An eye-opening, visual-led exploration of the fundamental aspects of character design, including narrative, shape language, proportion, and expression.
Go beyond conventional anime and mainstream manga with truly unique views of the Japanese art-form as sketched by 50 artists.
Absorb the extensive illustrative knowledge of Simone Grünewald and learn to create your own engaging characters and scenes.
Creating Professional Characters explores how top professional character designers develop engaging characters from the basic concepts outlined in production briefs.
An exclusive selection of awe-inspiring traditional and digital concept designs and sketches from some of the world's most talented artists.
Learn how to create vibrant character designs with the step-by-step guidance of professional artists from the illustration and animation industries.
How to Keep a Sketch Journal is the essential guide to observational sketching, suitable for both new and experienced artists.
Learn how to critique your own art, quickly identify problems, and fix them to improve both your work and technique.
Enter a fictional world packed with fantastical, intriguing characters, settings, and visualized narratives, imagined and sketched by 50 professional artists.
The world’s best creature designers and concept artists provide a groundbreaking and unique insight into their creative processes and practices.