Books published by 3DTotal Publishing Ltd

Learn from digital painting experts the essential skills and techniques needed to create stunning works of art in Photoshop.

Following the very successful Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop, this latest book explores techniques used in character creation.

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.

Step into a world of witchcraft both good and evil, where the iconic character of myth and legend is once more brought uniquely to life. From the first alleged witch to be hanged in Salem, and Goya‿s depictions of witchcraft, to Shakespeare‿s Macbeth, Hogwarts, and beyond, there is no shortage of inspiration, but also of recycled characterizations and central-casting stereotypes. Now, 30 of the world‿s most talented fantasy and concept artists discover their own, personal manifestation of the witch. Starting with research, readers will witness the alchemy of details extracted from the seemingly mundane transformed the whole body of the witch, fantastical yet unnervingly believable at the same time. The design process goes on to cast spells not only on appearance, but also the environment, practices, and magical belongings of this one-of-a-kind witch. With the final design depicted as both a line drawing and in full color, the whole character and their world is defined. A summary of each witch details their background, behaviour, strengths, weaknesses and, of course, powers. The result is 320 pages encased in a beautifully finished hardback cover, the ultimate field guide to designing witches that transcend time, place, and even the most vivid imagination.

Illustrator Pascal Campion shares his professional journey, galleries of work, and narrative-influenced tutorials, with charming art inspired by family life. It was after graduating in 2000 from the Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg, France, with a diploma in Narrative Illustration, Pascal's brother built him a computer. This was a new tool for Pascal and a digital artist was born. Roles in commercial art, animation, games, concept design, visual development and more have supplied Pascal with unique experience and skills to share with 3dtotal readers. He has freelanced for several prestigious clients on exciting projects. But it was his Sketch of the Day project (every morning, first thing, he creates a full-color sketch and story) that helped him to build his Instagram account. More than 860K fans follow Pascal's daily comic strip stories, with characters and stories inspired by his work and family life. This discipline combined with the ability to communicate with such relatable and charming spontaneity will fascinate readers. Pascal digs deep to pinpoint how his style and skills have evolved, helped by galleries of work past and present, including exclusives created just for this book. Tutorials with tips on storytelling, creating ambiance, and channelling personal experience will delight artists who want to pursue the storytelling side of their art.

Illustrator and character designer Lord Gris takes us on a guided tour of her world, where her anime-style characters exude emotion, attitude, mystery, and beauty that can be both bizarre and fragile. Her characters are already appreciated by over 750K followers on Instagram, and have garnered 1.5M likes on TikTok. A flair for connecting with her fans, and being open about the ups and downs of being an artist, has resulted in a highly engaged and enthusiastic fan base. Having already shared videos showing her at work, including her popular Skillshare tutorial, Lord Gris is perfectly positioned to create this beautifully produced book. 3dtotal Publishing excels at helping artists to communicate both the motivations behind their unique creativity, and the technical tips and tricks they use. Therefore, step-by-step tutorials specially commissioned for the book are accompanied by galleries of Lord Gris’s fan favourites, unseen gems, and brand new and exclusive pieces. With a love for digital art using Procreate, acrylics on MDF board, and artist-staple pens and pencils, she shares a host of skills and techniques to offer something new to every artist.

The Sketch Encyclopedia is a fascinating art resource showing you how to draw over 1000 people, places, creatures, and objects.

"In this enchanting instalment of the Sketching from the Imagination series, we dive into the magical worlds of 50 artists with a passion for all things fantastical. Fantasy, folklore, myth, and magic have been at the heart of human creativity since the dawn of art and storytelling. From the high fantasy of elves and orcs, to designs inspired by ancient mythology, to unearthly landscapes, to dreamlike and surreal imaginings, you'll find every flavor of fantasy celebrated within this book, which features over 300 pages brimming with inspiring sketches and though-provoking insights." --

"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.Among this issue's highlights are budding professional illustrator Amelia Bothe cover art featuring an exclusive animal character, and we go behind the scenes at London animation studio Blinkink."

Character Design Collection: Fairytales & Folklore features 50 expert artists using professional techniques and approaches to create a library of inspiring sketches.

Enter a fictional world packed with fantastical, intriguing characters, settings, and visualized narratives, imagined and sketched by 50 professional artists.

Meet modern portraiture head-on with this step-by-step beginner's guide to creating stylized portrait, written by the industry's leading character designers.

New series Character Design Collection features 50 expert artists using professional techniques and approaches to create a library of inspiring sketches.

Atey Ghailan retraces the steps of his own artistic journey to share his art, influences, workflows, and brand new creations.

Character Design Quarterly is a creative, bright, and engaging magazine for artists, animators, illustrators, and character designers of all levels.

Join illustrator Djamila Knopf on a magical journey through her life and art, including her Japanese inspiration and storytelling techniques.

Anatomy for Artists is an extensive collection of photography and drawings for artists of all mediums portraying the human form.

Woven & Worn showcases innovative makers of mindful wearables. Unravel the world of sustainable fashion and discover your importance within it.

From robots and spaceships to aliens, Beginner's Guide to Sketching: Robots, Vehicles & Sci-fi Concepts is a perfect book for hobbyists and sci-fi fans.

Meet the makers as Gather & Nourish offers an aromatic insight into the motivations and challenges of artisan food producers.

Sketch Workshop: Fantasy Characters is a ready-to-go workbook containing a projects by professional artists who will help beginners and hobbyists learn to draw a variety of fantasy characters

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!

An inspiring collection of drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented sci-fi concept artists.