Books — 3D, Animation & Illustration

Figure Drawing & Anatomy

Figure Drawing for All It's WorthAndrew Loomis
Constructive AnatomyGeorge Bridgman
The Natural Way to DrawKimon Nicolaïdes
Human Anatomy for Artists: The Elements of FormEliot Goldfinger
Anatomy for Sculptors: Understanding the Human FigureUldis Zarins, Sandis Kondrats

Perspective & Construction

How to DrawScott Robertson, Thomas Bertling

Color & Light

How to RenderScott Robertson, Thomas Bertling
Color and LightJames Gurney
Interaction of ColorJosef Albers

Composition & Design

The Visual StoryBruce Block
Framed InkMarcos Mateu-Mestre
Creating Characters with PersonalityTom Bancroft

Visual Development

The Skillful HuntsmanKhang Le, Mike Yamada, Felix Yoon, Scott Robertson
Imaginative RealismJames Gurney

Animation Principles

The Animator's Survival KitRichard Williams
The Illusion of Life: Disney AnimationFrank Thomas, Ollie Johnston

Lighting & Rendering

Digital Lighting and RenderingJeremy Birn

Practice & Studies

The Natural Way to DrawKimon Nicolaïdes
Drawing on the Right Side of the BrainBetty Edwards

Art Career & Business

Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing & Ethical GuidelinesGraphic Artists Guild