Character Design Quarterly 36 Nadaskii 9781915992390

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide.

Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.

The cover for issue 36 has been created by Nada aka Nadaskii, a Middle Eastern artist who takes inspiration from music, film, and the sea. Her surreal, peaceful art style has gained her a loyal following online and she has 132K followers on Instagram.

Nada aka Nadaskii is a Middle Eastern artist who takes inspiration from music, film, and the sea. Her surreal, peaceful art style has gained her a loyal following online. She has 132K followers on Instagram and is based in the Middle East.

Milica Celikovic is an illustrator and concept artist. Working in the games industry for almost a decade, she has created fantasy characters for clients including Blizzard, Disney, Capcom, and many more. She has 219K Instagram followers and is based in Serbia.

Jane Pica is a Filipino artist and illustrator. Since 2019 she has created art for children's books for all ages, working with clients such as Random House Kids, Capstone, Scholastic, and more. She has 193K Instagram followers and lives in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Edited by 3dtotal Publishing, who publish high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Their books feature top industry professionals from around the globe who share their experience in skillfully written step-by-step tutorials and guides. Illustrated throughout with stunning artwork, these best-selling publications offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation. They are based in Worcester, England, UK.