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Books for Fine Artists: Realist, Representational, Academic, Classical
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Traditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the Renaissance to the PresentTraditional Oil Painting: Advanced Techniques and Concepts from the Renaissance to the Present by Virgil Elliott
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Virgil Elliott is a "living master" representational painter with deep, specialized knowledge about materials and techniques. He also writes beautifully and clearly about visual subjects.
The Artistic Anatomy of TreesThe Artistic Anatomy of Trees by Rex Vicat Cole
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structure of trees for the artist, beautiful examples
Perspective for Artists (Dover Art Instruction and Reference Books)Perspective for Artists (Dover Art Instruction and Reference Books) by Rex Vicat Cole
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_the_ primer on perspective for the artist
The Practice and Science of DrawingThe Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed
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excellent and thorough introduction to drawing
Oil Painting Techniques and MaterialsOil Painting Techniques and Materials by Harold Speed
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good introduction to oil painting and its issues
The Human FigureThe Human Figure by John H. Vanderpoel
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essentials of figure drawing, moderately advanced
Artistic Anatomy (Practical Art Books)Artistic Anatomy (Practical Art Books) by Dr. Paul Richer
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anatomy for the fine artist
Anatomy for the Artist (Spiral Edition)Anatomy for the Artist (Spiral Edition) by Jeno Barcsay
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comprehensive anatomy for the artist