| Bookshelf Essentials Guide Picks - Top 5 Books on Art and Drawing | |||||
| There are countless art books on the retailers shelves, but many do much for the author's egos and little for your artistic ability. Here are 5 that earn their place in your library. | |||||
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1) The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques Ralph Mayer, revised by Stephen Sheehan.
The Artist's Handbook has been an essential on artist's shelves for years. One of the most useful books you could ever own, it covers every medium and support (ie. paper, canvas) and is loaded with practical information on their qualities and application.
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2) The Natural Way to Draw : A Working Plan for Art Study
Kimon Nicolaides.
This must be one of the best drawing books ever written. If you read it throroughly and do the exercises, it will teach you to draw. It is not suitable for those who want 'instant results'. If you are serious about learning to draw, whether a beginner or more experienced, this book is for you.
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3) Michelangelo Life Drawings (Paperback) Dover Pubns 1980 ISBN: 0486238768 Learn direct from the master, from drawings which reveal the thinking process of the artist at work. Look for other volumes in this affordable series.
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4) Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil J.D. Hilberry
Extensively illustrated demonstrations of Hilberry's techniques, with step-by-step guides to creating textures such as skin, fur, glass, metal and so on. This excellent book is suited to those with some experience in drawing who wish to develop realism in their work.
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5) The Artist's Manual Angela Gair
Less technical than the Meyer handbook, this nicely designed book is a good resource, especially for the less experienced artist, with clear instructions and practical advice, as well as attractive illustrations.
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