Walter Foster Creative Team Books

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages!Perfect for beginners, the Big School of Drawing Workbook begins with basic pencil techniques , such as shading, crosshatching, and adding texture. Then follow along as you use those pencil techniques to create detailed step-by-step drawings, with space provided on each page for you to practice, as you learn to create your own realistic drawings.Companion to the original Big School of Drawing reference book , this 112-page interactive workbook provides beginning artists with a focused, hands-on approach to learning.Practice directly inside the book, with more than 50 step-by-step drawing lessons,  With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you’ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

This guide offers aspiring artists a comprehensive approach to creating manga, comics, and fantasy art. With step-by-step instructions, it covers essential techniques, character design, and storytelling elements. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of developing a unique style while providing tips on composition and color theory. Perfect for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills, this resource encourages creativity and self-expression in the vibrant world of illustrated storytelling.

This workbook offers a comprehensive guide for aspiring artists interested in drawing manga, comics, and fantasy illustrations. It features step-by-step tutorials, exercises, and tips to enhance skills in character design, storytelling, and visual composition. Each section encourages creativity and experimentation, making it suitable for beginners and experienced artists alike. With a focus on techniques specific to the genres, it aims to inspire and develop the unique styles of its readers.

Big School of Drawing provides a complete introduction to drawing, from choosing the right pencils to sketching from basic shapes and developing subjects step by step to create realistic, three-dimensional drawings.

Manga & Chibis Coloring Book offers a relaxing escape into the world of coloring manga, anime, and cute chibi characters.

With Learn to Draw Disney’s Mickey Mouse and His Friends, artists-in-training can use the easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to draw Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto. For 90 years, Mickey Mouse has delighted and inspired generations of Disney fans. No other character, classic or contemporary, occupies a similar space in the hearts and minds of people from around the world. In this expanded edition of Walter Foster Publishing's beloved title, Learn to Draw Mickey and His Friends, young artists will enjoy learning to draw all of their favorite classic Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto, in a range of poses and with various expressions. The book opens by introducing artists to a small selection of essential drawing tools and materials, as well as a range of options for adding color. Artists are then guided through a warm-up with some quick and easy sketching exercises before moving on to the step-by-step drawing projects. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a circle or an oval, with each new step building upon the previous one, eventually progressing to a finished piece of artwork. New steps are shown in blue, so young artists know exactly what to draw next. The final step is to add color to the drawing with felt-tip markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or acrylic paints. Classic Disney story frames and tips from professional Disney artists round out this beautifully designed and illustrated full-color book destined to become an heirloom passed down to future generations.