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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)
by (shelved 359 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.88 — 392,703 ratings — published 1979
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Figure Drawing for All It's Worth Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 176 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.96 — 25,833 ratings — published 1943
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Keys to Drawing Keys to Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 160 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.07 — 16,540 ratings — published 1985
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Drawing the Head and Hands Drawing the Head and Hands (Hardcover)
by (shelved 138 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.23 — 7,163 ratings — published 1956
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Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction) Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 116 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,467 ratings — published 1939
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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)
by (shelved 113 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,292 ratings — published 2012
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Figure Drawing: Design and Invention Figure Drawing: Design and Invention (Paperback)
by (shelved 108 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,949 ratings — published 2009
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The Natural Way to Draw The Natural Way to Draw (Paperback)
by (shelved 100 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 65,701 ratings — published 1941
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Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Paperback)
by (shelved 94 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.06 — 24,330 ratings — published 2010
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Fun with a Pencil Fun with a Pencil (Hardcover)
by (shelved 94 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.13 — 2,536 ratings — published 1939
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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)
by (shelved 89 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,023 ratings — published 2008
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Framed Ink Framed Ink (Paperback)
by (shelved 87 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.37 — 3,174 ratings — published 2010
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How to Draw What You See How to Draw What You See (Paperback)
by (shelved 86 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 2,963 ratings — published 1972
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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)
by (shelved 80 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.11 — 5,864 ratings — published 1971
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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)
by (shelved 72 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.03 — 10,878 ratings — published 1962
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Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Paperback)
by (shelved 71 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.11 — 9,484 ratings — published 2009
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (Paperback)
by (shelved 68 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 8,810 ratings — published 1964
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Successful Drawing Successful Drawing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 63 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,186 ratings — published 1951
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Creative Illustration Creative Illustration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 61 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.39 — 2,335 ratings — published 1947
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The Practice and Science of Drawing (Dover Art Instruction) The Practice and Science of Drawing (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 58 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 5,015 ratings — published 1913
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Dynamic Figure Drawing Dynamic Figure Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 57 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 4,558 ratings — published 1970
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Drawing Dynamic Hands Drawing Dynamic Hands (Paperback)
by (shelved 56 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 8,730 ratings — published 1977
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Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series) Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series)
by (shelved 55 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.30 — 2,025 ratings — published 2006
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The Animator's Survival Kit The Animator's Survival Kit (Paperback)
by (shelved 52 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.41 — 8,235 ratings — published 2001
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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 52 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.04 — 8,082 ratings — published 1977
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Constructive Anatomy: Includes Nearly 500 Illustrations (Dover Anatomy for Artists) Constructive Anatomy: Includes Nearly 500 Illustrations (Dover Anatomy for Artists)
by (shelved 49 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,254 ratings — published 1920
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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Paperback)
by (shelved 45 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 6,312 ratings — published 1951
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Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide (Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.53 — 910 ratings — published
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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing (Art for the Absolute Beginner) Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing (Art for the Absolute Beginner)
by (shelved 44 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.88 — 652 ratings — published 2006
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression (Hardcover)
by (shelved 43 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 5,771 ratings — published 1990
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Anatomy for the Artist Anatomy for the Artist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 41 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 30,963 ratings — published 2001
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Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier Lessons in Classical Drawing: Essential Techniques from Inside the Atelier (Hardcover)
by (shelved 39 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,072 ratings — published 2011
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Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes: Volume 1: The Walt Stanchfield Lectures (Paperback)
by (shelved 39 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.24 — 3,560 ratings — published 2009
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Zen of Seeing: Seeing/Drawing as Meditation Zen of Seeing: Seeing/Drawing as Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 25,492 ratings — published 1973
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Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.14 — 4,167 ratings — published 1999
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The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location The Urban Sketcher: Techniques for Seeing and Drawing on Location (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.28 — 805 ratings — published 2014
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.00 — 135,948 ratings — published 1993
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective On the Classical Tradition (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.10 — 10,473 ratings — published 1999
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Drawing Scenery: Seascapes and Landscapes Drawing Scenery: Seascapes and Landscapes (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.16 — 439 ratings — published 1972
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Drawing on the Artist Within: An Inspirational and Practical Guide to Increasing Your Creative Powers Drawing on the Artist Within: An Inspirational and Practical Guide to Increasing Your Creative Powers (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.07 — 7,470 ratings — published 1986
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How to Draw Animals (Perigee) How to Draw Animals (Perigee)
by (shelved 35 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.14 — 1,090 ratings — published 1969
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The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.23 — 1,475 ratings — published 1993
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How to Render: the fundamentals of light, shadow and reflectivity How to Render: the fundamentals of light, shadow and reflectivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.62 — 301 ratings — published 2012
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Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.79 — 272 ratings — published 2003
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The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be The Artist You Truly Are The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be The Artist You Truly Are (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.04 — 30,572 ratings — published 2005
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Drawing the Human Head Drawing the Human Head (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,360 ratings — published 1965
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Perspective Drawing Handbook (Dover Art Instruction) Perspective Drawing Handbook (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 32 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.25 — 394 ratings — published 1964
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The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World The Art of Urban Sketching: Drawing On Location Around The World (Paperback)
by (shelved 31 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,943 ratings — published 2012
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“The ones who constantly make us laugh are the hardest of friends to know - for comedians are the caricatures among us.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy

“Eventually you will get into the habit of enjoying line as a language all of its own.”
― Margaret Stevens, An Introduction To Drawing Flowers

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