Books like Mark McDonnell's The Art & Feel of Making it Real by Mark McDonnell

Mark McDonnell’s *The Art & Feel of Making it Real* offers 208 pages of illustrated instruction on gesture drawing, observation, and basic design principles tailored to the animation and entertainment industry. Integrating Walt Stanchfield’s teachings with practical experience, the book provides workshop‑style lessons for animators, storyboard artists, visual development artists, and concept designers. The volume features contributions from prominent Disney and Sony Animation professionals—Eric Goldberg, Andreas Deja, Marcelo Vignali—and master instructor Karl Gnass, offering a comprehensive, industry‑focused perspective on creating compelling, story‑driven images. Conceived as a one‑source guide, the book prioritizes actionable techniques that unlock studio‑grade understanding of gesture, movement, and visual storytelling for both hobbyists and professionals aiming to enter or advance within the animation world.

First publish date: 2008