Archives: Walter Foster Books
Embark on a coloring journey through the iconic skylines and landmarks of the USA led by the enchanting folk art of Eric Dowdle.
Folk artist Eric Dowdle is well-known for his brightly colored paintings of famous cities and landmarks from around the world. These coloring pages created from his intricately detailed artwork lend themselves perfectly to armchair travelers, coloring enthusiasts, and fans of the artist (or all three!).
Original full-color illustrations alongside the coloring pages offer inspiration for color choices, and the abundance of detail filling every inch of the page provides hours of relaxing entertainment, with complex outlines to challenge and inspire.
From New York to Chicago and St. Louis to Las Vegas, America the Beautiful Coloring Book allows you to explore these famous cities through the eyes of an artist.
- Contains 40 coloring pages, with original full-color illustrations for guidance.
- Includes detailed scenes of famous US cities and their landmarks.
- Features quality paper with one-sided artwork for easy display.
With more than 30 million puzzles showcasing his artwork sold worldwide, folk artist Eric Dowdle offers a new way to experience his art with this coloring book series from Walter Foster Publishing. Each coloring book features his most iconic and popular paintings of famous cities and international landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the National Parks.
Also available in the Dowdle Coloring Book series: Around the World Coloring Book, National Parks Coloring Book, and Beautiful Beaches Coloring Book.
Embark on a coloring journey through America’s National Parks led by the enchanting folk art of Eric Dowdle.
Folk artist Eric Dowdle is well-known for his brightly colored paintings of famous cities and landmarks from around the world. These coloring pages created from his intricately detailed artwork lend themselves perfectly to armchair travelers, coloring enthusiasts, and fans of the artist (or all three!).
Original full-color illustrations alongside the coloring pages offer inspiration for color choices, and the abundance of detail filling every inch of the page provides hours of relaxing entertainment, with complex outlines to challenge and inspire.
From Yosemite and the Grand Canyon to the giant Sequoias and Yellowstone, National Parks Coloring Book allows you to explore these famous landmarks and natural wonders through the eyes of an artist.
- Contains 40 coloring pages, with original full-color illustrations for guidance.
- Includes detailed scenes of famous national parks and landmarks.
- Features quality paper with one-sided artwork for easy display.
With more than 30 million puzzles showcasing his artwork sold worldwide, folk artist Eric Dowdle offers a new way to experience his art with this coloring book series from Walter Foster Publishing. Each coloring book features his most iconic and popular paintings of famous cities and international landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the National Parks.
Also available in the Dowdle Coloring Book series: America the Beautiful Coloring Book, Around the World Coloring Book, and Beautiful Beaches Coloring Book.
Dragons have captured imaginations for centuries—from ancient myths and folklore to Romantasy epics, gaming adventures, and hit TV series. The Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures: And How to Draw Them is a modern drawing guide that empowers artists of all levels to bring legendary creatures and mythical beasts to life.
This comprehensive book includes step-by-step lessons on how to draw a wide variety of mythical beings, including Western and Eastern dragons, elemental monsters, hydras, gryphons, and sea serpents. With expert instruction from award-winning fantasy illustrators and an updated aesthetic that resonates with today’s fans, this is a must-have guide for artists, fantasy lovers, and gamers alike.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Detailed tutorials for shading, texture, anatomy, and movement tips for lifelike and dynamic creatures
- Creature design breakdowns, including dragon types, wings, scales, horns, and hybrid forms
- Rendering techniques that make your beasts pop off the page
The Secret Lives of Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures: And How to Draw Them is your essential fantasy art companion.
Drawing Magical Manga Girls is your all-in-one reference for designing, sketching, and coloring fantastical manga heroines using traditional and digital tools. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist looking to explore new techniques, this book provides step-by-step instruction for illustrating expressive female characters in pencil, fineliner, watercolor, and digital formats.
Manga artist Raemion (@raemion) brings her signature storytelling flair to 16 unforgettable magical girls. You’ll master the fundamentals of anatomy, facial expressions, dynamic poses, and outfit design while learning how to bring each character to life with professional coloring techniques. Plus, the bonus chapter on digital illustration walks you through Procreate and Clip Studio Paint tutorials to take your art to the next level.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A beginner-friendly guide to drawing and coloring female manga and anime characters
- Tutorials for four styles: pencil sketching, fineliner, watercolor, and digital
- 16 character projects, each featuring a distinct look and magical theme
- Tips on materials, shading, and storytelling through visual design
- A full digital art chapter for Procreate and Clip Studio Paint
From a powerful fox demon to a dreamy stargazer, Drawing Magical Manga Girls gives you the skills and inspiration to create your own enchanting characters in any medium.
If you’ve ever wanted to say what you really think—without actually saying it—Snarky Crochet has you covered. From viral crochet creator Lisa Ha (@gettohookingcrochet), this bold and brilliantly petty pattern book is designed for makers who want to turn their feelings into fiber. Whether it’s pettiness, irritation, heartbreak, or straight-up spite, there’s a project here to help you stitch it out with sass.
With 15 lippy crochet patterns that blend sarcasm, humor, and passive-aggressive charm, Snarky Crochet redefines what a craft book can be. Along with the patterns, you’ll find a hefty supply of crochet jokes, practical listicles, and must-learn tips, like how you can keep crocheting when surrounded by idiots.
Inside this one-of-a-kind book, you’ll find:
- 15 cheeky patterns, including the Middle Finger Cactus, Spite Stripe Scarf, Cat Butt Coasters, and more!
- Beginner-accessible instructions so anyone can join the petty party—no matter their skill level.
- Tips for customizing projects to throw even more shade with your stitches.
- Listicles, jokes, and fiber puns for endless crochet fun!
- Inspiration for gifts, gag projects, and yarn-fueled emotional catharsis.
Each pattern is an outlet—whether you’re crocheting a revenge project for an ex-friend, or just need a reason to cackle while you craft. Lisa’s voice is equal parts hilarious and empowering, inviting you to be unapologetically yourself and have fun with your yarn.
Perfect for Gen Z crafters, punk-hearted fiber artists, and anyone who’s tired of pastel bunnies and cozy clichés, Snarky Crochet is a celebration of humor, honesty, and handmade rebellion. Use it to start conversations, get a laugh, or just vent in the most productive (and passive-aggressive) way possible.
Because sometimes the best way to heal—or roast someone—is one stitch at a time.
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.
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.