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The 35th anniversary edition of the classic how-to book that has helped millions of artists learn to draw.
When it was originally published in 1970, How to Draw What You See zoomed to the top of Watson-Guptill’s best-seller list—and it has remained there ever since. “I believe that you must be able to draw things as you see them—realistically,” wrote Rudy de Reyna in his introduction.
Today, generations...

Instructions for creating a variety of shapes and figures using thumbprints and a few simple lines.

Explains for the novice American cook the special ingredients and cooking techniques involved in preparing the wide variety of French dishes featured.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing insects, including the bumblebee, giant beetle, and yellow jacket.

Picking up where the first volume left off, each chapter includes a customizable pattern so that knitters can easily swap out stitch patterns to make their own unique knitted items.

“Comprehensive and substantial . . . This practical text is accessible to artists of all skill levels.” —Booklist
 
The hands-on, user-friendly painting and drawing guidance that made The Artist’s Manual and The New Artist’s Manual beloved classics now returns in a refreshed design and compact new package. With the same breadth of content as the originals, this...

For aspiring artists who want to draw and paint but just can't seem to find time in the day, Gregory offers 5- to 10-minute exercises for every skill level that fit into any schedule--whether on a plane, in a meeting, or at the breakfast table--along with practical instruction on techniques and materials, plus strategies for making work that's exciting, unintimidating, and fulfilling. Art Before Breakfast teaches readers how to develop a creative...

Share Your Joy embraces shareable and mixed-media art through projects, prompts, and stories that invite you to explore your creativity and have fun with art supplies.

"Big results on a small canvas. Learn everything you need to get started with this complete introduction to oil painting. Professional artist Estelle Day covers all the key techniques in detail, from color mixing to glazing. Traceable drawings are included for each of the 9 small-scale classic still life projects, so you can get going quickly, and each is painted on a 4 inch (10 cm) canvas, perfect for honing your skills. Fall in love with the luminous...