Art Techniques

Updated June 9, 2026
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The artist's complete guide to facial expression
Faigin, Gary, 1950-
Paper Book
This invaluable resource deals with the subtleties of human emotion conveyed by facial expressions. The images focus on the action of muscles in three key areas of the face - forehead and brows, the eyes and the mouth and chin.
Drawing the human head
Hogarth, Burne.
Paper Book
The acclaimed cartoonist hailed as the "Michelangelo of the comic strip" presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide on how to draw any type of head from every angle, age the face from infancy to old age, and much more. In Drawing the Human Head, Burne Hogarth...
The figure in watercolor simple, fast, and focused
Stabin, Mel.
Paper Book
Following in the footsteps of Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused is Mel Stabin's latest: The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused. Capturing a figure's unique personality and multifaceted quality in watercolor is challenging--but Stabin demonstrates, step by step, how the...
How to draw comics the Marvel way
Lee, Stan, 1922-2018
Paper Book
For use in schools and libraries only. Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, the active and adventuresome artist behind Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating comics.
Modern watercolor botanicals : a creative workshop in watercolor, gouache, & ink /
Simon, Sarah,
Paper Book
Unwind and get creative as you learn all about watercolor painting-one of the fastest-growing activities for everyday adults who are looking for a hobby to easily relax and relieve stress! Modern Watercolor Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels-beginner...
You can draw in 30 days the fun, easy way to learn to draw in one month or less
Kistler, Mark, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Pick up your pencil, embrace your inner artist, and learn how to draw in thirty days with this approachable step-by-step guide from an Emmy award-winning PBS host. Drawing is an acquired skill, not a talent -- anyone can learn to draw! All you need is a...

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