The most popular drawing & painting books of 2023

These books teach you to draw and paint. Pencil, ink, watercolor, oils, acrylics and digital illustration are all covered, with step-by-step lessons on technique, color, perspective and the figure. Beginners are welcome, and experienced artists will find ways to stretch their skills. This list shows the ones first published in 2023.

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The Story of Disney
Cover of The Story of Disney

The Story of Disney

John Baxter, Bruce C. Steele, Staff of the Walt Disney Archives

Published 2023

304 pages

Bob Ross
Cover of Bob Ross

Bob Ross

Maria Correa, Jeff Crowther

Published 2023

24 pages

Kawaii Drawing
Cover of Kawaii Drawing

Kawaii Drawing

Becky Castaneda

Published 2023

112 pages