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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unleash your child's creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book. Inside you'll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring a fun character. New lines are added at each step, so a child can gradually build up an impressive sketch, and all the drawing is done on separate paper, meaning the book can be kept for years to come. Featuring awesome illustrations and invaluable tips from professional artist Erin Hunting, this book is the perfect starting point for a child's journey into art.The child will learn to add up simple shapes and lines to create something recognizable and most importantly, super cool. Children's love for art will be sparked and their confidence boosted as they realise they can make marks on a page that mean something, and start to imagine their own cool creations. The only tools they will need are pens or pencils, paper, and this book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Hunting, Erin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. The cover of issue 15 is graced by revered artist Bobby Chiu and features a fascinating interview with Bobbys award-winning concept art studio, Imaginism. Industry professionals such as Klaus lighting artist Raquel Villanueva, Disney TV animator, Justin Rodrigues, and Art Director Tim Probert, of Aardman Nathan Love, share their art and invaluable knowledge with readers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. The cover for issue 24 has been created by Nathanna Erica - an illustrator and paper artist based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Inside we interview Justin Runfola, a character designer and visual-development artist with years of experience in the animation industry. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Age range 4 to 12Unleash your childs creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book. Inside youll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring something amazing from nature. New lines are added at each step, so a child can gradually build up an impressive sketch, and all the drawing is done on separate paper, meaning the book can be kept for years to come. Featuring awesome illustrations and invaluable tips from professional artist Erin Hunting, this book is the perfect starting point for a childs journey into art.The child will learn to add up simple shapes and lines to create something recognizable and most importantly, super cool. Children's love for art will be sparked and their confidence boosted as they realise they can make marks on a page that mean something, and start to imagine their own cool creations. The only tools they will need are pens or pencils, paper, and this book. Step-by-step instructions for drawing animals and objects in nature. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hunting, Erin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Age range 4 to 12Unleash your childs creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book. Inside youll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring a fun character. New lines are added at each step, so a child can gradually build up an impressive sketch, and all the drawing is done on separate paper, meaning the book can be kept for years to come. Featuring awesome illustrations and invaluable tips from professional artist Erin Hunting, this book is the perfect starting point for a childs journey into art.The child will learn to add up simple shapes and lines to create something recognisable and most importantly, super cool. Children's love for art will be sparked and their confidence boosted as they realise they can make marks on a page that mean something, and start to imagine their own cool creations. The only tools they will need are pens or pencils, paper, and this book. Step-by-step instructions for drawing fun characters. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hunting, Erin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Age range 4 to 12Unleash your childs creative side with this super-cool drawing activity book. Inside youll find over 100 pages of step-by-step drawing lessons, perfect for ages 4 years and up, each one featuring a very cool thing. New lines are added at each step, so a child can gradually build up an impressive sketch, and all the drawing is done on separate paper, meaning the book can be kept for years to come. Featuring awesome illustrations and invaluable tips from professional artist Erin Hunting, this book is the perfect starting point for a childs journey into art.The child will learn to add up simple shapes and lines to create something recognisable and most importantly, super cool. Children's love for art will be sparked and their confidence boosted as they realise they can make marks on a page that mean something, and start to imagine their own cool creations. The only tools they will need are pens or pencils, paper, and this book. Step-by-step instructions for drawing miscellaneous objects. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Hunting, Erin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Learn about key elements of character art from traditional and digital illustrator, Simone Grunewald. Simone, also known as Schmoe, creates heart-felt and personal designs inspired by her everyday life experiences and passion for the arts. As a new mother, she also draws on her humorous experiences of bringing up a small child in the modern world. Discover in-depth visual breakdowns of Simones techniques as well as a varied and extensive collection of Simones stunning art. From linework advice to character design considerations, Simone generously shares her creative practice. A book that appeals to artists at every stage of their creative journey, this title teaches how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls, as well as how to improve technique. Feel motivated to practice every day to develop engaging characters of all shapes, ages and sizes. With special focus on developing dynamic poses and expressions, Simones advice will ensure that you create emotive characters with energy and personality. