Best Drawing & Illustration Books To Learn From (32 books)

If you are a beginner or someone who wants to brush up on your skills, these are a great collection of drawing books that range from beginners to advance artist.

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1	How to Draw Cool Stuff: The 5 Minute Workbook by Catherine V. Holmes 4.28 avg rating — 343 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
1	Ernest W. Watson's Course in pencil sketching: Four books in one by Ernest W. Watson 3.67 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
1	How to Draw the Most Fun Things for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create the Most Epic Drawings (#1) by Wink Eye Press (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
1	Drawing the Female Figure: A Guide for Manga, Hentai and Comic Book Artists by Hikaru Hayashi 4.16 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Drawing Realistic Pets from Photographs by Lee Hammond 4.34 avg rating — 96 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	How to Draw the Most Fun Things for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide to Create the Most Unique Drawings (#2) by Wink Eye Press (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Drawing From Photos: Problem Solving and Interpretation when Figure Drawing by Patrick J. Jones 4.21 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Zentangle: With Rubber Stamps (3) by Suzanne McNeill 4.04 avg rating — 128 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Figure It Out! Drawing Essential Poses: The Beginner's Guide to the Natural-Looking Figure by Christopher Hart (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 68 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Botanical Line Drawing: 200 Step-by-Step Flowers, Leaves, Cacti, Succulents, and Other Items Found in Nature by Peggy Dean (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 649 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil: Learn to Draw with Colored Pencil Step by Step by Debra Kauffman Yaun 4.17 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	50 Ways to Draw Your Beautiful, Ordinary Life: Practical Lessons in Pencil and Paper by Irene Smit 4.44 avg rating — 179 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Cartooning: The Only Cartooning Book You'll Ever Need To Be The Artist You've Always Wanted To Be by Art Roche (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Dogs & Puppies by Nolon Stacey 4.21 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Drawing: Trees by William F. Powell 4.11 avg rating — 83 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Botanical Line Drawing: Cactus & Succulent Edition: 200 Step-by-Step Illustrations by Peggy Dean (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 44 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Beginner's Fashion Design Studio: Easy Templates for Drawing Fashion Favorites by Christopher Hart (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 66 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Drawing: Birds: Learn to draw a variety of amazing birds step by step by Maury Aaseng 4.12 avg rating — 56 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	In Bloom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Lush Florals by Rachel Reinert (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	20 Ways to Draw A Shoe and 44 Other Sneakers, Slippers, Stilettos, and Slingbacks: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers by Julia Kuo (Goodreads Author) 2.67 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Calligraphic Drawing: A how-to guide and gallery exploring the art of the flourish by Schin Loong 4.46 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	20 Ways to Draw a Butterfly and 44 Other Things with Wings: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers by Trina Dalziel 3.94 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	20 Ways to Draw a Tree and 44 Other Nifty Things from Nature: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers by Eloise Renouf 3.90 avg rating — 247 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	How to Draw Zoo Animals: Step-by-step instructions for 20 wild creatures by Diana Fisher 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	20 Ways to Draw a Cat and 44 Other Awesome Animals: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers by Julia Kuo (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 171 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	You Can Draw Anything!: 50+ Essential Art Techniques for the Aspiring Artist by Christopher Hart (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Learn to Draw Forest Animals & Wildlife: Step-By-Step Instructions for 20 Different Woodland Animals by Phan Sandy Cuddy Robbin really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	20 Ways to Draw a Strawberry and 44 Other Elegant Edibles: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers by Zoe Ingram (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	20 Ways to Draw a Jellyfish and 44 Other Amazing Sea Creatures: A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers by Trina Dalziel 3.86 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds by John Muir Laws 4.60 avg rating — 369 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less by Mark Kistler 4.25 avg rating — 1,961 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Little Book of Cartooning & Illustration: More than 50 tips and techniques for drawing characters, animals, and expressions (Volume 4) by Maury Aaseng 3.52 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars