Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 4 July 2026
152 pages

Character Design Essentials brings together the best tutorials from the first thirty issues of Character Design Quarterly, a lively, creative magazine filled with inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character-art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, and readers can discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, DreamWorks, and Warner Brothers. Perfect for beginners to character illustration, and for experienced artists seeking to learn new tips and techniques from fellow industry professionals, Character Design Essentials is loaded with everything needed to support your character-design journey.