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We love browsing through Hokusai: An Artists’ Tribute and looking at how these modern-day artists reimagined some of Hokusai’s iconic artwork in their own style.

Order your copy from the link in our bio and get all 13 re-imaginings as mini prints for FREE!
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In Character Design Quarterly 34, Lara Carson shares how she developed her artistic style and the areas she experimented with to find it. To learn more of Lara’s lessons on how to stylize check out Character Design Quarterly issue 34!

Artwork © Lara Carson
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
In our interview with Audra Auclair, she reveals the story behind the name of her book.

Pre-order your copy of Starburst now from the 3dtotal store via the link in our bio!
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Designing Imaginative Environments by Nathan Fowkes ends on Kickstarter on Wednesday 12 November at 5pm GMT.

Today is your final chance to back the campaign via the link in our bio and get all the FREEBIES with your book, plus any of the exclusive add-ons you can include with your pledge!
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Any guesses as to what’s coming soon? 👀

2pm GMT Monday 17 November 2025
November 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Not long left to back Designing Imaginative Environments by Nathan Fowkes before the campaign ends on Wednesday 12 November at 5pm GMT!

Click the link in our bio to back the campaign!
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Good friend of 3dtotal, SimzArt joins us as the cover artist for CDQ 34. We sat down to talk about how he created this witchy work, his artistic journey, what he considers the key elements of good character design, the use of light in his artwork, and so much more!

Cover artwork © SimzArt
November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In our interview with Alexander Ostrowski, he shares his tips on how to improve your dragon designs.

Learn how to bring dragons to life in Designing Dragons, click the link in our bio to get your copy!
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Designing Imaginative Environments by Nathan Fowkes features a whopping 376 pages packed with Nathan’s stunning artwork, including 12 in-depth chapters that cover a wide range of subjects, including environmental colour, light and weather.
November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Sandro worked under Don Bluth in the creation of the animated film Anastasia, was the Lead Animator on cult classic The Emperor’s New Groove, and helped on creating Tarzan as well as Fantasia 2000, The Princess and the Frog, Mary Poppins Returns, the Oscar-nominated Nimona, plus many more movies!
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Sandro Cleuzo, an award-winning animator and character designer, is another of the legends featured in Master Sketchbooks.

Click the link in our bio and get ready to be inspired by illustrious artists at the top of their game!
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We’ve heard a rumour that our new office is haunted following the suspicious death of its former innkeeper, but it seems that these ghosts are friendly and just wanted to check out some of our books!

Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Character Design Quarterly issue 34 has now been released in the 3dtotal Shop!

Cover Artwork © SimzArt
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
During our office move, we went back to the future and found a hidden box of the Beginner’s Guide to Sketching: Robots, Vehicles & Sci-fi Concepts.
October 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Having FOMO at not backing The Art of Derek Domnic DSouza on Kickstarter?

You can pre-order a copy of The Art of Derek Domnic DSouza, complete with signed bookplate and free mini print, direct from the 3dtotal store now, just click the link in our bio!
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’ve unlocked another FREEBIE on Kickstarter for Designing Imaginative Environments by Nathan Fowkes, so if you haven’t already, go back this campaign now to be one of the first to get your hands on this hugely insightful guide.
October 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Want some gorgeous artwork by Nathan Fowkes to hang on your wall?

Check out his campaign now live on Kickstarter, where you can get a set of three A4 giclée prints featuring Nathan's stunning landscapes!

Click the link in our bio to back the campaign!
October 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
He also produced the concept illustration for the second and third Harry Potter films, and providing promotional work for Alien Resurrection. Plus he has worked with Sony PlayStation, Smirnoff, BMW/Mini, Nike, and many more!
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Dave has illustrated over ninety groundbreaking books and graphic novels, creating the illustrations for the highly successful Arkham Asylum graphic novel, collaborating with the Rolling Stones on the The Voodoo Lounge album cover.
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Artist Dave McKean is another legend who features in Master Sketchbooks leaving a trail of illustrious experience in his wake!

Click the link in our bio and get ready to be inspired by some truly remarkable artists!
October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
There are some not-to-be-missed add-ons exclusively available on Kickstarter with Designing Imaginative Environments, including an additional copy of the book, a set of 3 A4 giclée prints, or Artists’ Master Series: Color & Light, Composition & Narrative and Perspective & Depth at a special price.
October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Are you interested in trying out how to make Lino prints?

New to the 3dtotal Shop, Linocut Printmaking is the must-have guide for printmakers of all abilities!

Priced at just £15, pre-order this great value book via the link in our bio!
October 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Meg, the 3dtotal Marketing Assistant, shares a day in her life at the Playgrounds In Motion 2025 event! From meeting some of our fantastic customers to spending time with Feefal, Loish and Sam Yang!
October 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In our interview with Alexander Ostrowski, he shares the first thing he looks at when assessing other people’s dragon designs. 👀

Learn how to bring dragons to life in Designing Dragons, click the link in our bio to get your copy!
October 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We don’t just create books together...

Check out the gorgeous hanging sign @loish.bsky.social created for 3dtotal’s new office, using the old pub name ‘Golden Hart’ as her creative springboard!
October 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM