There is no artist in history who did not draw inspiration from the creative giants who came before them. Exposure to (and study of) the work of past and present artists is a crucial step in the growth of any young artist.

By analyzing great artwork, you start to get a sense of what works and what doesn't. It's one of the easiest (and most fun) ways to learn some basic rules of composition, lighting, and design.

While looking at pretty pictures won't teach you the technical side of computer graphics (CG), it will help you get the most out of your tools and software.

Before we talk about the people working in CG today, here are some leaders who have helped shape entertainment design into what it is today: