Archives: Walter Foster Books
Learn the basics of watercolor in a fun, accessible way with step-by-step tutorials and an included watercolor pad with drawings you can paint over.
Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor features 20 gorgeous paintings paired with step-by-step instructions for replicating them at home. Paint directly on the watercolor pad with supplied outlines to create beautiful artwork of your own—no sketching required! The beginner-friendly projects teach you all the painting skills you need as you create frame-worthy art. From social media star Lacey Walker (@rebelunicorncrafts) comes this delightful, relaxing painting experience.
In Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor, find:
- Tutorials detailing each step so that you can paint the projects in the book
- Subjects to suit all tastes, from backyard birds to a whimsical whale, mountains to the moon
- Complete tools and materials section so you can ensure you have everything to paint the projects
- Outlines that can be painted over within the watercolor pad; there’s no need to sketch or trace
- Watercolor painting techniques, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, layering, blooms, and more
- Video tutorials linked via QR codes included within the book
If you are new to watercolor painting or looking for a fun, relaxing painting experience, Watercolor This Book: Learn to Watercolor provides your perfect companion by combining an innovative format with painting instruction and a watercolor paper pad with templates.
Whether you are new to watercolor or not, the Watercolor This Book series provides a fun watercolor painting experience with no sketching required. With information on all the basic skills you need to start watercoloring, step-by-step tutorials, and an included watercolor pad with templates, you have everything you need to create frame-worthy art!
Also in the series: Watercolor This Book: How to Paint Butterflies and Flowers in Watercolor.
Drawing: Dogs & Puppies teaches artists everything they need to know to achieve realistic pet portraits in graphite pencil. From choosing the right drawing paper and tools to understanding how to blend and shade, Drawing: Dogs & Puppies features valuable information for learning to draw. Aspiring artists will learn about composition, value, and contrast, as well as how to render various fur textures; expressive eyes; and realistic noses, ears, and mouths.
The book opens with an introduction to the basic drawing tools and materials, including pencils, erasers, supports, and blending tools. With simple step-by-step projects that start with basic shapes and progress to detailed, realistic final drawings, readers will learn to draw a variety of canines, including:
- Labrador puppy
- Great Dane
- Pug
- Beagle
- Terrier
- Dachshunds
- Border Collie puppy
Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Dogs & Puppies allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.
Featuring an easy-to-follow guidebook and premium calligraphy pens and pen nibs crafted in Britain by Manuscript Pen Company using age-old techniques, Calligraphy Kit is the perfect place to begin your hand lettering journey.
With the included book and supplies, review calligraphy basics, such as pen styles, angles, and hand positions; letter heights and spacing; and practice strokes. Then move on to advanced techniques for rendering several calligraphic alphabets—including Sans Serif, Roman, Chancery Cursive, Uncial, Black Letter, and Batarde—as well as numerals.
The hardcover packaging, which conveniently doubles as a carrying case, includes:
- 32-page paperback book with instructions in English and Spanish
- 1 cartridge calligraphy pen
- 3 pen nibs
- 12 ink cartridges with 7 colors
- 1 felt-tip calligraphy pen
- Calligraphy paper
- A guideline sheet
Manuscript’s history in pen manufacture has a long and unrivalled story dating back to 1856, when the company was founded in Birmingham, England. Today, Manuscript continues to produce trusted, quality calligraphy supplies loved the world over by professionals and newcomers alike. Each Manuscript nib is hand pressed and undergoes meticulous manufacturing and quality processes to produce reliable writing and calligraphic results.
Handy Tip: To ensure your Manuscript nibs reach you in optimum condition, the nibs go through various stages of production to finish them to exacting standards. If your nib seems a little stubborn and the ink isn’t flowing as you’d expect, you may need to give it a hand. Gently remove the manufacturing residue by adding a little dish soap and diluting it with warm water. Dry thoroughly before use.
Fountain Pens: Replace the cap after use. If the ink dries out over time, flush the pen and nib with warm water, then dry thoroughly.
Dip Nibs: When storing your nibs, be sure to wash and dry them thoroughly before storing them in an air-tight container to prevent rust.
With this all-in-one kit, find joy, calm, and satisfaction as you enhance notes, cards, invitations, tags, wall art, signs, menus, and more with elegant calligraphy.
Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 14 and older and is not intended for use by children.
