A Curriculum for Basic Drawing

Published
Apr 29, 2026
Reading time
1 min

There are so many good books, each with its own approach. I settled on the books below because they are widely regarded as excellent and have stood the test of time.

The first few books are drawing fundamentals. Then, there are books that target my interests: pen-and-ink drawing, landscapes, and industrial design. 

Type Book
Book READING - Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Book Keys to Drawing
Book How to Draw What You See
Book Drawing Landscapes in Pencil
Book Rendering in Pen and Ink
Book Creating Textured Landscapes with Pen, Ink and Watercolor
Book Rapid Viz
Book How to Draw

Did I miss any books worth reading? If so, let me know.

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