Books like Step by step art school by Wendy Clouse

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.

Andrew Loomis’s definitive guide to professional illustration, combining technical instruction with inspiring examples across line, tone, color, storytelling, idea creation, and experimental studies.

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

Art School is an accessible, step‑by‑step guide for painters of all levels, covering acrylics, oils and watercolours to build technique and confidence.

"Color is fundamental to painting and the ability to mix and reproduce specific hues is a key skill. Color theory can be dull and complicated; but in 500 Acrylic Mixes experienced artist and teacher Sharon Finmark demonstrates color mixing with acrylic paints in a practical and easy-to-follow way. A variety of color-mixing techniques are covered, including palette-mixing, impasto, and overlaying. In addition to being an extensive visual sourcebook to more than 500 acrylic paint color mixes, paintings are featured throughout, each of which is accompanied by a breakdown of the colors, mixes, and techniques used to achieve a specific effect. Whether you're a long-time student of the studio, or simply searching for a few perfect hues, 500 Acrylic Mixes will show you how to create color palates you'll love! "-- "Dive into this practical and easy-to-follow guide for creating over 500 colors from acrylic-mixing recipes and techniques"--

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.