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Most Recommended Instructional Books
BUY IT | The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - A revised and expanded edition of the classic and universally loved drawing-instruction book, containing the very latest developments in brain research, new material on using drawing techniques in the corporate world and in education, instruction on self-expression through drawing, an updated section on using color, detailed information on using the five basic skills of drawing for problem solving and much more |
| Keys to Drawing - a classic reference source, with instructions applicable to all arts and design tasks in seeing vs knowing, organizing a piece, composition, balance, unity, variety, movement, tension and much more | 
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Other Useful Instructional Books, by Category
General Self-Instructional Books for Adults
The Art of Drawing
Draw 50 People : The Step by Step Way to Draw Cavemen, Queens, Aztecs, Vikings, Clowns, Minutemen, and Many More
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters
Drawing With Lee Ames : From the Bestselling, Award-Winning Creator of the Draw 50 Series, a Proven Step-By-Step Guide to the Fundamentals of Drawing
How to Draw What You See
The Natural Way to Draw : A Working Plan for Art Study
So You Thought You Couldn't Draw (So You Thought You Couldn't Draw Series , No 1)
General Self-Instructional Books for Children
I Can Draw Everything (I Can Draw Series)
Draw! (Art and Activity Books for Kids Series)
Kids Can Draw! : 13 Fun Projects Teaching Basic Drawing Techniques
Teaching Methods for Children
Art for the Fun of It : a Guide for Teaching Young Children
Experimenting With Art : 25 Easy-To-Teach Lessons in Design and Color/for Grades 3-6
Hooked on Drawing! : Illustrated Lessons & Exercises for Grades 4 and Up
Parent-Child Methods
Basic Drawing Techniques
Doing Art Together : Discovering the Joys of Appreciating and Creating Art As Taught at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Famous Parent-Child Workshop
Drawing for Older Children and Teens : A Creative Method That Works for Adult Beginners, Too
Drawing With Children : A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Anatomy Guides and References
Anatomy : A Complete Guide for Artists
Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters
Art Students' Anatomy
Atlas of Anatomy for Artists
Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist
Drawing Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy for Artists : The Elements of Form
The Human Figure : An Anatomy for Artists
The Human Figure: A Photographic Reference for Artists
Caricature
Caricatures (Learn to Draw)
Complete Book of Caricature, The
Drawing and Cartooning 1,001 Caricatures
How to Draw Caricatures
Cartooning
Blitz the Big Book of Cartooning : The Ultimate Guide to Hours and Hours of Fun Creating Funny Faces, Wacky Creatures, and Lots More!
Cartooning for Kids
Cartoonist's Workbook, The
Creating Comic Characters
Draw 50 Famous Cartoons (Books for Young Readers)
Drawing Cartoons (First Steps Series)
Drawing on the Funny Side of the Brain : How to Come Up With Jokes for Cartoons and Comic Strips
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cartooning but Were Afraid to Draw
How to Be a Successful Cartoonist
How to Draw Cartoon Animals
How to Draw and Sell Cartoons : All the Professional Techniques of Strip Cartoon, Caricature and Artwork Demonstrated
How to Draw and Sell Comic Strips for Newspapers and Comic Books
How to Self-Publish Your Own Comic Book : The Complete Resource Guide to the Business, Production, Distribution, Marketing and Promotion of Comic book
How to Draw Cartoons for Comic Strips
Toons! : How to Draw Wild & Lively Characters for All Kinds of Cartoons
Your Career in the Comics
Color Pencil Technique
Colored Pencil for the Serious Beginner
Basic Colored Pencil Techniques
Colored Pencil, The
Complete Colored Pencil Book
Creating Textures in Colored Pencil
The Colored Pencil Artist's Pocket Palette
Exploring Colored Pencil
Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques
Creating Radiant Flowers in Colored Pencil
Colored Pencils for All : A Comprehensive Guide to Drawing in Colour
Drawing Animals
Animal Drawing Anatomy and Action for Artists
Animals in Motion
Animal Sketching (Dover Art Instruction and Reference Books)
Art of Animal Drawing : Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature
Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists
Horses and Other Animals in Motion
How to Draw Animals (Famous Artists School : Step-By-Step Method)
Draw 50 Cats
Draw 50 Dogs
Draw 50 Animals
Draw 50 Birds
Draw 50 Endangered Animals/the Step-By-Step Way to Draw Humpback Whales, Giant Pandas, Gorillas, and More Friends We May Lose...
