Instructional and Reference Art Books
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Some lists located elsewhere: Figure Drawing & Anatomy
Basics and Beginner
- The Drawing Breakthrough Book (2011)
- Sketching: The Basics (2011)
- Light for Visual Artists: Understanding & Using Light in Art & Design (2011)
- Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (2010)
- Pen & Ink Techniques (2009)
- Drawing Shortcuts: Developing Quick Drawing Skills Using Today's Technology (2009)
- Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (2009)
- Keys to Drawing with Imagination (2006)
- Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces (2003)
- Pen and Pencil Drawing Techniques (2002)
- The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (1999)
- Rendering in Pen and Ink (1997)
- Keys to Drawing (1990)
Composition
- Composing Pictures (2010)
- Layout and Composition for Animation (2010)
- Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers (2010)
- Mastering Composition: Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting (2007)
Perspective
- Perspective Made Easy (2008)
- Vanishing Point: Perspective for Comics from the Ground Up (2007)
- The Complete Guide to Perspective (2005)
Animation and 3D
- d'artiste Matte Painting (2005)
- The Digital Matte Painting Handbook (2011)
- Cracking Animation: The Aardman Book of 3-D Animation (2010)
- ZBrush Digital Sculpting Human Anatomy (2010)
- d'artiste Character Modeling 3 (2009)
- The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects (2009)
- Elemental Magic: The Art of Special Effects Animation (2009)
- Ideas for the Animated Short (2008)
- Directing the Story: Professional Storytelling and Storyboarding techniques for Live Action and Animation (2008)
- The Alchemy of Animation (2008)
- Pure Animation: Steps to Creation With 57 Cutting-edge Animators (2007)
Character Design
- Colossal Collection of Action Poses (2011)
- Animal Character Design: Grizzly Bears (2011)
- Alive Character Design: For Games, Animation and Film (2011)
- The Explorer's Guide to Drawing Fantasy Creatures (2011)
- Creative Character Design (2011)
- My Daily Zoo (2011)
- d'artiste: Character Design (2011)
- Angelic Visions: Create Fantasy Art Angels With Watercolor, Ink and Colored Pencil (2011)
- Fantasy Genesis: A Creativity Game for Fantasy Artists (2010)
- Fantasy Art Expedition: Draw and Paint Fantastic Creatures and Characters (2010)
- Goblinoids (2009)
- Facial Expressions Babies to Teens: A Visual Reference for Artists (2008)
- 100 Ways to Create Fantasy Figures (2008)
- d'artiste Character Modeling 2 (2008)
- Mechanika (2008)
- The Art of Animal Character Design (2007)
- John Howe Fantasy Art Workshop (2007)
- 50 Fantasy Vehicles to Draw & Paint (2007)
- Exploring Character Design (2005)
- The Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals (2004)
Digital Painting
- d'artiste Fashion Design (2011)
- ImagineFX Manga: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Digital Painting Techniques (2011)
- ImagineFX Fantasy Creatures: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Digital Painting Techniques (2011)
- Digital Painting Techniques Volume 2 (2010, preview)
- Complete Digital Painting Techniques (2010)
- Steampainting: Spark (2010)
- Digital Painting Techniques: Practical Techniques of Digital Art Masters (2009)
- Fantasy Workshop: Mastering Digital Painting Techniques (2009)
- Bold Visions: The Digital Painting Bible (2008)
- d'artiste Digital Painting (2004)
Comic Drawing and Cartooning
- How to Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style: Volume 1 Sketching to Plan (2010)
- How to Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style: Volume 2 Logical Proportions (2010)
- How to Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style: Volume 3 Unforgettable Characters (2010)
- How to Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style: Volume 4 All About Perspective (2010)
- Bryan Hitch's Ultimate Comics Studio (2010)
- Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics (2010)
- The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics (2009)
- The Insider's Guide To Creating Comics And Graphic Novels (2009)
- Hi-Fi Color For Comics: Digital Techniques for Professional Results (2008)
- Drawing Words and Writing Pictures: Making Comics: Manga, Graphic Novels, and Beyond (2008)
- Comickers Art (2008)
- Comickers Art 2 (2008)
- Comics and Sequential Art (2008)
- Graphic Storytelling and Visual Narrative (2008)
- Expressive Anatomy for Comics and Narrative (2008)
- Wizard How to Draw: Getting Started (2007)
- Draw Manga: Step-By-Step on Your Computer (2007)
- Wizard How to Draw: Advanced Techniques (2006)
- Wizard How To Draw: Storytelling (2006)
- Japanese Comickers 2 (2006)
- Fantasy Cartooning (2005)
- The Art of Comic Book Inking (2005)
- Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art (1994)
Background Art
- Setting the Scene: The Art & Evolution of Animation Layout (2011)
- Impeccable Scene Design: For Game, Animation and Film (2011)
Sci-fi and Fantasy Art
- Extreme Worlds (2009)
- Sci-Fi Art: A Graphic History (2009)
- Space Art: How to Draw and Paint Planets, Moons, and Landscapes of Alien Worlds (2007)
- Drawing and Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes (2006)
- Drawing & Painting Fantasy Worlds (2006)
Compilation of Artists, Techniques and Workflow
- Masters of Science Fiction and Fantasy Art (2011)
- Digital Art Masters: Volume 6 (2011)
- Digital Art Masters: Volume 5 (2010)
- Digital Art Masters Volume 4 (2009)
- Digital Art Masters Volume 3 (2008)
- Digital Art Masters Volume 2 (2007)
Watercolour instructional (Watercolour art books are here)
- Adventurous Watercolours (2011)
- Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor (2011)
- The Essence of Watercolour (2011)
- The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook (2010)
- Painting with Impact (2010)
- 600 Watercolor Mixes: Washes, Color Recipes and Techniques (2010)
- Watercolor Tricks & Techniques: 75 New and Classic Painting Secrets (2010)
- Pouring Light: Layering Transparent Watercolor (2009)
- Watercolor Secrets: An Inside Look at the Techniques of Award-Winning Splash Artists (2009)
- Down by the Sea with Brush and Pen: Draw and Paint Beautiful Coastal Scenes (2009)
- Light and Mood in Watercolour (2008)
- The Complete Watercolour Course: A Comprehensive, Easy-to-follow Guide to Watercolour (2008)
- Watercolour for the Absolute Beginner (2007)
- Color Mixing Recipes For Watercolor (2007)
- Watercolor Artist's Guide to Exceptional Color (2007)
- Ian King's Watercolour Landscape Techniques (2005)
- Watercolour Challenge: Techniques in Practice (2003)
- Watercolor Journeys: Create Your Own Travel Sketchbook (2003)
- The Natural Way to Paint: Rendering the Figure in Watercolor Simply and Beautifully (2000)
Miscellanous
- One Drawing A Day: A 6-Week Course Exploring Creativity with Illustration and Mixed Media
- Botany for the Artist: An Inspirational Guide to Drawing Plants (2010)
- Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera (2009)
- Expressive Drawing: A Practical Guide to Freeing the Artist Within (2009)
- Drawing & Painting Buildings (2005)
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