PODCASTS, VIDEOS, & BLOGS

• Ashly Lovett
  A detailed and in-depth list of resources, most of which I stole for my list.

• Muddy Colors
  Different artists contribute to this blog and it has a ton of useful information about anything art-related.
   

• Dear AD
  Art directors answer your questions anonymously.
   

• Kelly McMorris
  Kelley's blog has wonderful articles about working as a professional illustrator.
   

• Drawn + Drafted
  Everything you need to know about building a client list, contracts, etc. Created by Art Director of Orbit Books Lauren Panepinto and artist and Art Director Marc Scheff. 
   

• Illustration Age 
  Articles, podcasts, online classes, etc.

• Picture This by Molly Bang
  A simple break down on composition. 
   

• The Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals by Joe Weatherly
  An excellent guide to drawing animals.
   

• Drawing the Head and Hands by Andrew Loomis
  Helps you break down and understand the basic structure of the human head. A very systematic approach.
   

• Color & Light by James Gurney
  A guide that introduces all kinds of lighting scenarios as well as a ton of information about mixing colors and palettes.
   

• Imaginative Realism by James Gurney
  A guide on how to make your fantasy creations really come to life.
   

• How to Draw by Scott Robertson
  An extremely dense book that contains everything you need to know about perspective and constructing objects from imagination.
   

• Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers by Marcos Mateu-Mestre
  Extremely useful if you want to work on telling stories with your art and how to get your message across.