The following
is a listing of resources, books, guides, and more for the
intrepid creator. The books are all linked to Amazon.com so
you can instantly see if you can get your hands on them!
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Websites
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A more
complete link & search system for comic sites will be
available soon.
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Online
Art Supply Companies
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 Paper
Supplies
- EON
Productions
Recommended by artists all over the net as "the best",
EON Productions creates exceptionally high-quality art boards
for artists to work with in many different aspects of comic
art (pencils, inks, watercolor, acryllic).
Also, try their Ready-to-Ink Series, for getting
sharp pencilling samples to practice your inking skills
and techniques over.
 Multi-Purpose
Art Stores
- Kubert's
World - Art Depot
The Joe Kubert Art Store opened in 1987 to supply the needs
of both student and professional cartoonists as well as
the local artistic community. With over 10 years experience
helping artists and with the assistance of instructors who
are also professional illustrators, painters, cartoonists,
and animators, they've gathered the finest art supplies
specifically geared to the cartooning profession.
 Pearl
Art & Crafts Supplies
Since 1933, Pearl Art Supply has been a wonderful resource
for artists of all kinds. Now, with 20 locations across
the United States (and many more on the way), Pearl has
opened its doors to the world with its website, allowing
people to order from the large catalogue of great items
and excellent prices online.
 ArtCity.com
One of the largest selections of art supplies on the internet
at affordable prices.
 The
Art Store
They say: "The Art Store is your creative resource,
offering the finest materials selection, unsurpassed service
and everyday discount prices. Currently The Art Store has
seven retail stores, six on the West Coast (Los Angeles,
West Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Diego, Oakland, and the
newest store in Berkeley) and their flagship store in New
York City."
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Books
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Anatomy
 Burne
Hogarth: Dynamic Figure Drawing
Figure drawing is the most essential--and the most
difficult-- of all skills for the artist to learn.
In this book, Burne Hogarth, one of the founders of
the School of Visual Arts in New York, introduces
his own revolutionary system of figure drawing, which
makes it possible to visualize and accurately render
the forms of the human body from every conceivable
point of view. 300+ drawings & diagrams. Also try:
"Drawing
the Human Head", "Dynamic
Light and Shade", "Drawing
Dynamic Hands".
The
Human Figure: an Anatomy for Artists by David
Rubins
In this book, Rubins works defining muscle mass in
a straight forward and simplified manner. Discusses
isolated body parts in separate detailed chapters
with detailed and insightful illustrations.
 The
Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expressions by Gary
Faigin
A masterfully illustrated guide to depicting and understanding
the complexities of the human face.
How
to Draw the Human Figure - An Anatomical Approach
by Louise Gordon
For the art student and professional artist who wants
to draw, paint, or sculpt the human figure, here is
the ideal reference book. In addition to the clear,
accurate drawings by the author, there are illustrations
by the master hands of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelango,
and Charles Le Brun. Also try: "Drawing
the Human Head Including Techniques and the Anatomy
of the Head"
How
to Draw the Human Figure (Famous Artists School: Step-by-Step
Method) by Walt Reed (Editor), Famous Schools
Cortina. Also try: "How
to Draw Animals (Famous Artists School: Step-by-Step
Method)", "The
Figure : An Approach to Drawing and Construction"
An
Atlas of Anatomy for Artists
189 plates of anatomical studies of anatomy. Leonard
da Vinci, Rubens, Michelangelo, Muybridge, Vesalius,
and more.
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The
Book Of A Hundred Hands, by George B. Bridgman
Constructive
Anatomy, by George B. Bridgman. Also try:
Bridgmans
Life Drawing
Drawing
the Head and Figure, by Jack Hamm
Drawing
Human Anatomy, by Giovanni Civardi
An exquisite reference book on human anatomy, Giovanni
clearly itemizes various muscle and bone structures,
and emphasizes details relevant to the artist. Written
in a way that caters to both novice and professional,
this is an excellent reference, if not instructional
manual to studying the human form.
