Best Selling Books by David Antram

The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. This comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of drawing famous icons from popular culture, politics and history, including essential concepts such as light, tone and composition.

"These books offer artists the superhero and villain models and weapons that will help new manga artists. With discussion that ranges from pencil and materials to shading, layering and perspective, these are high interest subjects that strongly support the "discovery" routines of STEAM environments, will supporting the reader with projects of progressive complexity."

The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. This comprehensive drawing handbook covers all aspects of drawing famous monarchs from throughout British history including essential concepts such as light, tone and composition. Duotone lines highlight each step.

Originally published: Brighton, UK: Salariya Book Co., 2010.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing heroes in manga style.

"These books offer artists the superhero models and weapons that helps a new artist become a strong manga cartoonist. With discussion that ranges from pencil and materials to shading, layering and perspective, these are high interest subjects that strongly support the "discovery" routines of STEAM environments, will supporting the reader with projects of progressive complexity."

"These books offer artists the animal and pet models that can help a new artist become a strong manga cartoonist. With discussion that ranges from pencil and materials to shading, layering and perspective, these are high interest subjects that strongly support the "discovery" routines of STEAM environments, will supporting the reader with projects of progressive complexity."

"This step-by-step drawing book by well-known artist Mark Bergin gives budding artists the tools they need to draw funny caricatures. Tips and tricks, along with clear steps, build skill and confidence in young artists."

Discover a whole range of fantasy castles in this step-by-step drawing book. From an underwater castle formed from coral to a spooky pirate skull castle, and from a traditional fairytale castle to an ice castle carved from jagged ice. A must-have for any budding artist, featuring lessons on perspective and techniques.

Traces the history of the samurai castles of medieval Japan with information on the role of samurai, shogun, and women in feudal Japanese society, on religious beliefs, and on arms and armor of the period. Suggested level: primary, intermediate, junior secondary.

This wonderful collection of instructional books uses accessible language and helpful illustrations to teach budding artists how to draw. Knights, fairies, and vampires are just some of the spell-binding characters that children will learn to draw. Important artistic concepts like shading and perspective are explained in easy-to-understand terms and are paired with explanatory illustrations. Readers are encouraged to explore art and to learn about other artists while developing their own style.