The Arts: techniques and principles Books

This book makes it easy to create and admire wonderful Japanese-style paintings and portraits!Modern Japanese-style paintings are recognisable by their restrained use of three-dimensionality and perspective, reliance upon expressive lines, and the bold...

Expert colourist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow - and beyond - in this inspiring colour dictionary!Over 2,750 traditional Japanese colour combinations are presented, organised into 100 different themes associated with the seasons,...

An indispensable guide to the colours and combinations of contemporary Japanese design-by one of Japan's leading colourists!Colour consultant Teruko Sakurai finds inspiration everywhere - in the foods, landscapes and everyday objects of her...

This practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this ancient art form for the first time!In this book, Japanese master artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering step-by-step instructions with clear photographs and online...

The male form is the focus here-twisting, leaping and tumbling in dramatic action sequences! Master manga and anime artist Kyachi shows you the secrets professional Japanese artists use to create dynamic motion on the page. A series of detailed tutorials...

In Sketching Women, three professional studio artists (Kozo Ueda, PhD, Takahiro Okada, PhD and Minoru Hirota, PhD) join forces to show you how to sketch the female figure through 55 step-by-step drawing lessons. Each instructor will walk you...

In Sketching Men, veteran art instructor Koichi Hagawa, PhD explains how to quickly capture the dynamic male form through two distinct styles of sketching:Very rapid (1-3 minute) line drawings that capture the essence of the subject's posture...

Two superstars of anime and manga open their studio doors and spill their secrets in this private master class.Join Hisashi Kagawa, an animation director for Sailor Moon, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi, a character developer for My Hero Academia, as they show...

The legendary Samurai, and the sharp-edged katanas they mastered, are the point of this thrill-seeking guide to drawing sword fights, battle scenes and skirmishes. The Complete Guide to Drawing Dynamic Manga Sword Fighters provides a highly...

Drape your manga creations in the wardrobe of your dreams, while learning techniques and tips used by professional illustrators to realistically render clothing and accessories of all types-from t-shirts, sweaters and skirts to belts, shoes and bags...

Japanese Sumi-e brush painting combines the techniques of calligraphy and ink painting to produce compositions of rare beauty. This art has its roots in the Zen Buddhist practices of mindfulness and meditation-serving as a means not just for describing...

Whether your character is jumping for joy, kicking and grappling with an opponent, or fighting to the death with sword in hand, this book provides all the essential techniques to draw more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style...

Featuring elegant woodblock prints of beautiful Japanese women, this adult colouring book is the perfect stress-reliever for fans of Japanese fashion and art.Beautiful Women celebrates 200 years of women in Japanese art - from the Ukiyo-e prints...

Transport yourself to the beauty and mystery of Japan with Floating World Japanese Prints Coloring Book. This stunning fine art coloring book highlights the floating world of geisha, kabuki actors, cherry blossoms,...

A celebration of Enric Mestre's best creations and a perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover his timeless work. Includes essays by David Whiting and Romn de la Calle. Presented in English and Spanish.Despite the fundamental functions that...

Alongside stringency of form and precision of execution, Vigeland develops surprising variability in his handling of the material. From his beginnings in noble metals, which he used in his jewellery, his path led to an intensified and meanwhile almost...

Steve Keene is the most prolific American painter of all time.He has produced more than 300,000 hand-painted works via his studio/chainlink fence cage where he paints more than 50 paintings at a time. Lovingly known for making affordable art, as well as...

Welcome to the evolution of adult coloring! New York Times bestselling illustrator Marty Noble has added a new dimension to the coloring craze: mazes! Cut out some of the stress from your daily life in this fun and innovative new series as you color and...

Coloring is one of the simplest arts, but it's not just for children. Adults need to explore their imaginations, too! Take a break and get inspired while coloring these dynamic doodles! Part of the Peaceful Adult Coloring Book Series, the pages of this...

Experience the soothing power of adult coloring with these intricate animal tangles created by New York Times bestselling illustrator and master of the abstract Zen style Angela Porter!Zentangle is a fun and relaxing art form that has emerged in the last...

Experience the soothing power of adult coloring with these intricate animal tangles created by New York Times bestselling illustrator and master of the abstract Zen style Angela Porter!Zentangle, a fun and relaxing art form that emerged in the last...

Learn how to draw just about everything under the sun from bumblebees and broccoli to pianos and pizza. With over 1000 cute and easy illustrations, there's something for everyone!Inside these pages, you'll find endless inspiration for drawing people,...

This book combines Chinese painting techniques with twenty-four solar terms of traditional Chinese culture. According to the sequence of the four seasons-spring, summer, autumn, and winter-natural scenes are refined into a series of charming ink...

