The Arts: techniques and principles Books

How to Keep a Sketch Journal is the essential travel-sized guide to keeping a visual diary of your surroundings. Whether you're a habitual sketcher or just starting out, this book will teach you how to improve your observational sketching, indoors or...

A comprehensive human anatomy guide for today's 3D artist, offering fundamental, theoretical and practical skills in anatomy and proportion.Anatomy for 3D Artists is an essential teaching guide for sculpting human anatomy. Non-software specific,...

This is the first book to reveal artworks made using the world's brightest colour Pure Structural Colour, recently derived from the metallic-like colours of Pollia berries, hummingbirds and butterflies.Pure Structural Colour is a mimic of the type of...

Jan Hendrix is a Dutch-born, Mexico-based contemporary artist. His work is all about observation and analysis; nature and its diff erent ways of representing and telling extended stories, often in a non- linear narrative. Based on an exhibition...

Artists' Kew reveals Kew in all its charming detail as well as in its full natural beauty by the Thames. The book contains 120 paintings, by 50 artists. The contemporary art shown in this book builds upon Kew's eclectic tradition: to inspire, to excite,...

Artist Eric Guillon helped design many of the most beloved and iconic characters from these films, such as Gru and the Minions from Despicable Me, the adorable animals from The Secret Life of Pets, and more.Explore behind the scenes of Eric Guillon's...

For fans of sci-fi, cinematic art books and the Alien film franchise.40 artists, filmmakers, illustrators and fans produce original art for a tribute to the sci-fi horror masterpiece Alien to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the film.Pieces range from...

A brand new coloring book featuring art from the comic based on the epic video game Horizon Zero Dawn.This spectacular coloring book features art from the record-breaking comic series, itself based on the critically acclaimed video game Horizon Zero Dawn...

I'd Love to Draw is a collection of work by the innovative American artist Andrew Loomis, previously unseen by anyone outside the Loomis family and available in print for the first time ever. Having been held in the Loomis family archive for decades...

Expressive eyes, oversized heads and doll-like cuteness - chibi are beloved in the world of manga! Beginner's Guide to Drawing Manga Chibi Girls shows artists of all ages and abilities how to create their own kawaii characters in six,...

Age range 12+Create simple seasonal and holiday doodles using multicolored pens! Want to draw a jack-o'-lantern with a toothy smile? How about a silly Santa out cruising in his sleigh? How to Doodle Year-Round helps you create these sweet and...

Character Design Collection: Fairytales & Folklore 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...

Brand-new series! Elevate your art skills with definitive advice, tutorials, and inspiration from the world's most talented art masters.3dtotal Publishing is an established authority on art and design, with a growing stable of high-calibre artistauthors...

The portrait is one of the world's oldest artforms, but today's technology and culture mean it's time to take a fresh look at how today's portrait artists work outside the realms of realism and elevate their technique.The Instagram-friendly appeal of the...

Following the success of the established titles in this popular series, Sketching from the Imagination: Storytelling brings to life the characters, worlds, and tales of traditional stories and modern tales alike.50 professional storybook artists from...

Discover the ultimate collection of Ron Cobb's artwork from across his entire career (Alien, Star Wars, Back to the Future) in this comprehensive coffee table book.During his sixty-year career, Ron Cobb provided concept art for some of the biggest films...

Learn to create detailed female characters to include in your own comic strip or graphic novel! Professional manga and anime artist Kyachi offers aspiring artists an easy-to-follow approach to drawing manga women. For beginners, it can be intimidating to...

This guide introduces aspiring manga artists to drawing chibi characters-wide-eyed caricatures beloved for their cartoonish exaggeration. Drawing Cute Manga Chibi walks you through the steps needed to draw these adorable characters, while...

Create interesting and expressive manga characters by learning the techniques of professional artists.Experienced manga artists Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna are your guides to the dazzling world of lifelike and expressive manga characters who...

Who better to walk you through the basics of creating action-packed manga than a professional Japanese illustrator and animator? Containing 40 detailed tutorials, How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters will add a whole new set of...

This book shows you how to accurately render human faces and emotions to create complex characters and add compelling immediacy to your work. The ability to draw realistic and powerful facial expressions is essential for every manga artist. All artists...

Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body. Manga artists of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga...

Every page presents a classic manga pose, from walking and running to jumping for joy, in three different steps:(1) The simple outline of the body(2) The key elements of the character (like clothes, hair and facial expression) highlighted for easy...

The second installment in the intriguing journey of Guweiz, whose stunning art has earned him over 1 million followers on Instagram.Following on from his first book, Guweiz: The Art of Gu Zheng Wei, the artist now takes us deeper into his world of...