For fans of Fourth Wing, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and all things fae and fantastical, Enchanted Realms Romantasy Sketchbook is your portal into a dreamy world of art and imagination.
This beautifully designed sketchbook offers more than 50 themed prompts that spark storytelling through drawing. Each page or spread features an evocative prompt and space for sketching—an inspiring format that guides without restricting your creative freedom. Whether you’re imagining a phoenix on a throne of flames or sketching a moonlit moment between star-crossed lovers, every page transports you to an enchanted realm.
Inside you’ll find:
- 50+ guided prompts featuring enchanted landscapes, magical creatures, romantic moments, dark forces, and other inspiring themes
- Inspirational artwork to ignite your imagination
- High-quality paper ideal for drawing with pencil, pen, or ink
Perfect for gifting, journaling, or personal expression, Enchanted Realms Romantasy Sketchbook is a must-have for every romantasy fan.
With this interactive drawing pad, it’s easy to learn how to draw faces, figures, and poses using traceable starter sketches and supportive step-by-step exercises.
Drawing people can feel overwhelming—but not with Quick Start Drawing Beginner People. Inside, you’ll find simplified drawing lessons that help you develop your skills while boosting confidence. From proportions and postures to facial features and full-body poses, you’ll practice drawing people through easy prompts and visual templates. Tear-out pages make it simple to display your artwork or use it for inspiration.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Lessons in head-to-toe figure drawing, from facial expressions to full-body forms
- Traceable outlines that reduce guesswork and improve confidence
- Step-by-step guidance on body proportion, movement, and symmetry
Whether you’re working on portraits, cartoon characters, or everyday figure sketching, Quick Start Drawing Beginner People is a stress-free way to get better at drawing humans.
The Quick Start Drawing pads are part of the best-selling Big School of Drawing series. With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, it is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you’ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Also available from the series: Big School of Drawing People; Big School of Drawing Animals; Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy;
Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy Workbook; Big School of Drawing; Big School of Drawing Workbook; and Quick Start Drawing Basics
Start drawing today—no experience needed! This hands-on drawing pad with approachable, traceable exercises makes it so easy.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw but didn’t know where to start, Quick Start Drawing Beginner Basics is the place. Dive right into foundational art concepts, with simple exercises to guide you every step of the way.
Each page introduces core techniques like shape, proportion, light, and shadow, with room to practice right on the pad. You’ll build your skills gradually and creatively as you sketch through dozens of fun exercises. The adhesive-bound format allows for easy page removal, so your artwork can be shared, displayed, or reused as inspiration.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Progressive drawing lessons starting from simple lines to more advanced shading and structure
- Traceable starter images and outlines to reduce fear and encourage confidence
- Tips for getting started, recommended tools, and mindset shifts to build artistic momentum
Whether you’re a total beginner or someone returning to drawing after a break, Quick Start Drawing Beginner Basics is your low-pressure entry point into the world of creative sketching.
The Quick Start Drawing pads are part of the best-selling Big School of Drawing series. With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, it is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you’ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Also available from the series: Big School of Drawing People; Big School of Drawing Animals; Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy;
Big School of Drawing Manga, Comics & Fantasy Workbook; Big School of Drawing; Big School of Drawing Workbook; and Quick Start Drawing People
Birth Flowers in Watercolor is a beautifully illustrated guide to painting the symbolic flowers of each birth month. Artist and bestselling author Kristin Van Leuven walks you through 24 flower tutorials—two per month—using step-by-step instructions and tips that make watercolor accessible to everyone.
Each flower corresponds to a birth month, from carnations and snowdrops in January to holly and narcissus in December. Whether you’re new to painting or a seasoned pro, this book has everything you need to make personalized artwork to gift or display—including a premium watercolor pad with 24 pre-printed floral sketches. There’s no need to draw first—simply pick your flower and start painting.
