We wanted to share some of our favourite artwork from Character Design Essentials, the greatest hits collection of some of the most loved tutorials from out-of-print CDQ magazines. Click the link in our bio to get your copy of Character Design Essentials, available now.

We are giving away ONE SPECIAL EDITION copy of The Art of Kelogsloops. All you have to do is head over to Instagram and LIKE the post, FOLLOW us, and TELL us what you would love to ask if you had the chance to be in a room with Kelogsloops himself!

Always been a fan of @ramonn90's character design work. @3dtotal.bsky.social thanks for putting this book together

Brilliant service from @3dtotal.bsky.social - lovely haul of books and I am looking forward to levelling up some skills this year 💪

Want to get better at drawing figures, poses, and clothing? We are offering ONE lucky customer the chance to WIN Anatomy for Artists: Drawing Form & Pose, An Artist’s Guide to Drawing Clothed Characters, AND the accompanying workbook! To enter this giveaway, check out our post on Instagram!

Coming to Kickstarter in 2026 ❤️ Guess who ... ⬇️

Everyone here at 3dtotal wishes a happy, healthy, and prosperous Lunar New Year to those who celebrate. Join us as we enter the Year of the Horse with these beautiful images. Artwork © L-R Cosmic Spectrum from Prism, Audra Auclair from Astre, Sibylline Meynet from Rêverie

❤️ this art. Who is it by? 👀 Coming to Kickstarter in 2026...

CDQ 35 has now been released in the 3dtotal Shop! This issue's cover is by Canadian illustrator Maxine Vee. Her cosy, fantasy-inspired characters and environments have led to work with Walt Disney Studios, Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, and many more. Cover Artwork © Maxine Vee

In our interview with RamonN90, he shares how his book is not filled with normal tutorials (although there is one in there too!) but more with how to overcome the everyday struggles of being an artist.

For the entire month of February, we are adding a freebie in all orders made in the 3dtotal store! Click the link in our bio to shop now. Offer ends on Saturday 28 February at 23:59 GMT.

3dtotal Publishing are the proud owners of a nature reserve! Just over a year ago we became the stewards of a floodplain meadow in the centre of Worcester. Click the link in our bio to read more about the Chapter Meadows!

In Character Design Quarterly Issue 34, Kevin Cerqueira takes on our two-word prompt by creating a ‘Kangaroo librarian’ from starting with a mind map and working beyond his first thoughts to create the final image. Artwork © Kevin Cerqueira

Today marks the first anniversary of Overflow’s Kickstarter campaign! To celebrate, we are offering up a limited number of Bryce Kho SIGNED FIRST EDITIONS with a pull-out print, only in the 3dtotal shop!

Thank you to Kelogsloops for creating this beautiful print for our new office. It fits the vibe perfectly!

In our interview with RamonN90, he reveals the origin of his name. Be a legend! Pre-order Ramón’s book The Art of RamonN90 from the 3dtotal store and get an exclusive hand-signed bookplate and free mini print! Estimated shipping for pre-orders has been brought forward to March 2026.

Need more convincing to get the Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker artbook? Check out The Artbook Collective review, where Conor raves about the "standout" cover, as well as the content, which "packs a punch". Check out his review via the link in our bio!

In Character Design Quarterly Issue 34, we got the chance to talk to Tom Booth and Najati Imam about the creation story behind their video game Pine: A Story of Loss. Artwork © Tom Booth and Najati Imam

In our interview with Audra Auclair, she discusses what makes Starburst unique compared to her other books. Pre-order your copy of Starburst via the link in our bio and get a free mini print and signed bookplate. Shipping starts in February.

An Artist’s Guide to Drawing Clothed Characters with Tom Fox is out now! 🎉

We love all the valuable insights Bryce Kho has to offer in Overflow, but one of our favourite elements is the gorgeous artwork Bryce created for the front cover and discovering all the hidden details. Trust us, it’s even more breathtaking in person!

New year, new lower prices! Get a limited range of cards, playing, greeting, and tarot, while stocks last. Exclusively at the 3dtotal store! Click the link in our bio to start shopping!

In her development gallery in Character Design Quarterly Issue 34, Seda Kir shares how she creates expressive characters, like princesses, extraordinary creatures, and other dramatic characters, to connect on an emotional and visual level, whilst leaving a lasting impression. Artwork © Seda Kir

Artist Vincent Di Fate is another legend whose sketches feature among the distinguished line-up within Master Sketchbooks. Click the link in our bio and get ready to be inspired by some truly illustrious artists!

Take a sneak peek at the books we have coming out this year! Which are you most excited to get your hands on? If you can’t wait for any of these, check out the full range of books available now. We have over 100 titles to choose from! Please note all dates are subject to change.

We are obsessed with how the Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker front cover turned out! In fact, the camera doesn’t even do it justice! Click the link in our bio to get your copy!

We recently received the advance copy of Starburst, and we can’t get over how beautiful the front cover is and all of Audra’s fantastic artwork inside!

In Character Design Quarterly Issue 34, Isabella Agosti explains how she designed a family of space explorers, from making a mind map to creating three unique characters. Artwork © Isabella Agosti

Artist James Gurney is another certifiable legend who features in Master Sketchbooks. Visit the link in our bio to discover more inspiring work from top professionals.

In our interview with RamonN90, he shared his best advice for all beginner artists, which includes, of course, to buy his book, as well as the importance of knowing yourself!