Cast Drawing Using the Sight-Size Approach10 reviews
Darren R. Rousar

Velatura Press, LLC, 2007

Excellent explanation of atelier

+ well worth reading. one of the best books written on sight size.
+ Very good start (not only) for beginers
+ Very complete!
+ This is not a book of fluff and pretty pictures.
  
  











  



  
Charles Bargue Et Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course15 reviews
Gerald Ackerman

Art Creation Realisation, 2007

Charles Bargue Et Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course

+ incredible
+ DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK for anything over $100
+ A definitive statement of ideals
  
  











  



  
Perspective for Artists (Dover Art Instruction and Reference Books)18 reviews
Rex Vicat Cole

Dover Publications, 1976

For Beginning Artist or Those Moving into Imagined Settings

+ handy
+ The language is admittedly a bit archaic.
+ One of the Best
+ This book is delightful
  
  











  



  
Drawings of Rubens1 review
Longstreet

Borden Pub Co, 1964

Master Draughtsman series

This slim coffee-table-sized book contains a brief bio of the artist and many beautiful plates of his drawings, from sketches to finished works. It is intended as an instruction or inspiration example for the artist or art student, but is worth buying for anyone just to enjoy the beautiful work of ...
  
  











  



  
The Practice and Science of Drawing19 reviews
Harold Speed

Dover Publications, 1972

The most thorough approach you can take

+ A must read for any serious draughtsman.
+ A great foundation book

This book hails from an era where people took their time and savored a more thorough approach to their craft, much unlike our present day rushed instant gratification mentality. It will take a good deal of patience to stick with this book, but it will prove a most invaluable tool to any artist, ...
  
  











  



  
Artistic Anatomy (Practical Art Books)15 reviews
Dr. Paul Richer, Robert Beverly Hale

Watson-Guptill, 1986

THE BIBLE OF ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

+ An outstanding pairing perfect for contemporary artists.
+ great material flawed layout
+ A Different Use: Anatomy as a Reference for Writers
  
  











  



  
Oil Painting Techniques and Materials14 reviews
Harold Speed

Dover Publications, 1987

A Must Read Book for the Serious Artist

+ Unusual ArtText
+ Very informative
+ Excellent Book
+ a must have for every artist.
  
  











  



  
Drawings of Raphael (Master Draughtsman Series)1 review
Steven Longstreet

Borden Pub Co, 1988

Drawings of Raphael (MDS)

This series is a superb way of studing Raphael and his drawing techniques. The cross hatching is distinct and the attitudes of the posed figures are classical. The man knew how to observe with a careful eye. Anyone who want to advance in their drawing observation and technique will learn from ...
  
  











  



  
Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice28 reviews
Juliette Aristides

Watson-Guptill, 2006

Beautiful Book

+ A good general book
+ a masterpiece
+ Beautiful drawing
+ Better than most darwing books
  
  











  



  
The Artistic Anatomy of Trees5 reviews
Rex V. Cole

Dover Publications, 1965

Never ask "How?" - Instead ask "What?" or "Why?"

+ Standard classic for painters of botanical subjects

Many years ago I learned a very subtle, but critical lesson from one of the grand old masters of oil painting, David Leffel. The first impulse of any artist is to ask "How do I _____?". How do I paint a vase? How do I paint a tree? How do I paint water? How do I get my work into the galleries?, ...
  
  











  



  
Charles Bargue Et Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course15 reviews
Gerald Ackerman

Art Creation Realisation, 2007

Charles Bargue Et Jean-Leon Gerome: Drawing Course

+ incredible
+ DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK for anything over $100
+ A definitive statement of ideals
  
  











  



  
The Practice and Science of Drawing19 reviews
Harold Speed

Dover Publications, 1972

The most thorough approach you can take

+ A must read for any serious draughtsman.
+ A great foundation book

This book hails from an era where people took their time and savored a more thorough approach to their craft, much unlike our present day rushed instant gratification mentality. It will take a good deal of patience to stick with this book, but it will prove a most invaluable tool to any artist, ...
  
  











  



  
Drawings of Raphael (Master Draughtsman Series)1 review
Steven Longstreet

Borden Pub Co, 1988

Drawings of Raphael (MDS)

This series is a superb way of studing Raphael and his drawing techniques. The cross hatching is distinct and the attitudes of the posed figures are classical. The man knew how to observe with a careful eye. Anyone who want to advance in their drawing observation and technique will learn from ...
  
  











  



  
Cast Drawing Using the Sight-Size Approach10 reviews
Darren R. Rousar

Velatura Press, LLC, 2007

Excellent explanation of atelier

+ well worth reading. one of the best books written on sight size.
+ Very good start (not only) for beginers
+ Very complete!
+ This is not a book of fluff and pretty pictures.
  
  











  



  
Oil Painting Techniques and Materials14 reviews
Harold Speed

Dover Publications, 1987

A Must Read Book for the Serious Artist

+ Unusual ArtText
+ Very informative
+ Excellent Book
+ a must have for every artist.
  
  











  



  
Artistic Anatomy (Practical Art Books)15 reviews
Dr. Paul Richer, Robert Beverly Hale

Watson-Guptill, 1986

THE BIBLE OF ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

+ An outstanding pairing perfect for contemporary artists.
+ great material flawed layout
+ A Different Use: Anatomy as a Reference for Writers
  
  











  



  
The Artistic Anatomy of Trees5 reviews
Rex V. Cole

Dover Publications, 1965

Never ask "How?" - Instead ask "What?" or "Why?"

+ Standard classic for painters of botanical subjects

Many years ago I learned a very subtle, but critical lesson from one of the grand old masters of oil painting, David Leffel. The first impulse of any artist is to ask "How do I _____?". How do I paint a vase? How do I paint a tree? How do I paint water? How do I get my work into the galleries?, ...
  
  











  



  
Drawings of Rubens1 review
Longstreet

Borden Pub Co, 1964

Master Draughtsman series

This slim coffee-table-sized book contains a brief bio of the artist and many beautiful plates of his drawings, from sketches to finished works. It is intended as an instruction or inspiration example for the artist or art student, but is worth buying for anyone just to enjoy the beautiful work of ...
  
  











  



  
Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice28 reviews
Juliette Aristides

Watson-Guptill, 2006

Beautiful Book

+ A good general book
+ a masterpiece
+ Beautiful drawing
+ Better than most darwing books
  
  











  



  
Perspective for Artists (Dover Art Instruction and Reference Books)18 reviews
Rex Vicat Cole

Dover Publications, 1976

For Beginning Artist or Those Moving into Imagined Settings

+ handy
+ The language is admittedly a bit archaic.
+ One of the Best
+ This book is delightful