 | Drawing Basics by Jacklyn B. St. Aubyn
Buy used from: $17.92 My text book in Drawing I and a great introduction to drawing
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 | Painting Nature in Pen & Ink With Watercolor by Claudia Nice
Buy used from: $7.99 Good tips on mixed media
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 | Creating Textures in Pen & Ink With Watercolor by Claudia Nice
Buy used from: $5.50 A good book on texture tricks
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 | The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor (Practical Art Books)
Buy new: $21.45 / Used from: $7.24 Best book on watercolor painting of nature
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 | All About Techniques in Watercolor (All about Techniques: Art) by Parramon's Editorial Team
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $3.65 Basic watercolor techniques
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 | Artist's Photo Reference: Reflections, Textures & Backgrounds by Gary Greene
Buy new: $19.13 / Used from: $15.00 Excellent photo reference for textures
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 | Artist's Manual: A Complete Guide to Paintings and Drawing Materials and techniques by Angela Gair
Buy used from: $1.94 A basic manual for artists in all media!
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 | The Watercolorist's Complete Guide to Color by Tom Hill
Buy used from: $13.99 One of the better guides to color for watercolorists
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 | The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration
Buy used from: $89.94 The scientific illustrator's bible
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 | Japanese Ink Painting: Beginner's Guide to Sumi-E by Susan Frame
Buy used from: $19.95 A great beginner's guide to Japanese ink painting
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 | The Human Figure: An Anatomy for Artists by David K. Rubins
Buy new: $11.56 / Used from: $4.26 A good anatomy for artists
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| History of Impressionism by John Rewald
Buy used from: $15.24 Inspiring history
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 | Painting Flowers in Watercolour: A Naturalistic Approach by Coral G. Guest
Buy used from: $17.02 Good foundation in flower painting
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 | Harley Brown's Eternal Truths for Every Artist by Harley Brown
Buy used from: $86.00 Provocative thoughts on painting
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 | The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing: A Contemporary Perspective on the Classical Tradition by Anthony Ryder
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $14.99 A bit advanced, but the best figure drawings I've seen
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 | The Ch'i of the Brush: Capturing the Spirit of Nature With Chinese Brush Painting Techniques by Nan Rae
Buy used from: $9.00 Chinese brush painting with a master
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 | Botanical Illustration in Watercolor (Practical Art Books) by Eleanor Wunderlich
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $9.00 Probably the best of the botanical watercolor books
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 | Rendering in Pen and Ink: The Classic Book on Pen and Ink Techniques for Artists, Illustrators, Architects, and Designers (Practical Art Books) by Arthur L. Guptill
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $13.02 Classic pen and ink book!
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 | Transparent Watercolor Wheel by Jim Kosvanec
Buy used from: $35.61 Best color book for watercolorists
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 | The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature, Revised Edition by Cathy Johnson
Buy new: $15.30 / Used from: $10.50 Great outdoor drawing guide!
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 | How to Draw Plants: The Techniques of Botanical Illustration by Keith West
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $7.99 Best of the botanical drawing books
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 | A Passion for Plants: Contemporary Botanical Masterworks by Shirley Sherwood
Buy used from: $27.29 Best of contemporary botanical art
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 | Hilary Page's Guide to Watercolor Paints by Hilary Page
Buy new: $24.95 / Used from: $18.00 Absolutely essential for the watercolorist!
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