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Learn to create detailed, realistic horses in graphite pencil from basic shapes.Drawing: Horses shows you how to render a variety of beautiful horses in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading to develop form and realism. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, Walter Foster, with assistance from Michele Maltseff, teaches artists how to develop a graphite pencil drawing to its fullest. With this step-by-step book, Walter Foster renders a variety of horse breeds in pencil and provides tips on adding touches with charcoal, crayon, and brush and ink. He explains not only a number of drawing techniques and special effects but also his own method of developing a drawing. You will learn about various horse breeds—including quarter horse, Clydesdale, Arabian, and Shetland pony—and their proportions, starting with their heads and then progressing to full bodies. And in addition to helpful drawing instruction, Drawing: Horses also contains a wealth of beautiful equine drawings you can both copy and admire! It's a fabulous addition to any artist's drawing reference library. The How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Horses allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, Now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages! Perfect for beginners, the Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy Workbook begins with basic pencil techniques, such as how to create texture and shading. Then follow along as you use those techniques to create unique characters step by step, with space provided on each page for you to follow along, as you learn to create your own realistic drawings. Companion to the Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy reference book, this 112-page interactive workbook provides beginning artists with a hands-on approach to drawing manga, comic book, and fantasy characters. Practice directly inside the book, with more than 30 step-by-step drawing lessons, including: Pencil techniques Adding shading, texture, and highlights Inking and coloring techniques Adding color digitally Facial expressions, clothing, and accessories Manga heroines and heroes Fantasy characters and mythical creatures With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you'll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages!Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy allows beginning artists to get started drawing manga, comic book, and fantasy characters, from manga heroines and heroes, chibis, superheroes, and villains to space aliens and guardians, mythical creatures, and more! Learn to develop your sketches from basic shapes, adding clothing, accessories, and personality to draw creative and original characters and scenes, step by easy step. Perfect for beginners, this 192-page reference guide explains everything you need to get started, from choosing the right materials to basic drawing, inking, and coloring techniques and step-by-step lessons. Experiment with different pencils, inks, colored pencils, and markers, as then follow along as you use those techniques to create your own unique characters. With more than 50 step-by-step projects for you to reference, Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy covers: Sketching from basic shapes Shading, texture, and highlights Adding personality, facial expressions, and accessories Inking and coloring techniques How to draw manga heroines and heroes How to draw comic book characters and villains How to draw fantasy characters and mythical creatures With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you’ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.Also available as a companion: Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy Workbook, a 112-page interactive workbook allowing artists to practice drawing their own unique characters directly inside the book.

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Featuring illustrated tutorials for drawing 75 different flowers, Ten-Step Drawing: Flowers breaks down each subject into 10 simple steps. All you need to get started is a pen or pencil and a piece of paper! Handy prompts encourage artistic individuality, and include helpful tips for drawing other subjects not featured in the book.Ten-Step Drawing: Flowers will encourage even the most reluctant amateur artist to draw their heart out.

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With helpful tips and easy to follow step-by-step lessons, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for artists looking to hone their drawing style and technique.The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is a comprehensive guide to drawing a vast array of subjects, from landscapes and flowers to animals and portraits. This helpful resource begins with a thorough introduction to the essential tools and materials artists need to get started, including different types of pencils, sketchbooks, papers, and other tools. Additionally, artists will learn the fundamentals of drawing, as well as a variety of drawing techniques, including rendering realistic textures, creating volume, and capturing perspective. The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing guides beginning and intermediate artists through a series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects covering a variety of subject matter. With helpful tips and beautiful artwork to inspire, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for artists looking to hone their drawing style and technique.

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Embark on a creative journey through the enchanting world of the WEBTOON series True Beauty through exclusive content, step-by-step drawing tutorials, and artistic advice from its creator.  The True Beauty series follows the enthralling story of Jugyeong, a high school student whose life takes an astonishing turn when she uncovers the magic of online makeup video tutorials. She must navigate the intricate labyrinth of high school dynamics and a riveting love triangle between a mystery man and a bad boy. Learn to Draw True Beauty brings you closer to the heart of this story about self-esteem, love, and learning to accept yourself for who you are with behind-the-scenes content and a unique opportunity to draw the series’ beloved characters. Whether you’re an aspiring illustrator or an ardent fan eager to capture the essence of True Beauty through your artwork, Learn to Draw True Beauty is a must-have companion, offering:<

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Art Studio: Faces & Features introduces beginning artists and art enthusiasts to the art of drawing and painting heads, faces, and expressions using a variety of mediums. Drawing and painting heads, faces, and expressions can be an intimidating prospect for a beginning artist. Art Studio: Faces & Features is here to help, with more than 50 tips, techniques, and step-by-step projects that will have you creating expressive faces and mastering textures in all your drawings. This intuitive guide shows you how to work with graphite and colored pencils; acrylic, oil, and watercolor paints; pastels; and even pen and ink. This range of mediums is the perfect way to experiment, build artistic confidence, and define your own unique style. Art Studio: Faces & Features makes the art of drawing expressions possible for beginning fine artists. The Art Studio series is designed to help beginning artists venture into fine art; an overview of each art medium helps them determine which they like best.

