Daily Painting by Carol Marine

Recommended for those of you who are interested in painting, particularly with oils.

Carol Marine talks about:

how she started painting daily and began selling her work
her choice of materials and supplies
painting basics like color mixing, setting up a still life, choosing an attractive composition, cleaning tips, etc.

Design Principles and Problems by Paul Zelanski and Mary Pat Fisher

Recommended for anyone who's interested in gaining a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of design (applicable to all art mediums and platforms).

This book will teach you:

a ton of common terms
color theory
the 6 principles of design
value, space, texture, perspective, etc.
contains lots of images and exercises per chapter

Creating Characters With Personality by Tom Bancroft

Recommended for anyone interested in character design/development.

This book includes:

Guidelines and tips on how to create all sorts of appealing characters
Common terms used in the industry
Assignments to help you create a cast of characters for an imaginary film
The author's own cast designs for the imaginary film
Various artists' interpretations of the imaginary film's main character
Tons of insightful images, tips, and tricks

Writing With Pictures by Uri Shulevitz

Recommended for those of you who are interested in writing/illustrating children's books.

This book is a comprehensive guide that teaches you:

the difference between picture books and story books
how to write a story
how to plan your book
how to design and develop your illustrations
how to make your book appealing
how to prepare your book for printing
how to find a book publisher, etc.

Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson

Recommended for anyone interested in drawing, regardless of your skill level.

This book includes:

48 insightful and easy to understand mini-lessons
55 specific keys to improving your drawings
8 self-evaluation checklists to help you gauge your progress
Tons of images and exercises per chapter
Lots of useful tips and tricks

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