Beginner Artist

From the thousands of art-instruction books available, we offer a list of those that have proven beneficial to new artists. by Naomi Ekperigin There are many options available for artists wishing to improve their skills. However, the price and time commitment required for private or group classes may be daunting for a new artist. Fortunately, there are hundreds of art-instruction books available for those who prefer to work individually and build skills before entering a group setting. Books also allow one to set the pace of learning—students may stop and start a lesson at will. Here, we offer some of…