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Spiral. Condition: new. Spiral. The Sketch Workshop is 3DTotal Publishing's answer to the question "Why can't I draw like that?" Designed for beginners and hobbyists, it's a fun and innovative way for people of all ages to find the inspiration to pick up a pencil and draw. It is different to our other books in that it is 50 percent a workbook in which you draw and 50 percent a project guide with instructional text and reference images for drawing anatomy. Created by a number of top industry artists who share their tips and tricks and help you grasp the fundamental elements needed to craft beautiful sketches. Sketch Workshop: Anatomy is a ready-to-go workbook containing projects by professional artists to help beginners and hobbyists learn to draw. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. If you've ever wanted to know more about modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, and lighting in Autodesk's 3ds Max, then this is the book for you. The tutorials in 3ds Max Projects deal with diverse topics including modeling characters and vehicles for beginners, character rigging, animation and topology, blending 3D and photography, and FX particles and dynamics. Written by top industry artists including the award-winning Matt Chandler and Pawel Podwojewski, 3ds Max Projects is designed to be a one-stop resource for those looking to create their own 3D masterpieces. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Spiral. Condition: new. Spiral. The Sketch Workshop - Future Concepts is 3dtotal's answer to the question: 'Why can't I draw futuristic scenes like that?' Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, it's a fun and innovative way for people of all ages to find the inspiration to pick up a pencil and draw. It is different from our other books in that it is 50 percent a workbook in which you draw and 50 percent a project guide with instructional text and reference images for drawing characters. Created by a number of top industry artists who share their tips and tricks and help you grasp the fundamental elements needed to draw beautiful futuristic sketches. Sketch Workshop: Future Concepts is a ready-to-go workbook containing a project by the talented Jonas Minnebo who will help beginners and hobbyists learn to draw a futuristic city scenes Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Spiral. Condition: new. Spiral. The Sketch Workshop: Mech and Weapon Design is 3dtotal's answer to the question: "Why can't I draw mechs or weapons like that?" Designed for beginners and hobbyists alike, it's a fun and innovative way for people of all ages to find the inspiration they need to draw. With four sketching projects by professional artists, the goal is to help people learn to draw their own mechs and weapons! The Sketch Workshop: Mech and Weapon Design Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. The cover of issue 16 features bespoke artwork by playful illustrator and art director, Rafael Mayani and is accompanied by an interview and insights into his making processes. Packed with industry observations, inspiration, and practical advice from professional artists including Rayner Alencar, Noor Sofi, and Nuria Tamarit, issue 16 offers something for every character designer. Character Design Quarterly is a creative, bright, and engaging magazine for artists, animators, illustrators, and character designers of all levels. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly is a creative, bright, and engaging magazine for artists, animators, illustrators, and character designers of all levels.Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.Renowned character designer and visual development artist Taraneh Karimi creates the cover for this issue, alongside a step-by-step tutorial to show readers how she goes about creating her stunning work. Character Design Quarterly is a creative, bright, and engaging magazine for artists, animators, illustrators, and character designers of all levels. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.The cover of issue 18 comes from animation character designer and art director Max Ulichney, who creates fun, production-worthy characters, and scenes with bold cinematography at the forefront. Also in this awesome issue, we speak to the directors of Panimation Studio and learn how to redesign classic characters with hugely popular artist Marta Garcia Navarro. Character Design Quarterly is a creative, bright, and engaging magazine for artists, animators, illustrators, and character designers of all levels. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Characters, fifty talented artists share their sketches, inspirations, and approaches to creating characters. This book is a visually stunning collection packed with useful tips and creative insights--an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a high end quarterly magazine for hobbyists, student and professional character designers, concept artists and illustrators looking for inspiration and methods to improve their workflow and designs. Featuring insightful interviews and tutorials by some of the most loved character designers in the world; CDQ is sure to help you develop as an artist. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. In the newest issue of Character Design Quarterly, an exciting quarterly magazine for character designers, artists, illustrators, and animators, learn new industry techniques from top professionals. Follow the in-depth design tutorials to discover the approaches popular character designers take when creating original characters for animations, games, or book illustrations. For readers keen to develop a career as a character designer there are fascinating interviews with freelance designers, creative studios, and educators who share their advice and experiences of what it takes to be a successful professional character designer. Troubleshoot your designs or try out a new drawing style with quick tip advice in our articles and pick up fresh inspiration from the vast range of original characters featured in this issue of Character Design Quarterly. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for top studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. Produced to a very high standard, Character Design Quarterly is a great source of inspiration that can be kept and referred to throughout your future character design endeavors. Popular character designers from around the world share their work and years of experience through illuminating interviews and features, while short tips articles provide refreshing training in tackling key aspects of creating involving and imaginative characters. Every issue of Character Design Quarterly brings an entertaining installment of inspiration and information about this wide-ranging, growing field of creativity. