people say they can't draw, but everyone can. Still Life Drawing reminds us that putting pen to paper is a simple pleasure, available to anyone. And when it comes to combining colors, playing with pattern and  exploring shapes, there are no...

How to Rule at Photography features 50 bite-size tips and tricks to help you improve your photo skills with your phone's camera. Creating brilliant photos with your phone isn't as hard as you might think, and the easy-to-follow advice in this book goes...

A behind-the-scenes look at leading contemporary artists at work, with original art projects to recreate at home. Open Studio goes behind closed doors with a host of prominent visual artists to capture them in the act of creation as they draw, paint,...

Children Draw is a concise, richly illustrated book, aimed at parents, teachers, and caretakers, that explores why children draw and the meaning and value of drawing for youngsters—from toddlers to pre-adolescents.  It offers parents tips...

Inspired by modern masters, Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing is a playful introduction to contemporary drawing styles, techniques, and ideas. This sketchbook features thought-provoking prompts and eye-popping illustrations to sharpen your...

A tool to bring sanity to our most intense technological relationship. The dark truth is that it has become very hard to find anyone (and certainly anything) more interesting than one’s smartphone. This perplexing and troubling realization has for most...

One of our customer favorites, Drawn from Life is finally back in print! This ideally shaped and sized book offers bite-size lessons that will help anyone master the classic practice of life drawing. Over 100 pieces of art by contemporary artists...

Anyone can draw. Award-winning artist Bruce Waldman has spent the last 30 years teaching people at all levels simple methods for drawing nearly anything imaginable, adapting and simplifying techniques favored by artists since the Renaissance. Now his...

Following a brief introduction to the joys of simplistic drawing and  painting, this aesthetically pleasing book familiarizes you with a range  of drawing tools and materials, including graphite pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, and gouache,...

The bright and insightful guide to birthday colors  is back with an all-new cover inspired by the iconic Pantone color  system. Discover every vibrant aspect of your personality with Colorstrology,  a fascinating blend of astrology,...

The ideal gift for your animal-loving, budding artist! Learn to draw animals in a realistic style with this easy, how-to book by eeboo. Ages 5 and up Author: Kevin Hawkes Paperback 32 Pages 8.25" x 11.25" eeboo is a WOMAN-OWNED business

In a series of simple but beautifully illustrated steps, and with a focus on drawing the human form, our expert author describes and  demonstrates all the essentials and more. You will discover how to plan  your studies and plot your equipment;...

An artist's unique voice is their calling card. It's what makes each of their works vital and particular. But developing such singular artistry requires effort and persistence.  Featuring advice from Congdon herself and interviews with a roster of...

Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw you headfirst into a life of bold creativity. He'll guide you through all the twists, trials, and triumphs  of starting your creative career,...

By Keri Smith Finally a book you must wreck. Draw in it, cut it up, wear it, rub dirt in it, drop it, wear it... These are just a few of the suggestions in this incredibly popular book, now in a special color edition. Start by cracking the spine, then...

This is the perfect book for anyone who likes to keep a diary or journal. Start your journey into the world of personal documentation. Broken into three sections: 'Learning to See,' 'Observing, Collecting, Drawing!.' and 'Crafting Your Visual Language,'...

By Marion Denchars Draw or paint your self-portrait like Frida Kahlo, or learn how to crayon etch and make art inspired by Paul Klee. This book is filled with artist biographies and exercises based on countless artists. Draw, paint, and collage right in...

365 days of creativity and exercises to help you look at the world differently and open up your imagination to what could be. Filled with creative goals and colorful daily exercises that you can complete right in the book. Learn new techniques and be...

By Selwyn Leamy Learn to draw figures and faces with this clear and easy to follow guide, the latest in the bestselling "Read This" series. Revealing the techniques and ideas behind inspirational works, the book will set you on the path to making your...

Selwyn Leamy Who doesn't want to be great at drawing? Now you can be. This book demystifies the art and practice of drawing. Through fifty drawings by great masters past and present, the techniques and ideas behind their master sketches will put you on...

By Kevin Hawkes A friendly introduction to sketching people, including their expressions and actions! This book contains tips & tricks to help your child create representational drawings of people.  Ages 5 and up Author: Kevin Hawkes ...

By Danielle Krysa Unleash your inner artist with this beautiful guided sketchbook, full of brand new creative projects, blank work pages, and illuminating bios of female artists, from the author of A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women). Full of...