Most Popular Books by Walter Foster Creative Team

A complete introductory drawing reference containing the best tips and techniques from reader favorite art-making series. This compilation of some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist''s Library series titles gives artists the perfect introduction to the basics of drawing. The Art of Basic Drawing contains fundamental information about tools and techniques, as well as a number of inspiring step-by-step lessons. With instruction and advice from five different accomplished artists, this book showcases a range of styles for beginners to imitate. And with simple, easy-to-follow lessons that cover a variety of subject matter—from engaging still lifes and beautiful landscapes to realistic people and adorable animals—there is something for everyone inside. With the inspiring material in this comprehensive reference book, you''ll soon discover how exciting the world of drawing can be!

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing characters from the television series, including Michelangelo, Splinter, April, and Kraang.

Challenge your coloring skills with Color-by-Number: Flowers, an exciting new way to color by number. Take your love for coloring to the next level, while you relax, unwind, and stretch your artistic skills in a variety of mediums, including colored pencils, markers, and crayons. You''ll start your coloring journey with a short introduction detailing a basic color-by-number guide with tips and examples of each medium and then you''ll delve into over 30 unique, color-by-number templates that will allow and encourage you to color and create your own masterpieces. As designs become more complex, you''ll have less numbers, which will provide you with an additional challenge and encourage you to choose your own colors and patterns to complete the design. Need some ideas to spark your creativity? This book is also includes a full-color reference gallery. With more than 30 color-by-number templates to color, beginners and intermediate artists of all ages will be mesmerized by this unique spin on the traditional color-by-number activity book.

With this interactive drawing pad, it''s easy to learn how to draw faces, figures, and poses using traceable starter sketches and supportive step-by-step exercises. Drawing people can feel overwhelming--but not with Quick Start Drawing Beginner People. Inside, you''ll find simplified drawing lessons that help you develop your skills while boosting confidence. From proportions and postures to facial features and full-body poses, you''ll practice drawing people through easy prompts and visual templates. Tear-out pages make it simple to display your artwork or use it for inspiration. Inside, you''ll find: Lessons in head-to-toe figure drawing, from facial expressions to full-body forms Traceable outlines that reduce guesswork and improve confidence Step-by-step guidance on body proportion, movement, and symmetry Whether you''re working on portraits, cartoon characters, or everyday figure sketching, Quick Start Drawing Beginner People is a stress-free way to get better at drawing humans. With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you''ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It''s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Build your skills further with:Quick Start Drawing Beginner Basics; Big School of Drawing; Big School of Drawing Workbook; Big School of Drawing People; Big School of Drawing Animals; Big School of Drawing Manga; Comics & Fantasy, Big School of Drawing Manga; and Big School of Drawing Comics & Fantasy Workbook.

Challenge your coloring skills with Color-by-Number: Around the World, an exciting new way to color by number. Take your love for coloring to the next level, while you relax, unwind, and stretch your artistic skills in a variety of mediums, including colored pencils, markers, and crayons. You''ll start your coloring journey with a short introduction detailing a basic color-by-number guide with tips and examples of each medium and then you''ll delve into over 30 unique, color-by-number templates that will allow and encourage you to color and create your own masterpieces. As designs become more complex, you''ll have less numbers, which will provide you with an additional challenge and encourage you to choose your own colors and patterns to complete the design. Need some ideas to spark your creativity? This book is also includes a full-color reference gallery. With more than 30 color-by-number templates to color, beginners and intermediate artists of all ages will be mesmerized by this unique spin on the traditional color-by-number activity book.

Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials covers all drawing media, from graphite and colored pencils to crayons and pastels, as well as their uses and interactions with traditional drawing surfaces. Learn how to work with specific drawing tools, and then use them to create your own artwork. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials first discusses how to create a drawing workspace—in particular, ensuring proper lighting and storage. This guide then details all of the most popular drawing media: the differences between and advantages of each, their purposes, and the effects that each tool can create. The book covers every drawing tool, including all pencil grades, flat sketching pencils, charcoal and vine charcoal, white charcoal, conte crayons, conte pencils, colored pencils, and pastel. Surfaces and supports are discussed as well to provide a thorough introduction to everything you need to learn to draw. Step-by-step drawing projects round out the book. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials provides tips, techniques, clear instructions, beautiful artwork, and detailed demonstrations for a comprehensive look at drawing. This book will make an expert out of anyone who wants to learn this classic technique. The Artist Toolbox series includes useful, practical reference guides designed for beginning artists and art hobbyists interested in fully understanding the focus and function of essential art tools of the trade.

Color your favorite moments from the enchanting WEBTOON True Beauty series in this uniquely designed book featuring the original full-color art as inspiration for each coloring page. The Official True Beauty Coloring Book offers you a chance to experience the coming-of-age adventure in an inspiring new way. Each page has been thoughtfully crafted to capture the essence of the series, allowing you to engage interactively with your favorite characters and scenes. This distinctive coloring book features: A carefully curated set of 46 coloring pages, featuring Jugyeong--the high schooler who sees her social standing skyrocket when she masters the art of makeup from YouTube--and a mystery man and a bad boy, Suho and Seo-jun, who have her caught in a love triangle. A unique format, with the original full-color artwork on the left, showcasing the fun scenes as depicted in the series, and the uncolored line art on the right, awaiting your artistic touch. Premium paper that ensures a satisfying coloring experience; allows you to color using markers, gel pens, colored pencils, crayons, and more; and preserves your artistic expression for years to come. Each page is a new opportunity to celebrate the essence of True Beauty and express your creativity in a tangible and personal way, bringing the world of True Beauty to life with your own choice of colors. Whether you''re a devoted fan of the series or are simply seeking a relaxing coloring journey, The Official True Beauty Coloring Book is a perfect addition to your collection.

