The most popular drawing & painting books of 2024

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 2024.

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Draw Like an Artist
Cover of Draw Like an Artist

Draw Like an Artist

Alex Brennan-Dent, ABD Illustrates

Published 2024

112 pages

How to Draw
Cover of How to Draw

How to Draw

Susie Hodge

Published 2024

64 pages