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Learn new art skills with accessible how-to books on acrylics, watercolour, drawing, sketching and portraits, curated by Art Noise for beginners and growing artists who want clear, practical guidance.

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How to Draw Monsters

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How to Draw Monsters

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How to Draw Ferocious Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures

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How to Draw Ferocious Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures

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15-Minute Art Watercolour

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15-Minute Art Watercolour

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Show-How Guides: Carving Pumpkins

Show-How Guides: Carving Pumpkins

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Sketch Your World

Sketch Your World

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How to Draw Awesome Vehicles

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How to Draw Awesome Vehicles

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642 Tiny Things to Draw

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642 Tiny Things to Draw

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Create Your Own Graphic Novel: A Guide for Kids

Create Your Own Graphic Novel: A Guide for Kids

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The Art of Portraiture

The Art of Portraiture

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30-Minute Watercolor Painting for Beginners

30-Minute Watercolor Painting for Beginners

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Wildflower Watercolour

Wildflower Watercolour

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Hip to be Square

Hip to be Square

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The Mushroom Color Atlas

The Mushroom Color Atlas

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Read This if You Want to Be Great at Painting

Read This if You Want to Be Great at Painting

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Show-How Guides: Pop-Up Cards

Show-How Guides: Pop-Up Cards

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How to Draw Anything Anytime

How to Draw Anything Anytime

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Macrame: For Beginners and Beyond

Macrame: For Beginners and Beyond

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Schiffer Publishing The Stitches of Creative Embroidery - Art Noise

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The Stitches of Creative Embroidery

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Schiffer Publishing The Painted Word - Art Noise

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The Painted Word

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Schiffer Publishing Punch Needle: 15 Contemporary Projects - Art Noise

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Punch Needle: 15 Contemporary Projects

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Schiffer Publishing Marbling: Practical Modern Techniques - Art Noise

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Marbling: Practical Modern Techniques

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Schiffer Publishing Making Simple Felted Jewelry - Art Noise

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Making Simple Felted Jewelry

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Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits - Art Noise

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Japanese Style Watercolor Portraits

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African Art Now - Art Noise

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African Art Now

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About Resource and Education Books | Art Instruction, Acrylic Painting, Drawing

Build your creative skills with our Resource and Education Books collection at Art Noise. Whether you are a beginner artist picking up a brush for the first time or an intermediate creator looking to refine your technique, these titles are packed with clear, step-by-step guidance. Discover approachable books on acrylic painting, watercolour, drawing, sketching, portrait work and more, written by experienced artists and instructors. Use them to support at-home learning, supplement art classes, or spark new projects in your studio or sketchbook. As a local, independent Canadian art store in Kingston, we carefully select resources that balance strong technical instruction with inspiring visuals, so you can see techniques in action and apply them right away. From foundational drawing skills and colour mixing to more focused topics like expressive portraits, this collection helps you build confidence, experiment with new mediums, and develop your own style at your own pace.

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