CDQ Character Design Quarterly SC (2017- 3dtotal) Visual Development comic books

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a high end quarterly magazine for hobbyists, student and professional character designers, concept artists and illustrators looking for inspiration and methods to improve their workflow and designs. Featuring insightful interviews and tutorials by some of the most loved character designers in the world; CDQ is sure to help you develop as an artist.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 3 - 1st printing.

Character Design Quarterly's high quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students, as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Speaking to top studios about their processes and hiring strategies, as well as focusing on how to interpret briefs to create unique designs.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.00.

Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Character Design Quarterly issue 04 brings you exciting new techniques from top industry professionals as they explore character design through in-depth tutorials, and quick processes. This high-quality publication is an excellent source of fresh inspiration for your own designs, featuring artworks from a wide selection of popular artists. In this issue we also speak to character designers from top animation studios and talk to freelance illustrators about their work. These artists share their outstanding work and how their careers have progressed.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 5 - 1st printing.

Character Design Quarterly issue 5 brings you exciting new techniques from top industry professionals as they explore character design through in-depth tutorials and quick processes. This high-quality publication is an excellent source of fresh inspiration for your own designs, featuring artworks from a wide selection of popular artists. We speak to character designers from top animation studios and talk to freelance illustrators about their work. These artists share their outstanding work and how their careers have progressed. Get valuable insights into what it takes to become a leading industry professional today with this varied and engaging new issue!

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 7 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 9 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 13 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 14 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 15 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 16 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 17 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 19 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 20 - 1st printing. Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is the ultimate source of inspiriation and education for artists and animators interested in character development. Issue 2 continues CDQ's high-quality concept of presenting the latest tips and techniques for hobbyists and students as well as professional character designers, concept artists, and illustrators. Top industry professionals demonstrate how they generate ideas and explain the professional workflows they employ to create amazing designs and concepts full of characters. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 21 - 1st printing.

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. Among this issue's highlights are budding professional illustrator Amelia Bothe cover art featuring an exclusive animal character, and we go behind the scenes at London animation studio Blinkink.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 22 - 1st printing.

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.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 23 - 1st printing.

Cover by Kenneth Anderson.

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.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.00.

Volume 24 - 1st printing. 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. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 25 - 1st printing. 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. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $16.00.

Volume 26 - 1st printing. 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. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 27 - 1st printing. 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. The cover for issue 27 is by industry veteran Dave Guertin, who helped to define the characters for Playstation's Ratchet and Clank video game, and co-founded CreatureBox. We interview him about his incredible career and he provides a tutorial that aspiring and established artists will love. We also have mini features on designing for children and characterizing a "Rainbow King," plus a fascinating interview with CDQ favorite, Justin Runfola. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 28 - 1st printing. 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. The cover for issue 28 has been created by Jackie Droujko, a professional character designer and filmmaker based in Vancouver, Canada. She is currently working at Disney Television Animation and her recent projects include several productions for Netflix, Dreamwork's Cleopatra in Space, and Nickelodeon's Monster High. Jackie provides an in-depth tutorial on creating the cover artwork, and answers our questions in a captivating interview. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 29 - 1st printing. Ben Eblen, a prolific designer and illustrator from Australia, has created the cover for issue 29. He's created incredible tutorials for CDQ in the past and always proved popular, so we are thrilled to feature his art on the cover this time. Inside you'll also find eye-opening articles, interviews, and tutorials on many aspects of character design, created by the world's leading artists in the field. We have tutorials from Andy Na, who explores the use of color in character design, and Sarah Lisa Hleb, who tackles our Characterize This challenge, plus an interview with CDQ and Instagram favorite Poopikat. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 30 - 1st printing. 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. This issue's beautiful cover has been created by Los Angeles illustrator Noor Sofi, who has painted it in her thoughtful and atmospheric style. Benjamin Denkert creates a dragon-slaying knight and shares extensive tips about how to use dip pens to create original and stunning character designs. Dan Sprogis, Art Director at Warner Bros. Animation, shows us how landscape and background can be its own character, creating a creepy forest for two adventurers to traverse. Mad Boogie Studios talk to us about the opportunities and challenges of creating characters for high-profile clients like Marvel, Disney Publishing, and Blizzard, and show us their process by creating a brand-new character from scratch. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 31 - 1st printing. 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. This issue's cover is provided by incredible artist Feefal, who has worked with us many times before (including on her own Art Of book). Johanna Forster takes us inside her sketchbook, sharing how she uses real-world references to build up a library of character ideas. Sheryl Yap has a collection of tips for how to make original and effective character turnarounds, a crucial skill for working as a designer at animated-film studios. David Ardinaryas Lojaya, Art Director of the hit game Coral Island, talks to us about creating characters for video games and his professional design process. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 32 - 1st printing. 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. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 33 - 1st printing. 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. The cover for issue 33 has been created by Argentinian artist and 3dtotal favourite, Gretel Lusky. She is an incredibly popular illustrator and comic-book artist, and she shares her expert insights in this issue with an interview and step-by-step of her cover-creation process. Elsewhere, Canadian illustrator Dan Gartman shows us how he creates his stylized character designs, while Athena Dela Victoria, an illustrator from the Philippines, brings a medieval knight to life in six easy steps. Plus German artist Meike Schneider draws inspiration from classic fairy tales to create a brand-new character. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.

Volume 34 - 1st printing. 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. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 104 pages, full color. Cover price $18.00.