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Figure Drawing for All It's Worth Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.96 — 25,552 ratings — published 1943
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Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.06 — 21,847 ratings — published 2010
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Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction) Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 7 times as drawing-books)
avg rating 4.26 — 2,351 ratings — published 1939
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Keys to Drawing Keys to Drawing (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.07 — 16,041 ratings — published 1985
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Figure Drawing: Design and Invention Figure Drawing: Design and Invention (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.36 — 1,917 ratings — published 2009
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The Natural Way to Draw The Natural Way to Draw (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 65,407 ratings — published 1941
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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)
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avg rating 3.88 — 389,281 ratings — published 1979
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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)
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avg rating 4.57 — 1,246 ratings — published 2012
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Dynamic Figure Drawing Dynamic Figure Drawing (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 4,549 ratings — published 1970
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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 — 10,864 ratings — published 1962
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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 6,282 ratings — published 1951
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Drawing the Head and Hands Drawing the Head and Hands (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.23 — 6,768 ratings — published 1956
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Drawing Dynamic Hands Drawing Dynamic Hands (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 8,715 ratings — published 1977
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Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.53 — 896 ratings — published
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The Human Figure: Life Drawing for Artists The Human Figure: Life Drawing for Artists (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.05 — 344 ratings — published 1958
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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 8,043 ratings — published 1977
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Successful Drawing Successful Drawing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.36 — 1,175 ratings — published 1951
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Fun with a Pencil Fun with a Pencil (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 2,512 ratings — published 1939
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.08 — 8,778 ratings — published 1964
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Draw 50 Animals: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Elephants, Tigers, Dogs, Fish, Birds, and Many More Draw 50 Animals: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Elephants, Tigers, Dogs, Fish, Birds, and Many More (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 3 times as drawing-books)
avg rating 4.02 — 283 ratings — published 1974
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Anatomy for the Artist Anatomy for the Artist (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.09 — 30,941 ratings — published 2001
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Morpho: Simplified Forms: Anatomy for Artists (Morpho: Anatomy for Artists, 2) Morpho: Simplified Forms: Anatomy for Artists (Morpho: Anatomy for Artists, 2)
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avg rating 4.48 — 435 ratings — published 2019
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Framed Ink Framed Ink (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 3,137 ratings — published 2010
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Figure Drawing for Artists: Making Every Mark Count Figure Drawing for Artists: Making Every Mark Count (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.41 — 305 ratings — published
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Constructive Anatomy: Includes Nearly 500 Illustrations (Dover Anatomy for Artists) Constructive Anatomy: Includes Nearly 500 Illustrations (Dover Anatomy for Artists)
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avg rating 4.30 — 1,226 ratings — published 1920
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Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series) Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series)
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avg rating 4.30 — 2,012 ratings — published 2006
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Classic Human Anatomy: The Artist's Guide to Form, Function, and Movement Classic Human Anatomy: The Artist's Guide to Form, Function, and Movement (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.46 — 523 ratings — published 2008
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Drawing People Drawing People (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.14 — 439 ratings — published 2003
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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)
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avg rating 4.26 — 2,004 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 — 2,954 ratings — published 1972
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How To Draw Manga: Ultimate Manga Lessons, Volume 1: Drawing Made Easy How To Draw Manga: Ultimate Manga Lessons, Volume 1: Drawing Made Easy (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as drawing-books)
avg rating 3.84 — 64 ratings — published 2005
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Manga for the Beginner: Everything you Need to Start Drawing Right Away! Manga for the Beginner: Everything you Need to Start Drawing Right Away! (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 444 ratings — published 2008
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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)
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avg rating 4.10 — 5,832 ratings — published 1971
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Vilppu Drawing Manual Vilppu Drawing Manual (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 2 times as drawing-books)
avg rating 4.43 — 196 ratings — published 1997
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Morpho: Clothing Folds and Creases: Anatomy for Artists (Morpho Anatomy for Artists, 8) Morpho: Clothing Folds and Creases: Anatomy for Artists (Morpho Anatomy for Artists, 8)
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avg rating 4.47 — 118 ratings — published 2022
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Morpho: Hands and Feet: Anatomy for Artists (Morpho: Anatomy for Artists) Morpho: Hands and Feet: Anatomy for Artists (Morpho: Anatomy for Artists)
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avg rating 4.48 — 157 ratings — published 2019
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The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.23 — 1,473 ratings — published 1993
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Science of Creature Design: understanding animal anatomy Science of Creature Design: understanding animal anatomy (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.57 — 180 ratings — published 2013
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Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be Art for Kids: Drawing: The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.28 — 232 ratings — published 2005
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The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 335 ratings — published 2004
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Figure It Out! Human Proportions: Draw the Head and Figure Right Every Time Figure It Out! Human Proportions: Draw the Head and Figure Right Every Time (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.25 — 129 ratings — published 2014
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Color Theory: An Essential Guide to Color--From Basic Principles to Practical Applications (Artist's Library) Color Theory: An Essential Guide to Color--From Basic Principles to Practical Applications (Artist's Library)
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avg rating 4.23 — 352 ratings — published 2013
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Figure Drawing: A complete guide to drawing the human body Figure Drawing: A complete guide to drawing the human body (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.47 — 36 ratings — published
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Figure Drawing for Concept Artists Figure Drawing for Concept Artists (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 27 ratings — published
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The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 330 ratings — published
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Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook Pen & Ink Drawing Workbook (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.62 — 211 ratings — published
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How to Teach Nature Journaling: Curiosity, Wonder, Attention How to Teach Nature Journaling: Curiosity, Wonder, Attention (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.52 — 124 ratings — published
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Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.71 — 819 ratings — published 2015
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You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes: See It and Sketch It in a Half-Hour or Less You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes: See It and Sketch It in a Half-Hour or Less (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.05 — 83 ratings — published 2016
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