Books like One drawing a day by Veronica Lawlor

Learn to render the human figure with precise anatomy, accurate perspective, and proportion—without a live model—by building solid stick‑figure foundations, as Andrew Loomis demonstrates in this classic illustration guide.

Presents a set of basic exercises designed to release creative potential and tap into the special abilities of the brain's right hemisphere.

John Howe’s workshop guide offers practical lessons in the techniques of painting and drawing for fantasy art.

Explore the fundamentals of painting and drawing techniques with Ian Sidaway’s practical guide.

A practical guide for artists, presenting techniques for wildlife sketching and plant drawing, and exploring fundamentals of drawing and wildlife art. It covers observation methods, perspective, shading, and composition, helping readers translate the natural world onto paper with skill and confidence.

Learn to Draw Now! offers step‑by‑step tutorials and exercises that teach young artists how to render basic three‑dimensional shapes—cylinders, cones, spheres, and boxes—in a realistic style.

A practical guide to drawing animals with a focus on artistic anatomy, providing techniques and fundamentals for artists to capture form, structure, and movement in their work.

John Green’s ‘How to Draw Birds’ is a concise guide that teaches drawing techniques tailored to avian subjects, helping artists render birds accurately and with artistic skill.

A practical guide that teaches essential techniques for painting and drawing, covering fundamentals, artists' materials, and step‑by‑step processes to help artists develop skill and confidence.

Learn about key elements of character art from traditional and digital illustrator, Simone Grünewald. Simone, also known as “Schmoe”, creates heart-felt and personal designs inspired by her everyday life experiences and passion for the arts. As a new mother, she also draws on her humorous experiences of bringing up a small child in the modern world. Discover in-depth visual breakdowns of Simone’s techniques as well as a varied and extensive collection of Simone’s stunning art. From linework advice to character design considerations, Simone generously shares her creative practice. A book that appeals to artists at every stage of their creative journey, this title teaches how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls, as well as how to improve technique. Feel motivated to practice every day to develop engaging characters of all shapes, ages and sizes. With special focus on developing dynamic poses and expressions, Simone’s advice will ensure that you create emotive characters with energy and personality.