Walter Foster

Walter Foster Publishing has been a trusted name in art instruction for over 100 years. Renowned for making art accessible to all, Walter Foster offers step-by-step books that teach foundational to intermediate techniques in drawing, painting, and illustration. From traditional pencil sketching and acrylic, oil, and watercolor painting to hand lettering and coloring, our titles guide artists of every skill level—from from beginners to seasoned creatives—and also includes an offering of engaging, art-focused books for children that nurture creativity, confidence, and curiosity on their journey to developing their fine art skills

 

Our legacy is rooted in empowering creativity through clear instruction, time-tested methods, and expert teaching. Today, Walter Foster continues that mission with a modern approach, publishing top-selling art technique books as well as playful, creative titles through our humorous WTF sub imprint.

Contact Details

Walter Foster Publishing
100 Cummings Center
Suite 265-D
Mail/Deliveries/Packages to Suite 253C
Beverly, MA 01915
USA

Tel: +1 949 380 7510
Fax: +1 949 380 7575

Publishing:
Anne Landa, V.P., Group Publisher
     anne.landa@quarto.com

General Email:
     walterfoster@quarto.com

Marketing: 
Marketing UK
   marketinguk@quarto.com

Marketing USA
Lydia Anderson, Marketing Manager
     Lydia.anderson@quarto.com

Foreign Rights for Publication:

Interested in purchasing rights to publish one of our titles in another language or territory? Please contact:

Marion Serre
Foreign Rights Director, Adult

Marion.Serre@quarto.com 

Become a Walter Foster Author

Walter Foster Publishing is a publisher of art instruction books across a range of creative topics, from traditional pencil sketching and acrylic, oil, and watercolor painting to mixed media, hand lettering, and DIY crafting. If you have a book idea in one of our focus areas that you’d like to share with us, we’d love to hear it. Please follow the directions in the submissions guidelines to submit your proposal.

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