Apply the fundamentals of art and take your creations to the next level with 3dtotal's latest in-depth book, Beyond Fundamentals.Building on the foundations set by our popular Art Fundamentals book, Beyond Fundamentals shows artists how to take...

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on...

Character Design Quarterly is a creative, bright, and engaging magazine for artists, animators, illustrators, and character designers of all levels.Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and...

Thanks to Procreate, designing characters for the entertainment industry can be done on the iPad. In this book for newcomers to the software, several renowned and experienced designers demonstrate how they do it, sharing not only their professional tips...

Go beyond conventional anime and mainstream manga with truly unique views of the Japanese art-form as sketched by 50 artists.Enter the vivid world of manga and anime art, with its unique aesthetic and unmistakably rendered characters. The latest in the...

Join illustrator Djamila Knopf on a magical journey through her life and art, including her Japanese inspiration and storytelling techniques.Illustrator Djamila Knopf leads us through her world, where anime-influenced characters, exquisite settings, and...

Explore the intriguing work of artist Zheng Wei Gu, whose manga-inspired drawings are as gritty as they are surreal.Digital artist Zheng Wei Gu (AKA Guweiz) shares his anime-inspired world in this beautifully produced and insightful book, leading you...

Creating engaging and believable creature designs is a difficult and enjoyable task. The monsters, aliens and fantasy animals that grace our TV and cinema screens represent the hard work and dedication of a team of incredibly talented artists and...

Absorb the extensive illustrative knowledge of Simone Grnewald and learn to create your own engaging characters and scenes.Learn about key elements of character art from traditional and digital illustrator, Simone Grnewald. Simone, also known as...

Heikala's artwork combines traditional watercolour painting and inks with a fresh, enchanting approach - fans love her charming characters and scenes that are largely influenced by Finnish and Japanese cultures. This visually appealing and coffee-table...

Sketch with Asia is the first major publication from online Manga art phenomenon, Asia Ladowska. Asia blends her experience in hyper-realism with her passion for Manga, creating a style she is well-loved and recognized for. In this book she shares more...

Iconic views of Glasgow in the latest of Birlinn's series of colouring books, all featuring Eilidh Muldoon's inimitable artwork.Includes: Glasgow Cathedral Kelvingrove Museum Riverside Museum Gallery of Modern Art Pollok House People's Palace CCA Tramway...

Few artists have exerted such an influence on modern art as Paul Cezanne (19 January 1839 - 22 October 1906). Picasso, Braque and Matisse all acknowledged a profound debt to his painting. This reassessment of Cezanne's life and art discusses the key...

In the 1920s and 1930s, Rayner Hoff was the most gifted and controversial public sculptor in Australia, best known for the sculptures and friezes that adorn Sydney's Anzac Memorial, including Sacrifice at its centre.After moving from London in the early...

Improve your skills and techniques for drawing mammals!This small, portable book presents more than 500 drawings for 100 species of mammals, collected into categories of habitat - land, water, and air. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella...

An essential guide for all artists with more than 600 images to show readers how to draw realistic characters with examples of movement, faces, and hands. Anatomy charts and rules of proportion will also allow users to accurately represent any human...

Perspective drawing is the foundation for creating art that pops off the page. This is the ultimate guide to helping aspiring artists understand and develop techniques to draw confidently using the power of perspective. While mastering perspective can...

Do you know how to draw a square, triangle, and rectangle? Well, then, you know how to draw!Rough: Drawing in 2 Strokes and 3 Moves provides you with a way to start drawing that is based on a very simple observation: the human body, as well as everything...

In Morpho: Clothing Folds and Creases, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw clothing. By connecting the underlying anatomy to clothing, as well as considering the body's posture and movement, you...

Learn to create any color from a basic palette of just 11 colors!What if you could create any color you wanted, from a basic palette of just 11 colors? That is what the art of color mixing is all about. And once you master it, you will be able to create...

Relax and dive into the ultimate guide to creating watercolour paintings of your favourite flowers! From bright red roses to deep green cacti, this gorgeous, easy-to-follow book will show how anyone can paint luminous watercolour flowers and botanicals...

This book presents a simplified and practical vision of the muscular functions of the human body to help you in your drawing studies, encouraging both accuracy and movement.Bodybuilder athletes offer us an ideal repertoire of shapes and proportions for...

Relax and take a bite out of this tasty guide to creating watercolour paintings of your favourite treats!Watercolor Snacks is for food lovers, beginning artists, and anyone who wants to explore the world of watercolours through easy and accessible...

In Morpho: Joint Forms and Muscular Functions, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human form. In this book, Lauricella offers a mechanical vision of the body, allowing us to see the important...