Art Instruction

Stephen's brand new instructional book! From the back cover: The Silver Way: Techniques, Tips and Tutorials for Effective Character Design by Stephen...

We hosted a signing for Oliver at LightBox Expo 2023. He kindly signed the few remaining copies of his excellent instructional book. From the...

From the publisher: In this expansive demonstration, concept and story artist Derek Thompson takes you through his storyboarding process using Adobe...

This out of print instructional book takes you step-by-step through Vallejo and Bell's picture making process. Text by Nigel Suckling. From the...

The classic art instruction book on how to draw the human figure. With a foreword by George Bridgman. Includes 430 pencil and charcoal drawings. From the...

Robert Vickrey was one of the leading modern artists working in the ancient medium of egg tempera (another was Andrew Wyeth). Here are Vickrey's "Advanced...

"The Fractal Method is a designer's approach to figure drawing." Marcelo Vignali shares his own Fractal Method of Figure Drawing in this brief...

From the back cover: Traditional figure gesture drawings lack the practical application and the principle design understanding that my fractal method...

"America's most famous artists have spent a lot of their time, thought and energy in putting down for you in words and pictures all the ideas and methods...

A very sharp, attractive copy. "America's most famous artists have spent a lot of their time, thought and energy in putting down for you in words and...

From the publisher: Animal Essence is a look into the art world of animal painter and draftsman Joe Weatherly. From sketchbook to studio, a bold...

A well above average copy of this fragile title which is usually found quite worn. This is the trade edition of what was Warner Bros. Consumer Products'...

The scarce out-of-print hardcover printing of Terryl's first art book! This Mint copy is inscribed by the artist along with a charming color drawing of an...

From the publisher: What is creature design? We all have a notion - mostly consisting of evocative images of otherworldly beings galloping, swimming,...

From the publisher: Animation doesn't come with instructions; Rowland B. Wilson demanded guidelines. Trade Secrets offers a never before published peek...

From the publisher: Fantasy artist Patrick Woodroffe shares his marvelously inventive tricks of the trade. Drawing, etching, typography, silverpoint,...

Here is the eagerly-awaited companion to Haines' industry-acclaimed business guide Getting Into the Business of Comics. This new manual offers information...

From the publisher: For millennia, the human body has been celebrated as nature's finest masterpiece. This superb drawing guide helps you unravel its...

The current print-on-demand version. Stephen Rogers Peck's Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains unsurpassed as a manual for students. It...

Inscribed by Matt Gaser and Pat Presley with drawings. Featured artists include Christian Alzmann, David Le Merrer, Jackson Sze, Justin Ridge, Kilian...

From the publisher: A beautiful collection of fantasy scenes from popular anime, manga and game creators Have you ever imagined living in the fantasy...

From the back cover: On the pages of issue 14, discover a collection of fascinating artwork, interviews, and tutorials from some of the industry's finest...

From the back cover: Issue 15 is unashamedly packed with romance, magic, and fantasy. You'll discover an incredible cast of characters, each with their...

From the publisher: Inside this action-packed issue, we bring you a step-by-step tutorial from the talented Shannon Hallstein, who creates a cast of Las...

From the publisher: Featuring a wide range of tutorials and step-by-step guides, CDQ 18 is packed with inspirational ideas and advice. Juan Useche shows...

From the publisher: CDQ 19 is packed with tutorials and step-by-step guides, fascinating insights into working in the industry, and pages and pages of...

From the publisher: CDQ 20 is packed with tutorials and step-by-step guides, fascinating insights into working in the industry, and pages and pages of...

From the publisher: CDQ 21 is packed full of tutorials, interviews, and art from industry veterans and newcomers alike. Among this issue's highlights are...

From the publisher: CDQ 22 is full of fun and insightful tutorials from a wide range of industry professionals. Melanie Tikhonova explores how shape...

From the publisher: Kenneth Anderson shows us how he created this issue's colorful cover art, and speaks to us about his inspiration, career, and more....

CDQ 24 is packed with ideas and inspiration, with a whole host of tutorials, interviews, and gallery artwork from professional artists all across the globe....

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional...

From the publisher: CDQ 26 is packed with ideas and inspiration, with a whole host of tutorials, interviews, and gallery artwork from professional...

A new reprinting of a classic text out of print for thirty years. An instructional textbook devoted solely to the analysis of composition ("for still and...

From the publisher: Delve into the vibrant, exciting world of character design with Creating Stylized Characters! Join professional illustrators,...

Fridolin Beisert is the director of the Product Design department at ArtCenter where he teaches the very subject of this book! From the back cover:...

From the publisher: A stunning collection of scenes and background illustrations from popular anime and manga creators The beauty of the scenes and...

"What is it about the characters we see in our favorite books, animated films, and games that make us laugh, cry, and respond to them? How do character...

Animation as you know it is about to change. No longer satisfied to reign as the standard in animation for the Web, Macromedia Flash is powering its way...

Video preview of associated free app: How to Draw is for artists, architects and designers. It is useful to the novice, the student and the...

From the publisher: While one would think undergarments are standard fixtures on manga characters, they can be unexpectedly tricky for artists to draw....

From the publisher: ''I understand the design, but I can't figure out the actually how to portray my character in the costume.'' Many have likely...

The Artists of Marvel Studios Visual Development: Ryan Meinerding, Charlie Wen, Andy Park, Phil Saunders, Jackson Sze, Rodney Fuentebella, Anthony...

From the publisher: This book is about the fundamentals of light, shadow and reflectivity; the focus is firmly on helping to improve visual understanding...

I read this concise guide to starting and managing a successful Kickstarter campaign in a couple hours and felt like I was ready to get started. The writer...

From the collection of longtime Mad Magazine editor Nick Meglin with a Certificate of Authenticity "Madly Yours, From The Estate Collection of Nick Meglin"...

From the publisher: Successful storyboards and poignant characters have the power to make elusive thoughts and emotions tangible for audiences. Packed...

30 pages of history, 30 pages of technique, and 30 pages of filmographies.