ART BOOKS

How To Draw People in Action This book features a range of subjects including runners walkers swimmers and dancers in various dynamic poses such as bending jumping skipping and playing sport. There are 28 pages of two-colour step-by-step line drawings plus a finished image in full colour. There is one subject per page and the sequences are not overly complex. The method of illustration is simple: basic geometric shapes evolve stage by stage into the finished forms. In order to make the sequences easier to follow the artists use different coloured pencils for each of the stages. The colours act as a guide with new shapes built on old shapes and distinguishing features are added as the images develop. The penultimate stages show tonal representations of the subject and the final stage is a full-colour image of the finished drawing. The drawings are designed to inspire and will act as a starting point to help the reader capture their unique creative flair. Author: Susie Hodge

How To Draw Wild Animals This nicely illustrated book shows you how to draw an exciting selection of wild animals including lions elephants leopards and beans. Author: Jonathan Newey.

How to See It How to Draw It The Perspective Workshop Perspective is an essential skill for anyone who wants to draw or paint in any genre and in any medium. Matthew Brehm teaches you how to understand and apply this intuitive skill in this wonderful reference book packed full of exercises and a unique image quiz to practice putting your observational skills to the test. By the end of the book you will be able to apply perspective without a ruler or drafting table! There is also a 30-page workbook to hone your skills. Author: Matthew Brehm

Paint Yourself Calm Colourful creative mindfulness through watercolour. Author: Jean Haines

Accomplished artist Jean Haines shares her passion for watercolours in this wonderful book packed full of colour and life. It will alter the way you think about watercolours and painting forever providing a unique and refreshing guide that you will return to again and again for ideas and inspiration.

Known for her exciting techniques and love of colour Jean takes you on a magical painting journey on which she provides expert guidance and easy-to-follow exercises that will make you want to pick up a brush and get painting straight away.

Jean believes that all of us have the ability to be a great artist and whether you are completely new to painting lack confidence in your abilities simply dream of creating beautiful works of art or just want to loosen up your painting style this book will provide everything you need to fulfil that dream.

Author: Jean Haines

Just Draw Fineliner Art presents a collection of more than 85 beautiful blackwork images by contemporary artists from around the world. Dip-in for advice or flick through the pages for inspiration.