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.The cover for CDQ 38 is by Jordi Lafebre, an illustrator, visual development artist, and author of several graphic novels based in Barcelona, Spain. Across a twenty-eight-year career, he has worked for clients such as Marvel and Netflix, and in recent years his graphic-novel projects have won a string of awards. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. The cover of issue 15 is graced by revered artist Bobby Chiu and features a fascinating interview with Bobby's award-winning concept art studio, Imaginism. Industry professionals such as Klaus lighting artist Raquel Villanueva, Disney TV animator, Justin Rodrigues, and Art Director Tim Probert, of Aardman Nathan Love, share their art and invaluable knowledge with readers. Character Design Quarterly is a creative, bright, and engaging magazine for artists, animators, illustrators, and character designers of all levels. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Concepts are where all great ideas begin. Whether scribbled in a sketch pad or on a napkin, concepts are a way for artists to develop their skills and discover interesting shapes and forms that can be developed into their next masterpiece. In Sketching from the Imagination, 50 talented traditional and digital artists have been chosen to share their sketchbook works, from doodled concept sketches to fully rendered drawings. A visually stunning collection packed full with useful tips, Sketching from the Imagination is an excellent value resource for concept design to inspire artists of all abilities. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.The cover for CDQ 37 is by Johanna Forster,a popular illustrator and video game concept artist based in Germany. Known widely for her cute vegetable-inspired characters called the Grunlings, Johanna's work is inspired by nature, organic shapes, and playful colours. She boasts a successful Domestika course (over 7K students and 100% rating) where she teaches students how to find inspiration for character designs in nature, as well as a steadily growing online presence (142K Instagram followers). Johanna has contributed to 3dtotal titles such as Hokusai: An Artists' Tribute, and multiple issues of Character Design Quarterly. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.The cover for issue 36 has been created by Nada aka Nadaskii, a Middle Eastern artist who takes inspiration from music, film, and the sea. Her surreal, peaceful art style has gained her a loyal following online and she has 132K followers on Instagram. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. The cover for issue 35 is by Maxine Vee (313K Instagram followers), a freelance illustrator based in Canada. Her cosy, fantasy-inspired characters and environments have led to work with Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, and many more. She takes readers step by step through the creation of her stunning cover art, then answers our questions on her career journey and current creative projects.Another great feature in this issue is an in-depth look at using Risograph to create characters. Natalie Andrewson, an American freelance illustrator and author (based in Los Angeles) speaks to us about how she came to work in this unique medium and creates a brand-new character, walking us through her process. Her work has featured in graphic novels, animation, gallery shows, and more. She has 193K followers on Instagram. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.The cover for issue 34 is by Simone Ferriero (aka Simz), a freelance comic-book artist and illustrator from Italy who has a huge 431K followers on Instagram. Simz is known for his drawings of ghost cats and modern-day witches, with a style inspired by Japanese cartoons and comics. He takes us through the creation of his cover, then we interview him about his career and his current creative plans.Also featured in this issue is Tom Booth (335K followers on Instagram) an art director, illustrator, and author, based in Brooklyn, New York. He has created characters for Simon & Schuster, Netflix, Random House, and is known for his extensive work in children's literature. He talks to us about creating the video game Pine, for which he served as the artistic and narrative lead. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.The cover for issue 33 has been created by Argentinian artist and 3dtotal favourite, Gretel Lusky. She is an incredibly popular illustrator and comic-book artist, and she shares her expert insights in this issue with an interview and step-by-step of her cover-creation process. Elsewhere, Canadian illustrator Dan Gartman shows us how he creates his stylised character designs, while Athena Dela Victoria, an illustrator from the Philippines, brings a medieval knight to life in six easy steps. Plus German artist Meike Schneider draws inspiration from classic fairy tales to create a brand-new character. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.One of 3dtotal's favourite contributing artists, Simone Gruenewald from Germany shares her wealth of knowledge and talent with CDQ in this issue, with a beautiful cover design, an insightful interview, and an inspiring tutorial showing us how she came up with the cover artwork. Also in this issue, LA-based artist Chelsea Blecha discusses how to effectively use lighting to enhance your character designs, while Kate Pellerin (aka Poopikat), who has over 166k followers on Instagram and lives in Toronto, Canada, reimagines the character of Alice from Alice in Wonderland in an in-depth tutorial. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. This issue's beautiful cover has been created by Los Angeles illustrator Noor Sofi, who has painted it in her thoughtful and atmospheric style. Benjamin Denkert creates a dragon-slaying knight and shares extensive tips about how to use dip pens to create original and stunning character designs. Dan Sprogis, Art Director at Warner Bros. Animation, shows us how landscape and background can be its own character, creating a creepy forest for two adventurers to traverse. Mad Boogie Studios talk to us about the opportunities and challenges of creating characters for high-profile clients like Marvel, Disney Publishing, and Blizzard, and show us their process by creating a brand-new character from scratch. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…