Art of Drawing: The Complete Course

Covers the building blocks of drawing: line, shape, form, value, composition, and color theory. An OER college textbook with exercises and assessments.

Kristen R. Kennedy

Teaches perspective drawing techniques including linear perspective, vanishing points, and creating the illusion of space. An OER college textbook (Volume 2).

Kristen R. Kennedy

A classic 1913 treatise on drawing theory and technique. Explores the relationship between observation, perception, and artistic expression with 93 illustrations.

Harold Speed

Introduces pencil types, grip techniques, line styles, basic perspectives, shading methods, and drawing shapes. A practical starting point for absolute beginners.

Freebies

Explores visual composition principles including focal points, lines, shapes, balance, contrast, and color for art, photography, and film.

StudioBinder