It can be challenging to draw characters, but Beverly Johnson’s beginner’s drawing book shows you how to do it. The book covers shape language, facial expressions, body language, interactions, and more. An exploration of how settings communicate character is part of the book, which explores character design from every angle. New skills could also be developed through the exercises.

Besides being great for beginners, even experienced character designers will find many valuable tips in this book. The author includes a series of challenges to show how the theory works in reality.