Regardless of the fact one of my works is featured in this book, it is an exceptional collection of portraits and figures from some of the top artists in the world today. Art Journey Portraits and Figures I highly recommend Strokes of Genius 6 as well as all the previous volumes. You will find some of the absolute best drawings and artists working in graphite, charcoal, pastel and other mediums within these pages. Strokes of Genius 6: Lights and Darks Strokes of Genius 5 – The Best of Drawing Volume 5 in this fantastic series. It is some of the best of the best artwork from the top artists working today. ********************************************************************************************** Here are a few of the works (minus the links and thumbnail) that I have found indispensable from my personal library: Title Author Blue and Yellow Don't Make Green Michael Wilcox Figure Drawing Anthony Ryder What Every Artists Needs to Know About Paint & Color David Pyle Vermeer & the Art of Painting Author Wheelock The Artist's Handbook Ralph Mayer Traditional Oil Painting Virgil Elliott Norman Rockwell Illustrator Author Gupthill
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