The art and science of drawing by Brent Eviston really help me. I highly recommend it.
There are so many books out there but I really like 'Keys to Drawing' by Bert Dodson. Start simple, you only need a pencil and something to draw on.
Word to the wise, unless you need it to be a physical book, get your stuff from Anna's Archive if money is an issue right now. You can go and support the authors and artists you love when things are better for you.
Further note - look for a book that teaches the fundamentals of sketching. You want to start right, and learn about lines, construction of forms, anatomy (if you're interested in figures), and real basic stuff like colour. Maybe even a textbook.
From dabblers to masters, obscure to popular and ancient to futuristic, this is an inclusive community dedicated to showcasing all types of art by all kinds of artists, as long as they're made in a traditional medium
'Traditional' here means 'Physical', as in artworks which are NON-DIGITAL in nature.
What's allowed: Acrylic, Pastel, Encaustic, Gouache, Oil and Watercolor Paintings; Ink Illustrations; Manga Panels; Pencil and Charcoal sketches; Collages; Etchings; Lithographs; Wood Prints; Pottery; Ceramics; Metal, Wire and paper sculptures; Tapestry; weaving; Qulting; Wood carvings, Armor Crafting and more.
What's not allowed: Digital art (anything made with Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Blender, GIMP or other art programs) or AI art (anything made with Stable Diffusion, Midjourney or other models)
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