The most popular drawing & painting books of 2026

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 2026.

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Published 2026

96 pages

Beatrix Potter
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Beatrix Potter

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Published 2026

32 pages