The largest public art project in Canadian history, the Sampson-Matthews print program began as wartime propaganda and lasted into the 1960s. The bright silkscreens hung in every school, library, bank and dentist's office from...

This latest volume in a hugely successful series showcases inspiring character concepts from the imaginations of 50 artists.Following the success of previous titles in this popular series, Sketching from the Imagination: Character Conceptsshowcases the...

Whether your favourite medium is digital, traditional, or a mix of both, Stockholm-based Feefal will have used it to explore her unique world of anthropomorphised figures, animals in dream-like settings, and cool-girl magic.Her spooky-cute style has been...

Turn creating anime characters and stories from a passion into your profession with this guide to drawing and painting, promoting, and selling your work.Specially commissioned step-by-step tutorials by respected professionals help you fine-tune your...

Clay sculpting royalty The Shiflett Brothers offer unique insight into their practices and the techniques used to create their stunning fantasy characters. Learning from the biggest and best creators in any industry is a rare and sought after opportunity...

Illustrator and concept artist Devin Elle Kurtz shares her journey, from childhood ambitions to be an artist and finding the best educational fit, to working in the industry as she continues to develop her craft.The Art of Devin Elle Kurtz bursts with...

In this visually stunning hardback, globally loved artist Lois van Baarle, AKA Loish, explores the origins, influences, and features of her style, and helps readers do the same deep dive into their own style.It is her third book with 3dtotal Publishing,...

For the first time, talented French illustrator and character designer Sibylline Meynet not only shares her beautiful artwork in this beautifully crafted book, but also presents specially commissioned tutorials, step-by-step techniques, and the story of...

Simone Grnewald is a 3dtotal Publishing favorite as the designer of popular characters for Character Design Quarterly magazine, and the author of Sketch Every Day, a book packed with her much sought-after sketching techniques and character-design tips...

New series Character Design Collection features 50 expert artists using professional techniques and approaches to create a library of inspiring sketches.Character Design Collection is the dynamic new series from the character design experts, 3dtotal...

Unlock the secrets to creating stylized animals that enchant and entertain their audience, resulting in characters that follow in the popular paw-prints of much-loved creatures from Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar, and other great studios. Creating Stylized...

Unravel the fundamental ingredients of visual storytelling and discover how top children's illustrators portray narrative, intrigue, and suspense through art. In this visually captivating volume, a vibrant selection of loved and revered children's book...

An eye-opening, visual-led exploration of the fundamental aspects of character design, including narrative, shape language, proportion, and expression.What is it about the characters we see in our favourite books, animated films, and games that make us...

Atey Ghailan retraces the steps of his own artistic journey to share his art, influences, workflows, and brand new creations. When law student Atey Ghailan realised that he was doing more sketching than note-taking in class, he decided to pursue a career...

Anatomy for Artists is an extensive collection of photography and drawings for artists of all mediums portraying the human form. Anatomy for Artists is an extensive compendium of high quality, detailed photography and drawings, showing the human figure...

Art Fundamentals 2nd Edition is a fully revised and updated back-to-basics title, packed with the fundamental concepts, conventions, and theory every beginner artist needs to create successful work. This essential book is written by industry...

"With an artistic mindset, we don't always draw what we can't see. And because we don't draw it, we can't fully understand it." - Kurt OferTo challenge this restricted outlook, architect Kurt Ofer has formulated an utterly unique way of drawing, which...

Prepare to enter the world of artist Dibujante Nocturno, where his intricate linework results in a darkly epic fantasy art. Turn the pages of this lavishly-produced book to discover a collection of monsters, creatures, and characters created by...

Delve into the enchanting world of dragons, wizards, and warriors with Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing - an accessible, entertaining introduction to creating fantasy concepts with only a few simple traditional tools and no prior drawing knowledge...

In this inspiring addition to the popular Sketching from the Imagination series, we invite readers to explore the works of fifty artists from across the field of creature design. From magical and mythical beasts to aliens and mutant monsters, each page...

Creating Professional Characters: Develop Spectacular Designs from Basic Concepts is an inspiring and informative exploration of how popular professional character designers take the basic concept of a character in a production brief and develop these...

GRAPHITE 9 is 104 pages of the most inspiring and beautifully presented content focused on traditional drawing and illustration. As always, in this issue readers will be guided through the creative processes of a diverse selection of the best and most...

An inspiring collection of dark and macabre drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented artists.Sketching and drawing are fundamental to creating great art; the simple doodle is often where the artist first...

An inspiring collection of drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented character artists.Sketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In...

Discover the world of digital artist Lois van Baarle, a.k.a. Loish, in this high-quality collection of her most beautiful work.Lois van Baarle is a freelance animator/illustrator from the Netherlands who graduated in 2009 from the Hogeschool voor de...