Whether you're drawing or animating, it's hard to work without references, no matter how skilled you are. It's the best way to capture real-life movement accurately and avoid mistakes that can come ...

Lisa is a character animator who's been creating animation for games and film for fifteen years. Her craft involves understanding how characters move, breathe, gesture, and express emotion through ...

What are the essential reference books that anyone with an interest in animation history should have on their bookshelf? It’s a question I’ve rarely seen discussed and would be curious to hear readers ...