Drawing Books

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The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Paperback)
by (shelved 337 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.87 — 374,586 ratings — published 1979
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Figure Drawing for All It's Worth Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 164 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.99 — 23,308 ratings — published 1943
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Keys to Drawing Keys to Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 151 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.07 — 15,383 ratings — published 1985
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Drawing the Head and Hands Drawing the Head and Hands (Hardcover)
by (shelved 132 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.23 — 6,523 ratings — published 1956
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Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction) Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 107 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.26 — 2,199 ratings — published 1939
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How to Draw: Drawing and Sketching Objects and Environments from Your Imagination How to Draw: Drawing and Sketching Objects and Environments from Your Imagination (Paperback)
by (shelved 103 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,170 ratings — published 2012
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Figure Drawing: Design and Invention Figure Drawing: Design and Invention (Paperback)
by (shelved 99 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,840 ratings — published 2009
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The Natural Way to Draw The Natural Way to Draw (Paperback)
by (shelved 93 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.00 — 62,224 ratings — published 1941
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Fun with a Pencil Fun with a Pencil (Hardcover)
by (shelved 87 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.13 — 2,475 ratings — published 1939
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Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art) Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art)
by (shelved 85 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.11 — 17,866 ratings — published 2010
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You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less (Paperback)
by (shelved 85 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,939 ratings — published 2008
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How to Draw What You See How to Draw What You See (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 2,945 ratings — published 1972
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Framed Ink Framed Ink (Paperback)
by (shelved 79 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 2,990 ratings — published 2010
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Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life: Over 1,000 Illustrations Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing From Life: Over 1,000 Illustrations (Paperback)
by (shelved 70 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,780 ratings — published 1971
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Drawing the Head and Figure: A How-To Handbook That Makes Drawing Easy Drawing the Head and Figure: A How-To Handbook That Makes Drawing Easy (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.03 — 10,706 ratings — published 1962
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Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art) Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art)
by (shelved 66 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.11 — 8,447 ratings — published 2009
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (Paperback)
by (shelved 65 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 8,766 ratings — published 1964
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Successful Drawing Successful Drawing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.36 — 1,166 ratings — published 1951
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Creative Illustration Creative Illustration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 62 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.39 — 2,254 ratings — published 1947
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The Practice and Science of Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) The Practice and Science of Drawing (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 56 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 4,930 ratings — published 1913
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Dynamic Figure Drawing Dynamic Figure Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 55 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 4,539 ratings — published 1970
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Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series) Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series)
by (shelved 51 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,982 ratings — published 2006
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Drawing Dynamic Hands Drawing Dynamic Hands (Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 8,688 ratings — published 1977
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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 48 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.04 — 7,979 ratings — published 1977
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The Animator's Survival Kit The Animator's Survival Kit (Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.41 — 7,995 ratings — published 2001
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Constructive Anatomy: Includes Nearly 500 Illustrations (Dover Anatomy for Artists) Constructive Anatomy: Includes Nearly 500 Illustrations (Dover Anatomy for Artists)
by (shelved 44 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,167 ratings — published 1920
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression (Hardcover)
by (shelved 44 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 5,771 ratings — published 1990
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Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.53 — 844 ratings — published
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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Paperback)
by (shelved 42 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 6,256 ratings — published 1951
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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing (Art for the Absolute Beginner) Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing (Art for the Absolute Beginner)
by (shelved 41 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.88 — 636 ratings — published 2006
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Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,047 ratings — published 2011
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Anatomy for the Artist Anatomy for the Artist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 36 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.06 — 28,057 ratings — published 2001
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Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.14 — 4,168 ratings — published 1999
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The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,474 ratings — published 1993
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.11 — 10,314 ratings — published 1999
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.00 — 129,974 ratings — published 1993
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The Zen of Seeing: Seeing/Drawing as Meditation The Zen of Seeing: Seeing/Drawing as Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.02 — 22,255 ratings — published 1973
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Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.78 — 264 ratings — published 2003
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Drawing Scenery: Seascapes and Landscapes Drawing Scenery: Seascapes and Landscapes (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.16 — 441 ratings — published 1972
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The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.28 — 769 ratings — published 2014
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Drawing the Human Head Drawing the Human Head (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,349 ratings — published 1965
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Drawing on the Artist Within: An Inspirational and Practical Guide to Increasing Your Creative Powers Drawing on the Artist Within: An Inspirational and Practical Guide to Increasing Your Creative Powers (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.06 — 7,435 ratings — published 1986
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Perspective Drawing Handbook (Dover Art Instruction) Perspective Drawing Handbook (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 31 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.26 — 375 ratings — published 1964
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The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be The Artist You Truly Are The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be The Artist You Truly Are (Paperback)
by (shelved 31 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 28,070 ratings — published 2005
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How to Draw Animals (Perigee) How to Draw Animals (Perigee)
by (shelved 31 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,090 ratings — published 1969
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The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,924 ratings — published 2012
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Grade Examination Drawing Made Easy Grade Examination Drawing Made Easy (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.98 — 382 ratings — published
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Beatrix Potter
“I cannot rest, I must draw, however poor the result, and when I have a bad time come over me it is a stronger desire than ever.”
Beatrix Potter

John Berger
“A drawing of a tree shows not a tree, but a tree being looked at. From each glance, a drawing assembles a little evidence. But it consists of many glances, seen together.

If one accepts the metaphor of time as a flow, a river, then the act of drawing—by driving upstream—achieves the stationary. A photograph is static because it has stopped time. A drawing is static because it encompasses time.”
John Berger

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