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 — 375,797 ratings — published 1979
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Figure Drawing for All It's Worth Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 165 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.98 — 23,559 ratings — published 1943
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Keys to Drawing Keys to Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 151 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.07 — 15,446 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 — 6,530 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 4.25 — 2,206 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 104 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,176 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 — 1,843 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 — 62,496 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 — 2,478 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 86 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.10 — 18,218 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 — 1,944 ratings — published 2008
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How to Draw What You See How to Draw What You See (Paperback)
by (shelved 85 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 2,945 ratings — published 1972
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Framed Ink Framed Ink (Paperback)
by (shelved 80 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 2,998 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 71 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,783 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 — 10,721 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 — 8,455 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 — 8,769 ratings — published 1964
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Successful Drawing Successful Drawing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 65 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,167 ratings — published 1951
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Creative Illustration Creative Illustration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 62 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.39 — 2,253 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 — 4,934 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 — 1,986 ratings — published 2006
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Drawing Dynamic Hands Drawing Dynamic Hands (Paperback)
by (shelved 50 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 8,690 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 — 7,985 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 — 8,012 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 — 1,173 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 — 848 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 — 6,260 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 — 638 ratings — published 2006
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Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.24 — 3,562 ratings — published 2009
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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 — 1,050 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 — 28,355 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 — 1,473 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 — 10,328 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 — 130,369 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 — 22,540 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 — 265 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 — 440 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 — 771 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 — 7,437 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 — 376 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 — 28,292 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 — 1,088 ratings — published 1969
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How to Render: the fundamentals of light, shadow and reflectivity How to Render: the fundamentals of light, shadow and reflectivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.61 — 279 ratings — published 2012
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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 — 1,925 ratings — published 2012
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Tsubasa Yamaguchi
“I'm not talented at all. It's just that I spend more time thinking about art than others.”
Tsubasa Yamaguchi

John Berger
“We who draw do so not only to make something visible to others, but also to accompany something invisible to its incalculable destination.”
John Berger, Bento's Sketchbook

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