Links
Here are some of the links to trusted resources I often use and would recommend:
Proko – Drawing Ressource mainly focussing on Anatomy. He has got his own video channel on Youtube (Proko) with tons of fun, comprehensive tutorials.
Books
There is so many good books out there and I will try to update this list, but for now these are the books I most approve off:
Best list of art books you can find, although some would need an update:
A very good series for creatives who feel they are not worthy:
“Show your work”
“Keep Going”
by Austin Kleon
Books on “How to draw” from nature:
Drawing on the right side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
Eye opening and showing one of the step by step ways how to bring the 3D world onto 2D paper (especially for Beginners) and explaining why it makes you more creative and cleverer in doing so.
Books on Perspective:
Perspective Made Easy – Ernest R. Norling
Perspective Drawing Handbook – Joseph D’ Amelio
Books on the Human Figure:
Figure Drawing and Drawing the Head and Hands by Andrew Loomis
Portrait Drawing for Kids – Angela Rizza
Books for Improving Cartoons/Comic:
Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered – Quentin Blake and John Cassidy (my favourite drawing book!)
Make a World – Ed Emberly
Usborne Step-by-Step Drawing Books- Candice Whatmore, Fiona Watt
Fun with a Pencil – Andrew Loomis
Understanding Comics – Scott McCloud
The Animator’s Survival Kit – Richard E. Williams
Drawing Textbook – Bruce Mc Intyre
Art History Books:
Art: Over 2500 Works from Cave to Contemporary – Nigel Ritchie
Zeichen 1-4 – Czuray, Jörg; Hochrainer, Ernst; Krameritsch, Hans – OEBV Verlag
Books on Colour:
Color and Light – A Guide for the Realist Painter – James Gurney
Miscellaneous:
Diary of a Brilliant Kid – Top Secret guide to Awesomeness – Andy Cope, Gavin Oattes, Will Hussey