The Habit of Seeing: Book One
A new book about attention, observation, and learning how to notice: Available to order here.
CIRCLE LINE PRESS
Books on drawing, creativity, and observation.
Circle Line Press publishes books that inspire creativity, deepen observation and teach the craft of drawing. Each title is designed with simplicity, structure, and a deep appreciation for the creative process. Circle Line Press is an imprint of Circle Line Art School.
Published Titles
The Habit of Seeing: Book One is a reflective exploration of attention, observation, and how we learn to see the world more clearly. Through short essays, it examines perception, presence, and the choices that shape how we notice what is in front of us. This book is not a how-to drawing guide and does not teach techniques or exercises; instead, it focuses on the inner conditions that make seeing possible. It is written for artists and non-artists alike, offering a slower, quieter approach to understanding vision and awareness.
The Habit of Seeing: Book One is available now. Click Here to order on Amazon.
The Habit of Drawing: Fast and Slow explores drawing as a daily practice that balances momentum with attention. It looks at how quick, instinctive drawing and slower, more deliberate observation work together to build confidence, skill, and creative momentum over time. This book is not a technical manual or a collection of step-by-step exercises; it is a guide to building a sustainable drawing habit, developing mindset, and learning to trust the process. It is about showing up regularly and allowing drawing to become part of how you think and work.
The Habit of Drawing: Fast and Slow is available now. Click Here to order on Amazon.
Future Titles:
The Inclination: A Novel
Click Here to pre-order on Waterstones.
The Inclination follows a small group of artists as they prepare a work whose precise nature remains undefined, yet quietly shapes every decision. Meetings are brief, routines deliberate, and progress measured through restraint rather than momentum.
Arnold, Michael, and Nancy move within a shared understanding, while an observant narrator remains at the edge of the group, attentive to language, gesture, and silence. Agreement is reached without emphasis, and authority settles without announcement.
As the work approaches readiness, effort gives way to care. Through precise, measured prose, The Inclination examines how people align themselves to a collective purpose, and how the smallest choices determine what is carried forward.
Perspective Drawing Made Easy: Buildings and Cities
A practical guide to understanding and using perspective when drawing buildings and city spaces. The book breaks perspective down into clear visual ideas, showing how depth, space, and structure can be built from simple lines and shapes.
Rather than relying on formulas, the focus is on seeing, observation, and construction, helping you understand why perspective works and how to apply it with confidence. Designed for beginners and those returning to drawing, it provides a calm, step-by-step foundation for drawing believable interiors, streets, and architectural forms.
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About the Author
Tom McPherson is an artist, writer and founder of Circle Line Art School.
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