Art books are awesome. They're great to give as gifts because they'll keep on giving all year long, whenever the recipients create art. I recently had the chance to review two books from Walter Foster, each one with a very different technique, and each one that's a great gift for the artists you know.
The titles in Walter Foster’s How to Draw & Paint series are designed for beginners, with introductions to basic tools and materials and step-by-step tips on many different techniques. The series is divided into a variety of different subjects, including color theory, texture, and much more.
I had a chance to review Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil. This was a perfect gift for my daughter, who loves to doodle and draw, and is never far from pencil and paper. With just those two tools and the techniques highlighted in this book, her drawings go from simple little line drawings to amazing-looking creations that incorporate shading and textures to bring the drawings to life. I think it's great for beginners and intermediate artists - my daughter has been exploring art for a long time but she still found a lot to learn from this book.
The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art was another great one to review. This is an art form my daughter hasn't explored much, so I didn't know if this would be a little overwhelming for her, but instead it was very inspiring. It includes some specific art projects, as well as lots and lots of examples, creative exercises to help inspire the artist who's stuck, and hundreds of photos. This book is great for those who have dabbled in mixed media or who have never tried it before.
Walter Foster Publishing has many more great art books - books on nearly every topic, so if you know someone who's into art but not drawing or mixed media, you're sure to find another guide to help inspire their creativity!
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