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The Official WEBTOON Pride Coloring Book Collection is not just a coloring book; it’s a celebration of love, diversity, and the power of storytelling.Immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds of LGBTQIA+ webcomics as you add your personal touch to the tales of hit WEBTOON Originals series. With each turn of the page, you''ll explore the unique narratives of these webcomics, infusing them with the colors of your choosing. Spanning a range of genres—epic fantasy, heartwarming romance, supernatural adventures, and more—this distinctive coloring book features:  96 pages, including full-color art and coloring pages of characters from hit WEBTOON Originals series, including Boyfriends, Mage & Demon Queen, Castle Swimmer, and more. A celebration of LGBTQIA+ representation and diverse love stories. Interactive format, including full-color reference art alongside detailed line art so

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages! Perfect for beginners, the Big School of Drawing Workbook begins with basic pencil techniques, such as shading, crosshatching, and adding texture. Then follow along as you use those pencil techniques to create detailed step-by-step drawings, with space provided on each page for you to practice, as you learn to create your own realistic drawings.Companion to the original Big School of Drawing reference book, this 112-page interactive workbook provides beginning artists with a focused, hands-on approach to learning.Practice directly inside the book, with more than 50 step-by-step drawing lessons, including: Pencil techniques Adding shading, texture, and highlights Drawing from basic shapes Flowers and still life Trees, rocks, and landscapes Architecture and perspective Animals, dogs, cats, and horses People and portraits With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you’ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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Perfect for beginning artists and doodlers, 10-Step Drawing: Animals demonstrates how to draw 100 favorite animals, step by easy step. Each lesson is broken down into 10 steps, based on basic shapes and ending with a colored final drawing. From dogs, cats, and horses to lions, tigers, and bears, no stone is left unturned in this fun, simple guide to drawing.

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Covering more than 100 techniques and mediums for drawing, painting, and mixed media, The Everything Art Handbook is an all-inclusive, go-to resource for artists of all skill levels. A refreshing, accessible compendium of art materials and techniques, The Everything Art Handbook is the perfect all-inclusive resource for beginning artists wanting to experiment and play with a variety of art mediums and techniques.The Everything Art Handbook is divided into sections focusing on different types of mediums and art concepts. Each section includes a basic overview of the topic, instructions for selecting and working with the right tools and materials, step-by-step sample artwork, and helpful sidebars with advice from professional artists. Expand and refresh your artistic skills with these and more topics: Getting started, including how to set up a studio and where to find inspiration Art fundamentals, such as value and light, perspective, and composition Color basics, including complementary colors, primaries, secondaries, and neutrals Drawing techniques for working with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, pen and ink, and more Painting techniques for working with oil, acrylic, and watercolor Mixed media tools and techniques, including stamping, encaustics, and textures Using clear, informative explanations for achieving the best results, The Everything Art Handbook is an approachable reference guide for contemporary artists of any skill level.

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages!Big School of Drawing allows beginning artists to get started drawing anything and everything, from flowers and still life to animals, people, landscapes, and more! Learn to develop your sketches from basic shapes, adding texture and shading step by step to create realistic, three-dimensional drawings. Perfect for beginners, this 192-page reference guide explains everything you need to get started, from choosing the right materials to basic drawing techniques and step-by-step lessons. Experiment with different pencils, drawing tools, and erasers as you learn to create depth and realism with shading techniques, perspective, and texture. Then follow along as you use those pencil techniques to create detailed drawings, step by easy step. With more than 1,000 step-by-step drawings for you to reference, Big School of Drawing covers: Sketching from basic shapes Gesture drawing Adding shading, texture, and highlights Creating depth and realism Perspective and foreshortening How to draw flowers, still life, and landscapes How to draw animals, horses, dogs, and cats How to draw people, portraits, and more With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you’ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.Also available as a companion: Big School of Drawing Workbook, a 112-page interactive workbook allowing artists to practice their step-by-step drawing skills directly inside the book.

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With more than 40 illustrations to color and enjoy, Manga & Chibis Coloring Book offers a stress-free escape into the world of coloring manga, anime, and cute chibi characters. This beautiful coloring book features: Quality paper that allows you to color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more More than 40 coloring pages, including manga, anime, and chibi characters and scenes One-sided printing for display purposes and to avoid bleed-through Have fun coloring: Fantastical creatures, including fairies and mermaids Fun foods such as ice cream, cakes, donuts, hamburgers, and fries Sweet animals, including cats, dogs, squirrels, a parrot, a bear, and a shark A perfect choice for: Coloring book hobbyists Manga and anime enthusiasts Aspiring manga, chibi, and kawaii artists Manga, comic book, and graphic novel lovers Manga & Chibis Coloring Book will inspire anime and manga enthusiasts and artists of all ages to color and learn to draw a variety of manga heroes, heroines, and characters.

