Doug DuBosque
Plain ol' pencil, realistic drawing
Draw 3-D
Draw Cars
Draw Ocean Animals
Draw Rainforest Animals
Draw Desert Animals
Draw Grassland Animals
Draw Insects
Draw Dinosaurs
Learn To Draw Now
Doug pioneered Peel Productions' how-to-draw books with How Do You Draw Dinosaurs?, now out of print, in 1989. The Draw series has evolved into a proven, success-oriented collection of titles which leads young artists through clear, step-by-step instructions with plenty of encouragement and additional tips and hints along the way.
There's a healthy dose of humor in several of them as well. All of his books are printed in black and white.
His books have been translated into Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Russian.
I wanted to write and tell you that you've written the book on
perspective (Draw 3-D) that I've been looking for for thirty years. 
I was an art student between '66 - '71 and couldn't find a book then or
later that "explained" perspective as well as yours does. You "explain"
not so much in words but in visual example and that speaks volumes more
to me than words would. I bought your book for my husband as he has just
started drawing and there isn't another book out there that so easily
and fully shows perspective. Thank you!
- Janet Brajkov
Troy, Michigan
Your drawing books are a must for every teacher!
- Lisa Blau, educational consultant
The
"Draw" series has gained popularity for good reason. Not only do the books
take beginning artists through all the stages of drawing - from assembling
the supplies to applying the finishing touches - but they achieve a readability
not usually found in how-to books.... Well done. Highly recommended.
- Nancy Maltby, King County (WA) Library
Washington State Young Adult Review Group
I recommend these books because they're tried and true: I've used them with over 600 5th and 6th graders. Students feel comfortable following the steps, and the examples and instructions encourage them to be adaptive as well. They like and learn from them! I keep three or four hard bound copies of each title in my art room - these are the only drawing books for which I can make this statement.
- Mari Evans, Mill Pond School, Yelm, Washington
NAEA Teacher of the Year, Pacific Region
President, Washington Art Education Assoc.
I was delighted to see how these books captivated the attention of boys in summer camp, allowing them to work independently even amidst considerable opportunities for distraction. They were a great help in our arts and crafts program, and the results were impressive...
Robert Danos, Program Director
Camp Mondamin
Tuxedo, NC
What
can I say? - I can't draw, but with Doug DuBosque's instructions which
are practical and friendly to us non-art types, I can! This is his usual
fine piece of work...
- ESD 112 Reviews, Bremerton Washington (Draw Ocean Animals)
My 13-year-old daughter saw this book lying on the kitchen table and began drawing cars. She pronounced this a good book. She said she had no trouble following the drawings or the written directions, and found the text especially useful in telling how to add details to the various cars.
Mt. Diablo USD Reviews, California (Draw Cars)
A book that opens new doors to those who have never studied perspective drawing... instructs in a gentle, encouraging, success-oriented way. Young artists will find it a challenging, step-by-step resource in learning how to draw three-dimensionally.
- Arts and Activities magazine (Learn to Draw 3-D - rev. as Draw 3-D)
...the approach lends to quick and easy drawing and an immediate, ongoing building of drawing skills based on producing satisfying results.
- Midwest Book Review (Draw Rainforest Animals)
The authors-illustrators
show kids how to notice shapes, sketch lightly, and use their imaginations
(rather than just copying the drawings in the books), and encourage
them to practice. Lots of fun-filled hours here...
- School Library Journal (Draw Desert Animals, Draw Alien Fantasies)
...step-by-step instructions simply and clearly demonstrate how anyone can turn basic shapes into castles, heroes, villains, and dragons in action-packed scenes.
- The Kobrin Letter (Draw Medieval Fantasies)
Drawing tips:
- Turn your drawing as you draw to avoid smudging it with your hand.
- While your pencil is sharp, go over fine details. As it gets duller, add shading.
- Look at your drawing in a mirror (or through the back of the paper) to spot any areas you can make better.
- Save your drawing in your portfolio!
Save your work in a portfolio
Whenever you do a drawing - or even a sketch - put your initials (or autograph!) and date on it. And save it. You don't have to save it until it turns yellow and crumbles to dust, but do keep your drawings, at least for several months. Sometimes, hiding in your portfolio, they will mysteriously improve! I've seen it happen often with my own drawings, especially the ones I knew were no good at all, but kept anyway….