Featuring all of your favorite forest and wild animals, including a bald eagle, a deer, a grizzly bear, and many more.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages! Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy allows beginning artists to get started drawing manga, comic book, and fantasy characters, from manga heroines and heroes, chibis, superheroes, and villains to space aliens and guardians, mythical creatures, and more! Learn to develop your sketches from basic shapes, adding clothing, accessories, and personality to draw creative and original characters and scenes, step by easy step. Perfect for beginners, this 192-page reference guide explains everything you need to get started, from choosing the right materials to basic drawing, inking, and coloring techniques and step-by-step lessons. Experiment with different pencils, inks, colored pencils, and markers, as then follow along as you use those techniques to create your own unique characters. With more than 50 step-by-step projects for you to reference, Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy covers: Sketching from basic shapes Shading, texture, and highlights Adding personality, facial expressions, and accessories Inking and coloring techniques How to draw manga heroines and heroes How to draw comic book characters and villains How to draw fantasy characters and mythical creatures With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you’ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Also available as a companion piece: Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy Workbook, a 112-page interactive workbook allowing artists to practice drawing their own unique characters directly inside the book.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing various characters including Korra, Mako, and Bolin.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages! Big School of Drawing People is the ultimate guide to the art of drawing realistic and diverse human figures. Whether you are a complete beginner or an artist with some experience looking to refine your skills, this 192-page book covers the essential techniques you need to capture people from various angles, ages, ethnicities, and expressions. Follow the accessible step-by-step guidance to learn about perspective, light, and shadow, then explore detailed chapters on drawing human anatomy, facial features, and body proportions. The foundational techniques provided encourage both creative freedom and accuracy, supporting you as you explore your interests. With a friendly, accessible approach, Big School of Drawing People offers a strong foundation in drawing while helping you to develop confidence in your abilities. Inside, you will find: Step-by-step instructions for drawing people, including detailed guidance for capturing faces, bodies, and anatomy. Essential art techniques, covering light, shadow, and perspective to make drawings more dynamic and realistic. Diversity, with depictions of people across different ages, sexes, and ethnicities. With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you''ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It''s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Color your favorite moments from the popular WEBTOON Originals Cursed Princess Club series in this uniquely designed book featuring the original full-color art as inspiration for each coloring page.

DIVPinterest Perfect! features the artwork and inspirational designs of talented artists, and step-by-step projects, tutorials, and crafting techniques on everything from drawing, painting, and illustration to mixed media, typography, and papercrafts. /div

Pick up your pencil or brush and start creating with this go-to resource for artists of all skill levels, covering drawing, painting, and mixed media. A refreshing, accessible compendium of art materials and techniques, The Everything Art Handbook is the perfect all-inclusive resource for beginning artists wanting to experiment and play with a variety of art mediums and techniques. The Everything Art Handbook is divided into sections focusing on different types of mediums and art concepts. Each section includes a basic overview of the topic, instructions for selecting and working with the right tools and materials, step-by-step sample artwork, and helpful sidebars with advice from professional artists. Expand and refresh your artistic skills with such topics as: Getting started, including how to set up a studio and where to find inspiration Art fundamentals, such as value and light, perspective, and composition Color basics, including complementary colors, primaries, secondaries, and neutrals Drawing techniques for working with graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, pen and ink, and more Painting techniques for working with oil, acrylic, and watercolor Mixed media tools and techniques, including stamping, encaustics, and textures Using clear, informative explanations for achieving the best results, The Everything Art Handbook is an approachable reference guide for contemporary artists of any skill level.

"Three accomplished artists each present an original take on the medium . . . This is a comprehensive guide for beginners." — Library Journal The velvety strokes of pastel have enchanted fine artists for more than a century. From airy strokes to bold marks and soft hues to vibrant shades, the versatility of pastel makes it suitable for a wide range of subjects and moods. Now anyone can experience this multi-dimensional medium with The Art of Pastel. Inside this comprehensive guide, three artists provide instruction for using soft, hard, and oil pastel—each sharing his or her unique approach. From portraits and landscapes to rich floral scenes, this book contains a wealth of inspiring images that artists can re-create step by step.

Enchanted Realms - A Guided Journey is a sketchbook filled with prompts and art to inspire fans to draw their own enchanted worlds and magical stories.

"Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful paintings in acrylic"--Cover.

Dive into a vibrant world of love, acceptance, and creativity with The Official WEBTOON Pride Coloring Book Collection, featuring scenes from popular LGBTQIA+ webcomics.

Big School of Drawing Animals is a comprehensive guide for beginning artists, featuring step-by-step instructions for drawing popular animals, including wild animals and pets, and using colored pencil techniques.