Free Artbooks and some Websites to Buy Artbooks

Hey all!

If you want to brush up on the fundamentals and learn on your own time, or just want to read some really cool books, then here you go! Have Fun! :D


Andrew Loomis Books- Great source in learning the fundamental, especially his books on Anatomy and Form. I would say start on "Successful Drawing", then move onto "Figure Drawing for What it's Worth" when you feel like you understand the basics. And even if you do understand it, it never hurts to go back! :D

LINK:
http://www.alexhays.com/loomis/


John Buscema How to Draw the Marvel Way- Awesome book for beginners who are lost on what "form" and "gesture" is. If you're pulling your hairs wondering why your drawing feels flat, give this book a try! Like previously mentioned, it never hurts to go back to the basics.

LINK:
https://cdn.preterhuman.net/texts/art/Drawing/Stan_Lee-How_To_Draw_Comics_The_Marvel_Way.pdf


Scott Robertson How to Draw- A comprehensive guide to ALL things perspective. If you're having trouble in perspective, I suggest reading this book to brush up on your grids, ellipses, equal spaces, etc. From props to environment to characters, everything needs to follow in perspective!

LINK:
http://it-ebooks.directory/book-1933492732.html


FREE ARTBOOKS- From Japanese anime to video games and cinematography. Great source to scavange Japanese artbooks without having to pay the shipping cost for it (though you'll need a torrent program to get them) :/

LINK:
http://archive-scans.blogspot.com/


Artbook Reviews- In case you on the fence on buying a specific artbook. :D

LINK:
http://halcyonrealms.com/


If you want to buy artbooks yourself here are some of the websites to use:

Animebooks- Great source for Japanese artbook imports both for animation and for video games

LINK:
https://www.animebooks.com/

Takamura Store-Great source if you're studying animation, has tons of model sheets to buy and dissect for cheap

LINK:
https://www.takamura-store.com/v3/en/

Kinokuniya-A great store in Little Tokyo to browse thru a selection of artbooks, check it out if you're ever in the area!

ADDRESS:

Little Tokyo
123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 687-4480