Art Books (Foundational)
Some of the better foundational books for the aspiring artist.
The Illusion of Life: Disney AnimationColor Choices: Making Color Sense Out of Color TheoryCartoon Animation (The Collector's Series)
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
by Ollie Johnston
$40.50
THE definitive book on golden-age Disney animation.
Color Choices: Making Color Sense Out of Co...
by Stephen Quiller
$14.93
A course in developing color sense and theory.
Cartoon Animation (The Collector's Series)
by Preston Blair
$16.47
A fun drawing book for learning to draw "dimensionaly." Good for the young artist.
The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Dover Books on Art Instruction, Anatomy)How to Draw Comics the Marvel WayConstructive Anatomy (Dover Books on Art Instruction)
The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Ac...
by Ken Hultgren
$9.95
One of the best books on how to draw animals from various angles using basic shape construction.
How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
by Stan Lee
$11.87
The Style is 70's but the methods taught here are fundamently unchanged and still in use by modern comic artists.
Constructive Anatomy (Dover Books on Art In...
by George B. Bridgman
$8.95
Good addition for any student of artistic anatomy.
Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Galaxy Books)The Art of CarsDigital Character Design and Painting: The Photoshop CS Edition (Graphics Series)
Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist (Gala...
by Stephen Rogers Peck
$13.57
Probably the best artist anatomy drawing book, with construction methods. (Disclaimer: Nudity)
The Art of Cars
by Suzanne Fitzgerald Wallis
$26.40
Good "behind the scenes" production glimpse for 3D artists.
Digital Character Design and Painting: The ...
by Don Seegmiller
$32.97
A wonderful guide to digital painting in photoshop.