Recommended Reading

digital_rendering Digital Lighting and Rendering  by Jerimy Birn

A great book by Pixar’s own Lighting Technical Director.
cglighting by darren Brooker CG Lighting Techniques by Darren Brooker

Another good book on lighting in 3d.
The 5 C’s of Cinematography

This book is a great resource for the hows and whys of composition. A must read for anyone working with camera’s and concept art.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain – Betty Edwards
Constructive Anatomy – George B. Bridgeman


A must have Human Anatomy book, shows the planes, origins and insertions of muscles in any easy to understand style.
Animal Anatomy For Artists - Eliot Goldfinger Animal Anatomy for Artists – Eliot Goldfinger

Great book covering many animals. A must for anyone wanting to draw or sculpt creatures.
The art of Paul Bonner

One of my all time favorite artists.  Check out this book next chance you get.
The art of Brom – Darkwerks
The art of Brom – Offerings
The art of Frank Frazetta – Icon