 Drawing
the Female Nude, by Giovanni Civardi
Giovanni instructs artists of all levels of expertise
on how to draw the female body correctly, and in compelling
and inspirational ways. The book contains a wide collection
of poses broken down, like: The Standing Figure, the
Moving Figure, The Seated Figure, the Kneeling Figure,
and many more. Giovanni encourages artists to look
for specific qualities in the figures such as light
and shadow, depth perception, and proportion.
 Figure
Drawing Without a Model, by Ron Tiner
Writing to his audience in the first-person, Tiner
crafts a book that makes you feel like you're recieving
personal tips, intstruction, encouragement and support.
Packed with wonderful sketches and illustrations,
this book helps in learning to draw figures from memory.
Human
Figure: a Photographical Reference for Artists,
Erik A. Ruby
The
Nude Figure: A Visual Reference for the Artist,
by Mark Edward Smith
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Comics
 Graphic
Storytelling by Will Eisner
Will Eisner introduces you to the concepts behind graphic
stroytelling
- Comics
and Sequential Art
by Will Eisner
Will Eisner, acclaimed creator of the Spirit, writes about
the ins and outs to comics and sequential art.
- How
to Draw Comics the Marvel Way by Stan Lee and Sal
Buscema
Using Artwork from Marvel Comics as primary examples, Buscema
graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods
of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance
and advice to the apprentice artist.
- The
Business of Comics by Lurene Haines
- The
Marvel Try-Out Book 1st and 2nd Edition
A complete guide to the process of creating a comicbook.
- Understanding
Comics by Scott McCloud
Anyone communicating using mixed text and graphics should
read this book! As a design book, it is unparalleled in
its ability to fluidly intertwine text and graphic image
in the exposition.
- How
to Draw and Sell Comic Strips by Alan McKenzie
This book covers the art of comic strips. A history of comics
around the world, the equipment, basic elements, penciling,
inking, and coloring processes. First tips for starting
your own magazine, and an appendix of useful names and addresses.
- How
to Self-Publish Your Own Comic Book by Tony C. Caputo
The complete resource guide to the busniess, production,
distribution, marketing, and promotion of comic books.
Illustration
 Graphical
Artist's Guild - Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines
The essential business tool for professional visual creatives
from all disciplines, based on comprehensive national surveys
conducted by the premier professional organization for graphic
artists.
- Creative
Perspective for Artists and Illustrators by Ernest
W. Watson
- PERSPECTIVE!
for Comic Book Artists, by David Chelsea
- Drawing
Scenery : Landscapes and seascapes, by Jack Hamm
- Getting
Started As a Freelance Illustrator or Designer (Artist's
Market Business Series)
The ins and outs of the business are all covered, including
getting work frommagazines, newspapers, advertising agencies,
design studios, book publishers, greeting cards, and small
businesses.
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 2000
Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market (Annual)
2,500 places to sell your art & design. Submission guidelines,
pay rates, and advance policies.
- The
Illustrator's Bible by Rob Howard
The Complete Sourcebook of Tips, Tricks, and Time-Saving
Techniques in Oil, Alkyd, Acrylic, Gouache, Casein, Watercolor,
Dyes, Inks, Airbrush, Scratchboard, Pastel, Colored Pencil,
and Mixed Media.
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Writing
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Schools
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Correspondence Courses
- Joe
Kubert's World of Cartooning - Correspondence Courses
on Comic Book Art
5 courses presently available:
Heroes and Superheroes -
How to create, design, and illustrate stories of comic book
superheroes, Story Graphics - Learn to tell a story
in graphic form with your own style of art, Horror
- Creat your own monsters for panel-to-panel story art,
Penciling - Learn the art of penciling from layouts
to breakdowns to finish, Inking - Learn to use the
tools of the trade (pen, brush, and ink).
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