This guide teaches everything a game artist will need to know - from researching textures, basic artistic principles, tools and techniques, to tutorials step-by-step describes how to create specific textures for a myriad of environments. * Learn all you need to create stunning, professional textures from one easy to follow guide which features tutorials and over 500 high quality pictures * Follow the tutorial step-by-step to learn how to create an appropriate image that you can add to your portfolio and WOW prospective employers * Companion CD includes sample textures and electronic versions of the images you see in the book all the tools you need in one place! * Press the ground running or get a foot in the competition with tips, tricks, and real world examples featured in this comprehensive guide