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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Morpho
Cover of Morpho

Morpho

Michel Lauricella

Published 2026

400 pages

Eliza Douglas
Cover of Eliza Douglas

Eliza Douglas

Clément Dirié

Published 2026

160 pages

Draw 30
Cover of Draw 30

Draw 30

Susie Hodge

Published 2026

64 pages