Books and Guides

This broad book aims to equip and inspire beginners with fundamental art knowledge, as well as provide a refresher course for more experienced arti...

Artists will learn how to mix essential color combinations with these handy reference tools. A detachable, washable acetate color mixing grid allow...

Michelle Rial makes charts out of things and now she's made a book out of them. Did I screw up? How do I achieve work-life balance? Am I eating too...

This book provides a fun and interactive way to learn about architecture. Filled with an array of beautiful and elegant drawings, it poses all mann...

Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch, or othe...

Creative Folk Art and Beyond features the whimsical and colorful folk-art style of Scandinavia and beyond. Inspired by the concept of hygge (the co...

Mark Willenbrink makes drawing in a realistic style easy by focusing on a variety of topics essential for artists new to the medium from choosing m...

Carla Sonheim is an artist and creativity workshop instructor known for her fun and innovative projects and techniques designed to help adult stude...

Creating stylish sketches by hand is easy and fun with this inspiring guide. This book breaks down basic drawing techniques into comprehensive less...

This superb collection of workshops from some of the world's finest artists will help readers to understand anatomy and bring their art to life. Ho...

Created by Sachiko Umoto, one of Japan's most popular artists, this book series provides detailed and complete instructions for illustrating fun an...

Artist and teacher, David Lefel from the Art Students League shares his secrets for making professional quality paintings in this 144-page, paperba...

Need a little push to work on your creativity? Adam J. Kurtz solved that! He's made a 365 page book that gives you prompts, ideas, and things to re...

This book starts at the beginning, helping new painters find what works for them while providing information on all the necessary tools, tips, and ...

Illustrated and written by local artist Ruth Allen, "Pink Cake" is a beautiful and delightful children's book. When Eliza Jane Trotsky wakes up on ...

There was a time as recently as the 1980s when storefronts, murals, banners, barn signs, billboards and even street signs were all hand-lettered wi...

The Creature Garden takes you on a step-by-step expedition through the natural world, teaching you how to draw and paint 50 animals in a whimsical...

This paperback book on Sumi-E, an ancient Japanese technique, is great for teaching art to the beginning student. By learning and mastering the fou...

It's kind of amazing the wisdom and inspiration Adam is able to deliver when he takes marker to paper.  In a world increasingly full of cynics and ...

An ideal book for all types of creative individuals who want to explore creativity with watercolor and mixed media. Unlike the typical watercolor t...

This 27-page photo book features the stunning works of Sean Dunn's exhibit at UNG Oconee Campus Gallery, October 8 - November 5, 2015. Sean Dunn i...

Calligraphy practice guides with advanced capitals and flourishing. Brought to you by À L’aise LTD, these guide sheets help you build up your muscl...

Explore different lettering styles with this easy to follow alphabet exemplar. This style is Bailey Amon Rivera's Classic Calligraphy slanted scrip...

The Portfolio series provides beginning and aspiring artists with a comprehensive overview of popular art media. This book in the series covers bas...