Draw 50 Horses
How to Draw Horses
How to Draw Cats
I Can Draw Animals (I Can Draw Series)
Drawing Faces and Heads
The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression
Draw 50 Famous Faces
Drawing and Cartooning 1,001 Faces
Drawing the Human Head
How to Draw the Human Head: Techniques and Anatomy
I Can Draw Faces (I Can Draw)
Drawing Hands
Drawing Dynamic Hands
Draw Real Hands! (Discover Drawing Series)
Figure Drawing Technique
Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing : A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition
Basic Figure Drawing Techniques (North Light Basic Painting)
Big Book of Drawing and Painting the Figure
Drawing the Female Nude
Drawing the Living Figure
Dynamic Anatomy
Dynamic Figure Drawing
The Figure : An Approach to Drawing and Construction
Figure Drawing Without a Model
How to Draw the Human Figure (Famous Artists School : Step-By-Step Method)
Human Figure in Motion, The
The Male and Female Figure in Motion : 60 Classic Sequences
Master Class in Figure Drawing
Nude Figure : A Visual Reference for the Artist
Realistic Figure Drawing
Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing the Figure
Landscapes
Creative Colored Pencil Landscapes
We Imagine, We Draw Landscapes (We Imagine, We Draw Series)
Perspective Drawing
Basic Perspective Drawing: A Visual Approach, 3rd Edition
Basic Perspectives for Artists : A Guide to the Creative Use of Perspective in Drawing, Painting, and Design
Creative Perspective for Artists and Illustrators
Draw 3-D : A Step by Step Guide to Perspective Drawing
Drawing in Perspective
Learn to Draw Now (Learn to Draw)
Perspective Drawing
Perspective Drawing Handbook
Perspective! for Comic Book Artists : How to Achieve a Professional Look in Your Artwork
Perspective Made Easy
Perspective Without Pain/3 Volumes in 1
Portrait Drawing
Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step
How to Draw Lifelike Portraits from Photographs
How to Draw Portraits in Colored Pencil from Photographs
The Business of Drawing
How to Survive and Prosper As an Artist: Selling Yourself Without Selling Your Soul
Art and Reality: The Standard Reference Guide and Business Plan for Actively Devloping Your Career As an Artist
Career Opportunities in Art (Career Opportunities in Art, 3rd Ed)
Careers in Art and Graphic Design
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| Online Courses & Programs (Detail)
Here is a list of drawing-related programs that can be taken via the Internet, offering you the freedom to study anytime, anyplace. Follow the links to request more information!
- DeVry University - Career-focused education for real-world results. Click to Learn more!
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211
Program availability varies by location.
Copyright 2011 DeVry Educational Development Corp. All rights reserved. Online drawing-related programs include:
- Westwood College - You have a dream, and we'll put you on the fast track to achieving it. Our degree programs provide you with the knowledge, tools and support you need to earn your associate degree in as little as 17 months, your bachelor's degree in as little as three years, or your master’s degree in just over a year. By offering year-round classes focused on the most critical skills needed to start or advance your career, you can complete your coursework in less time than students at traditional schools. Online drawing-related programs include:
- The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division - Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class. Because you're always on the go, we offer education to go wherever you connect to the Internet. Online drawing-related programs include:
- Full Sail University - Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy. Online drawing-related programs include:
- International Academy of Design and Technology Online - Creative people learn from creative teachers. At IADT-Online, our faculty consists of experienced professionals in the graphic design, web design, and web development fields. Our curriculum is designed around the current, real-world demand for knowledgeable, skilled professionals, and it is continually updated to reflect the changing needs of the global marketplace. Fill out the form on the linked page now for more information from IADT-Online, including tuition and financial aid details. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Online drawing-related programs include:
See many more online educational institutions at WannaLearn's Online University Page and School Directory.
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