Drawing Books

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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 343 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.87 — 382,176 ratings — published 1979
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Figure Drawing for All It's Worth Figure Drawing for All It's Worth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 172 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.97 — 24,624 ratings — published 1943
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Keys to Drawing Keys to Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 156 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.07 — 15,732 ratings — published 1985
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Drawing the Head and Hands Drawing the Head and Hands (Hardcover)
by (shelved 133 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.23 — 6,613 ratings — published 1956
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Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction) Perspective Made Easy (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 112 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.26 — 2,274 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)
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avg rating 4.57 — 1,208 ratings — published 2012
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Figure Drawing: Design and Invention Figure Drawing: Design and Invention (Paperback)
by (shelved 105 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,874 ratings — published 2009
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The Natural Way to Draw The Natural Way to Draw (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 64,285 ratings — published 1941
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Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art) Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art)
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avg rating 4.08 — 19,790 ratings — published 2010
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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 88 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.26 — 1,974 ratings — published 2008
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How to Draw What You See How to Draw What You See (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 2,949 ratings — published 1972
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Fun with a Pencil Fun with a Pencil (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.13 — 2,490 ratings — published 1939
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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 81 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.10 — 5,812 ratings — published 1971
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Framed Ink Framed Ink (Paperback)
by (shelved 81 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.37 — 3,074 ratings — published 2010
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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)
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avg rating 4.03 — 10,808 ratings — published 1962
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Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art) Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art)
by (shelved 67 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.12 — 8,546 ratings — published 2009
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Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters (Paperback)
by (shelved 67 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 8,776 ratings — published 1964
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Successful Drawing Successful Drawing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 61 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,176 ratings — published 1951
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Creative Illustration Creative Illustration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 60 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.40 — 2,279 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 59 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.09 — 4,945 ratings — published 1913
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Dynamic Figure Drawing Dynamic Figure Drawing (Paperback)
by (shelved 57 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.01 — 4,545 ratings — published 1970
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Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series) Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators (Force Drawing Series)
by (shelved 54 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.30 — 1,999 ratings — published 2006
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Drawing Dynamic Hands Drawing Dynamic Hands (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.09 — 8,703 ratings — published 1977
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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 51 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.04 — 8,022 ratings — published 1977
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The Animator's Survival Kit The Animator's Survival Kit (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.41 — 8,106 ratings — published 2001
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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 48 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.31 — 1,206 ratings — published 1920
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.01 — 5,771 ratings — published 1990
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Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Paperback)
by (shelved 44 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 6,272 ratings — published 1951
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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 43 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.88 — 647 ratings — published 2006
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Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide Pen and Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.53 — 868 ratings — published
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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 — 3,562 ratings — published 2009
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Anatomy for the Artist Anatomy for the Artist (Hardcover)
by (shelved 39 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.08 — 29,770 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 38 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,060 ratings — published 2011
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Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.14 — 4,166 ratings — published 1999
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The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.22 — 1,474 ratings — published 1993
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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 36 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.28 — 790 ratings — published 2014
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Zen of Seeing: Seeing/Drawing as Meditation Zen of Seeing: Seeing/Drawing as Meditation (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.05 — 23,964 ratings — published 1973
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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 36 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.10 — 10,408 ratings — published 1999
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Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.00 — 132,684 ratings — published 1993
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Drawing Scenery: Seascapes and Landscapes Drawing Scenery: Seascapes and Landscapes (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.15 — 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 4.06 — 7,446 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 4.13 — 1,090 ratings — published 1969
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Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner Drawing for the Absolute and Utter Beginner (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.79 — 268 ratings — published 2003
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Perspective Drawing Handbook (Dover Art Instruction) Perspective Drawing Handbook (Dover Art Instruction)
by (shelved 33 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.26 — 387 ratings — published 1964
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Drawing the Human Head Drawing the Human Head (Paperback)
by (shelved 33 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.22 — 1,354 ratings — published 1965
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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 32 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.61 — 295 ratings — published 2012
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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 32 times as drawing)
avg rating 4.02 — 29,371 ratings — published 2005
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Grade Examination Drawing Made Easy Grade Examination Drawing Made Easy (Paperback)
by (shelved 30 times as drawing)
avg rating 3.98 — 384 ratings — published
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“I saw that my drawings had to be of a simplicity that would match the idiocy I was seeking.”
Jack Ziegler in Funny Stuff: How Great Cartoonists Make Great Cartoons by Phil Witte & Rex Hesner

John Green
“But it is a pipe."
"No, it's not," I said. It's a drawing of a pipe. Get it? All representations of a thing are inherently abstract. It's very clever.”
John Green, The Fault in Our Stars

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