Buy this book: “Fantasy Artist's Figure Drawing Bible” by Matt Dixon!

Not only is he one of the nicest guys in this business, Matt Dixon is just damned talented. Those 2 reasons are enough to pick up “The Fantasy Artist's Figure Drawing Bible” by Matt Dixon, but if you need more convincing, here's a quick rundown of the book.
It's 256 pages on fantasy character design, from the basics of drawing the figure through costume and prop design, characterisation and rendering. Containing 30 example characters which are included, each showing progression from first doodle to finished artwork.

Matt's characters are brilliant, and his artwork always shows through a great sense of humour, so what are you waiting for? Click on the link in our carousel in the sidebar and buy it now!

Out now in the UK through A&C Black. Published later this month in the USA through Barron's Educational.

Have fun,
David

PS. Come back Monday for another "10 Leaders..." Preview!

"10 Leaders who Changed the World" sneak peek #2

Here's the second Leaders image. It's a day late, but let's just blame that on the Bank Holiday!
This is Hitler, enduring a bitter winter roughing it on the streets...



10 Leaders who Changed the World
By Kingfisher, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Books
www.panmacmillan.co.uk

"10 Leaders who Changed the World" sneak peek #1

Here it is! The first preview image for the upcoming book "10 Leaders who Changed the World".
And an exciting piece to start off with; a WW2 dogfight from the chapter devoted to the great Winston Churchill...


10 Leaders who Changed the World
By Kingfisher, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Books
www.panmacmillan.co.uk

"10 Explorers who Changed the World" sneak peek #6

It's a sad day today, as this is the last Explorers sneak peek that we'll be showing you... But, don't despair! Soon you'll be treated to some select images from the next book in the series; "10 Leaders who Changed the World". For now, here's one of Magellan's men trying to catch a tasty penguin (not the chocolatey kind, though)...




10 Explorers Who Changed the World
Publishing 4 August 2008
By Kingfisher, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Books
www.panmacmillan.co.uk

"10 Explorers who Changed the World" sneak peek #5

Last Monday we showed you ships in a stormy sea. This week's image shows how Columbus' men would tie themselves securely to the ship during stormy weather to avoid falling overboard...




10 Explorers Who Changed the World
Publishing 4 August 2008
By Kingfisher, an imprint of Macmillan Children’s Books
www.panmacmillan.co.uk