10 books that awaken the artist in you

1. "Drawing: The Complete Guide", Giovanni Chivardi

Giovanni Chivardi, painter, professor of the Milan Academy of Fine Arts and lecturer with a great experience, the book shares the secrets of painting. Years of experience with different people, I dream to learn to paint, let Chivardi create a simple and comprehensive guide, written in plain language.

Whether you are a beginner or already have some experience, you are sure to find something new. The book includes several titles and themes, each accompanied by a step by step directions and a plurality of examples. Guide will help improve the skills and significantly move forward.

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2. "They paint everything! Full painting course for beginners ", Peter Gray, Barrington Barber

Writers and artists came together to share their knowledge and teach everyone to draw. The book is written in simple and understandable language. Full course covers all genres and directions, and step by step explanations facilitate learning.

Each chapter indicated, which materials must be reserved at a particular stage of obtaining skills. The authors give examples of life and reveal the secrets of their own skills. Colorful illustrations make the course particularly interesting for beginning artists.

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3. "You will be able to draw in 30 days: a simple turn-based system, proven practices," Mark Kistler

Mark Kistler in 15 years set out to learn to draw millions of people around the world. In adulthood, he created a television program that millions of Americans watched regularly. Many students make to become successful artists, illustrators and cartoonists. Kistler has written more than ten books on drawing lessons.

The book "You'll be able to paint after 30 days" - one of the most beloved and successful for the recognition of the author. Step by step system will help you learn how to draw in just 30 days, with a favorite work from a few minutes to an hour a day. Targets are arranged in order of increasing complexity. Particular attention is paid to the theory. She served in a simple and interesting way. The author motivates the reader to effectively do not be afraid to make their own steps and checking powers in practice.

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4. "Visual Notes. Illustrated Guide to sketchnoutingu "Mike Rowdy

This book will inspire you to drawing sketches. Her design will love the beginner or someone who for a long time did not dare to believe in their own strength. The book contains comprehensive information on the sketches: that is why they are needed and how to use the moment to draw them every day.

Step by step instructions, supplemented by illustrations, explain the important points of creating sketches. The author is convinced that anyone can easily learn this art.

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5. "Portraits of fruits and vegetables. A practical guide to painting in watercolor, "Billy Showell

British artist Billy Showell - an expert on botanical painting. She successfully teaches everyone and conveys knowledge and secrets.

The book contains workshops on drawing of fruits and vegetables. The author gives the basic techniques and explains the key points with composition and color. Beautiful watercolor illustrations inspired to apply this knowledge in practice. The author believes that every object, whether it is cabbage or green onions, extremely beautiful and worthy of admiration.

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6. "How to draw whatever you want," Gillian Johnson

Gillian Johnson sure know how to draw it. The author masterfully motivates and inspires readers. Remove the unit and release into the wild imagination to believe in themselves and to become the best version of themselves - the main purpose of the book. The reader can do here and now, as in the book are intentionally left blank pages for experiments.

on drawing manual consists of several chapters. A separate section is dedicated to the popular dudlinguOr art to create drawings of patterns. In the beginning, it describes the required materials and accessories for drawing, which is desirable to acquire.

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7. "The world of watercolor. Equipment, experiments, practical advice, "Gene Haynes

Gene Haynes - an internationally recognized watercolorist and a man in love with watercolor with all his heart. She traveled a lot and have time to visit the country with different cultural traditions. Lessons learned artist shares with readers, she also hopes to inspire watercolor.

The book will love you if you are willing to experiment and are looking for ways to express feelings in a drawing. Here you will find workshops and step by step recommendations. The book consists of practical advice masters with great experience, who generously shares the author's drawing techniques.

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8. "Drawing a pencil and paints," Eugene Resurrection

A practical guide to painting will appeal to those who already have some experience and want to improve skills. The book contains useful information for drawing paint and pencil. In the course of reading, you can immediately begin to experiment, armed with paint and canvas.

Separate chapters deal drawing technique, the basics of drawing, as well as trade secrets by known artist. Thanks to the recommendations you will be able to create your own drawing style.

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9. "Sketchbooks of the artist. Sketches in the city, travel, the outdoors, "Kathy Johnson

Kathy Johnson - artist and writer. She has written more than 30 books art. Her new masterpiece consists of 18 step by step lessons, designed for anyone who wants to learn sketchingu. Diary will help form a habit to look differently at the world and capture the vivid moments in the everyday. The book also teaches improvisation and create masterpieces out of nothing. For this artist the whole world - a workshop where he works day and night to the delight of others.

Allowance like the one who wanted to do skits in his native city, in nature and in everyday life. The book also describes the different techniques sketchinga from mascara to gouache.

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10. "Start to draw. Step by step techniques for those who want to become an artist in 5 minutes, "Edwin Lutz

Classic tutorial on drawing republished in 1921. It was he who inspired in his time Walt Disney started to draw. This is a practical guide for those who have never held a pencil or a brush in his hand and thought that does not have the talent of the artist. In it the art of drawing is transmitted through the method of geometric shapes.

Edwin Lutz, animal artist, shares the secrets and techniques of drawing. Complex objects he divides into simple forms that gradually supplemented by details. For example, a triangle can equally well turn into a Christmas tree or beets, and the circle - in a balloon or an owl's head.

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