Art against despair

A collection of inspiring and therapeutic works of art.Art therapy for the soul. One of the most unexpectedly useful things we can do when we’re feeling glum or out of sorts is to look at pictures. The best works of art can lift our spirits, remind us of what we love and return perspective to our...

Big bad world of concept art for video games: an insider's guide for students

Do you aspire to become a concept artist in the video game industry but don’t know where to start? The Big Bad World of Concept Art for Video Games: An Insider’s Guide for Students is a comprehensive book that gives aspiring artists an honest, informative, and concise look at what it takes to do ...

Fundamentals of character design

What is it about the characters we see in our favorite books, animated films, and games that make us laugh, cry, and respond to them? How do character designers develop ideas that are unique, memorable, and captivate us as an audience? This book answers these questions and more, taking a comprehe...

How to render

Open-ended art for young children

Common challenges and practical solutions for practicing open-ended art in early childhood classrooms.

The woman who says no

An intimate, revealing biography of a talented artist who lived life on her own terms.Pablo Picasso called Françoise Gilot “The Woman Who Says No.” Talented, and feisty, and an accomplished artist in her own right, Gilot left Picasso after a ten-year relationship, the only woman to escape his int...