These are some essential reads that have either gotten my mind in the right place or shown a technique or trick that is valuable. If you know of any books that should be listed here, you know the ones you just can’t live without, please forward their titles to me.
Don't let the title throw you. This book has great beginner tips on figure, movement and composition. Laid out comic book style it is a fun and informative sketch and read.
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Danny Gregory, who has inspired a generation of sketch journalists, lays it on the line from despair to redemption. How a sketch journal can save your life.
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The Artist's Sketchbook is a light romp through the most important elements of an artist's sketchbook. The illustrations help in understanding numerous techniques and mediums.
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This cute little book is very inspirational. It doesn't call for perfection in style, but rather a Be Here Now attitude about recording your life in a journal. I dig this book, but mine fell apart while I was reading it. Being a bookbinder, I figure I can resolve this minor detail.
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Trudy Friend is a godsend in this book about different aspects a watercolorist faces. There are great tips on skies, water, buildings, landscapes, trees, fruit and veggies. I'd like to see more books from her.
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Stan Smith has put a book together for Readers Digest on Drawing. In a whirlwind tour with over 600 illustrations, Stan covers all the bases in getting a drawing foundation.
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John Raynes has a very good step by step illustrated guide to watercolor. Touching on all the fundamentals, he shows sequential steps in producing beautiful watercolors.
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Learn how to make the most of your sketchbook with Wiseman's beautiful sketches. A good method, materials and tips book.
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