Inside this giftable guide, you’ll find:
- Step-by-step watercolor lessons for 24 birth flowers
- Pre-printed sketches on high-quality watercolor paper
- QR Codes for easy-to-follow paint-alongs with Kristin
- Tips and techniques for creating vibrant floral compositions
- Inspiration for meaningful, personalized gifts and keepsakes
Discover the meanings behind and paint these birth month flowers:
- January: carnation and snowdrop
- February: violet and primrose
- March: daffodil and cherry blossom
- April: daisy and sweet pea
- May: hawthorn and lily of the valley
- June: rose and honeysuckle
- July: larkspur and water lily
- August: poppy and gladiolus
- September: morning glory and aster
- October: cosmos and marigold
- November: chrysanthemum and peony
- December: holly and narcissus
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just because, Birth Flowers in Watercolor brings together art and sentiment in one beautiful package. Whether you’re celebrating your own special month or gifting someone theirs, this book makes painting a personal expression of love, memory, and creativity.
Forget florals—it’s time for fog, fangs, and fun. Creepy Cute Watercolor takes watercolor in a wonderfully witchy new direction with art projects celebrating all things spooky and adorable. Artist Stephanie Bayles of @guild_of_calamity invites you to a beginner-friendly journey through gothic themes, from Mush Boos (ghostly toadstools) and Catus (prickly little felines) to haunted radios and sickly lollipops.
Never watercolored before? No problem! This book includes all the basic how-to information you need to get started painting goth watercolor. Stephanie will show you which brushes to use, colors to mix, and steps to follow for frighteningly cute finished paintings. Plus, the watercolor practice pad with pre-printed sketches means you don’t have to worry about your drawing skills either!
This first-of-its-kind watercolor guide includes:
- 24 step-by-step tutorials featuring creepy-cute characters, haunted objects, and moody motifs.
- Built-in watercolor pad with pre-printed sketches for immediate painting fun.
- Ready-to-print bonus designs to continue your watercolor adventures.
- Watercolor basics covering tools, techniques, and tips for eerie effects.
- Aesthetic inspiration for fans of whimsigoth, dark academia, spooky cute, and horror styles with a helping of aw, that’s so cute!
Whether you’re looking to paint Ahhh!vocadoToast, Hot Dawgs, or Meow Shrooms, Creepy Cute Watercolor turns your spooky obsessions into frame-worthy, giftable, and downright fun works of art. It’s the perfect choice for beginners, hobbyists, and seasoned artists seeking something a little offbeat.
Draw and Color Everything Awesome by Dutch artist Leon Römer is packed with easy-to-follow tutorials and inspiration, perfect for beginners who want to explore cute, kawaii-inspired drawing. Whatever your age or skill level, you can learn to draw everything from foods and animals to outdoor scenes and cozy indoor items.
This US edition of Leon’s Dutch bestseller includes exclusive bonuses like 20 extra coloring pages along with QR codes that link to his video tutorials for added guidance. Known for his kawaii style, Leon brings ordinary items to life with a playful touch that inspires creativity.
This 192-page treasure trove of inspiration includes:
- 100+ step-by-step drawing tutorials: Learn to draw foods, animals, and everyday items in a fun, accessible style.
- Exclusive coloring pages: This US edition includes 20 additional coloring pages offering extra opportunities to color fun drawings.
- Interactive video content: QR codes lead to instructional videos, so artists can see the techniques in action.
Perfect for young artists, beginners, or anyone interested in kawaii art, Draw and Color Everything Awesome makes drawing accessible and enjoyable. With vibrant illustrations and plenty of encouragement, this book turns drawing into a journey of creativity and fun.
Coloring Creepy Horror Movies is an essential coloring book for scary movie fans. Bring a splash of color to the haunted corridors of an isolated hotel, creatures from beyond, and zombie risen from the grave. From a masked figure lurking on Halloween night to unsettling close-ups of things that go bump in the night, each page delivers a piece of horror history, inviting you to add your personal touch to these frightening scenes.
If you like scary movies, revisit the opening scenes of Scream, contemplate bringing home Chucky to be your best friend, and imagine yourself on a deserted island as you color in the weapons from Battle Royale in this unofficial coloring collection. Perfect for unwinding after a movie marathon or setting the mood for Halloween, this book allows you to create a personal tribute to the thrilling and chilling world of horror cinema.
Inside, you will find:
- 46 intricate illustrations to color
- Chilling scenes from popular scary movies
- High-quality, bleed-resistant paper
- Single-sided coloring pages
- Perforations for easy removal and display
Whether you’re a fan of fear or looking for the perfect cinephile gift, this coloring book brings horror movies to life in a unique way.
Also available from the Lights, Camera, Color! series: Coloring Rom-Com Movie Magic