Bibliography and suggested reading:
Concepts and Creativity
Cameron, Julia The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 2002
Grant, John and Tiner, Ron The Encyclopedia of Fantasy and Science Fiction Art Techniques. Amazon Remainders Account, 1996
Mccloud, Scott Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels. Harper Paperbacks, 2006
Technique
Appelhof, Marian Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Watercolor. Watson-Guptill, 1992
Lee, Stan and Buscema, John How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way. Fireside, 1984
Miller, Brian and Miller, Kristy Hi-Fi Color For Comics: Digital Techniques for Professional Results. Impact books, 2008
Artisan Crafts
Hrisoulas, Jim Complete Bladesmith: Forging Your Way To Perfection. Paladin Press, 1987
Hrisoulas, Jim Master Bladesmith: Advanced Studies In Steel. Paladin Press, 1991
Tettinger, Corina Passing the Flame: A Beadmaker's Guide to Detail and Design. Bonzobucks & Books Pub, December 2002
Reference
Evans, Peter and Fabry, Glenn The Fantasy Figure Artist's Reference File with CD-ROM. Barron's Educational Series; Har/Cdr edition, 2006
Scalera, Buddy Comic Artist's Photo Reference: People and Poses. Watson-Guptill, 2005
Simon, Mark Facial Expressions: A Visual Reference for Artists. Watson-Guptill, 2005
Smith, Mark The Nude Figure: A Visual Reference for the Artist. Watson-Guptill, 1998
Easley, Thomas The Figure in Motion. Watson-Guptill; New Ed edition, 2000