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Color your way through 1980s pop culture with Best of the ’80s Coloring Book! Mix coloring with nostalgia, and you have an upbeat activity book that is also therapeutic, for a fun and relaxing escape from life’s stresses. With almost 50 nostalgic illustrations, this high-quality coloring book lets you color some of the most memorable moments from the 1980s. With your choice of coloring tools, revisit everything in this decade, from TV and movie icons, such as Mr. T and Freddy Krueger, to music stars, such as Guns N' Roses and Madonna. This coloring book’s high-quality paper allows you to color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more. The one-sided printing helps avoid coloring bleed-through and allows for easy display of finished pieces, which include: Movie scenes from The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Footloose, and Nightmare on Elm Street Music icons such as Guns N' Roses, Whitney Houston, and Madonna Fashion staples such as big hair and shoulder pads Technology such as boom boxes, computers, and arcade games Grab your coloring tools and travel back to the days of big hair and shoulder pads, early computers and video games, MTV pop stars and teen movie heartthrobs with your copy of Best of the ’80s Coloring Book! The Color Through the Decades coloring book series allows you to revisit and reminisce about your favorite time periods. Also available in this series is Best of the ’90s Coloring Book.

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Color your way through 1990s pop culture with Best of the ’90s Coloring Book! Mix coloring with nostalgia, and you have an upbeat activity book that is also therapeutic, for a fun and relaxing escape from life’s stresses. With almost 50 nostalgic illustrations, this high-quality coloring book lets you color some of the most memorable moments from the 1990s. With your choice of coloring tools, revisit everything in this decade, from Tamagotchis and Beanie Babies to the Spice Girls and NSYNC. This coloring book’s high-quality paper allows you to color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more. The one-sided printing helps avoid coloring bleed-through and allows for easy display of finished pieces, which include: Movie scenes including Titanic, Home Alone, and Clueless Music icons such as Nirvana, Ricky Martin, NSYNC, and Britney Spears Fashion staples such as flannel shirts, baggy jeans, and “The Rachel” haircut Technology such as dial-up internet, compact discs, and cell phones Toys such as Tamagotchis, Beanie Babies, video games, and pogs Grab your coloring tools and travel back to the days of cassette tapes and dial-up internet, grunge fashion and “The Rachel” haircut, Blockbuster Hollywood films and boy band heartthrobs with your copy of Best of the ’90s Coloring Book! The Color Through the Decades coloring book series allow you to revisit and reminisce about your favorite time periods. Also available in this series is Best of the ’80s Coloring Book.

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Few artistic subjects can compete with the vibrant, colorful splendor of the ocean and its inhabitants. Now kids can learn to re-create their own underwater world with How to Draw Sea Creatures, where they’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing 20 different aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes. Starting with basic shapes and following through, step by step, to finished illustrations, kids will learn to draw a variety of ocean animals, including: Octopus Sea horse Dolphin Shark Puffer fish Sea star Humpback Whale Sea otter Clown fish and many more! Fascinating facts about the featured animals provide additional inspiration and learning opportunities along the way. With How to Draw Sea Creatures, kids will soon be rendering their own astounding aquatic world! Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Animal Friends, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

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Filled with easy step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists and a wealth of inspiring images to study and admire, The Art of Basic Drawing shows beginning artists how to draw everything from flowers and still lifes to landscapes, animals, and people. You’ll find plenty of helpful tips on choosing the right tools and materials, fundamental drawing techniques, developing value and shading, and setting up an effective composition, as well as important information about the influences of perspective, balance, and texture. Detailed examples of animals, people, flowers, and landscapes will help guide you through the most challenging aspects of drawing almost anything, from basic shapes to realistic details. Some included pencil drawing projects are: Strawberries Bottle and bread still life Flamingo Elephant Giraffe Horse Siberian Husky puppy English Bulldog Clouds Desert landscape Half Dome, Yosemite Woman in profile Man in profile and many more! With a striking new design and refreshed, easy-to-understand instruction, this comprehensive drawing guide is the perfect first step for beginning artists. Follow along, step by step, as professional artists reveal their drawing secrets. With practice, you’ll soon be able to capture amazing realism in your own pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. The Collector's Series offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes.

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How to Draw Animal Friends provides all the information kids need to begin creating inspired drawings of all their favorite family pets, including step-by-step instructions and fun animal facts. Aspiring artists begin each drawing with basic shapes, then follow the instructions, step by step, to finish with a realistic rendering of an animal. They’ll also discover fun facts about the featured animals along the way. Among the 20 animal friends: Cat Dog Guinea pig Snake Turtle Fish Bunny Frog Ferret Iguana With How to Draw Animal Friends, budding artists will be drawing masterpieces of their favorite pet animals in no time at all! Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

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With How to Draw Horses & Ponies, young artists learn to bring these sweet and majestic animals to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different breeds. Simple instructions make it fun and easy to draw lifelike horses and ponies. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Information about the breeds and fun facts provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities. The breeds include: Hanoverian foal Pinto Welsh Mountain Pony Clydesdale Arabian American Saddlebred Thoroughbred Friesian Shetland Pony Andalusian And more! Just start with a few ovals, circles, and triangles and follow the illustrated steps—you'll be creating you own amazing masterpieces in no time at all! Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Animal Friends, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.

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