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 ...

Framed ink

From the animator and illustrator behind your favorite DreamWorks and Netflix films, this installment of the Framed series will instruct visual artists to set a scene’s emotion.Learn how to make the audience feel the story while they’re reading the story. Using his experiences from working in the...

The skillful huntsman

Framed perspective vol. 2

Framed perspective vol. 1

A practical guide on building perspective from a seasoned graphic artist and author. Perspective is a discipline often set aside when it comes to general art study, though it is essential to master in order to produce any piece of art that is and feels realistic. Framed Perspective Vol. 1 equips ...

How to render

How to draw

The silver way

The Silver Way: Techniques, Tips and Tutorials for Effective Character Design by Stephen Silver offers invaluable instruction from one of best teachers in the industry. Whether you’re a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of high scho...

How to draw portraits in charcoal

Whether you’re an aspiring artist or new to the medium, seasoned instructor and accomplished artist Nathan Fowkes makes drawing portraits in charcoal not only accessible, but also a real pleasure! From stocking the best supplies to using them effectively, and composing a portrait while avoiding c...

Creative strategies