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How an NVIDIA Studio-accelerated laptop can supercharge your creativity
By Jon Stapley published
Sponsor Content Created With NVIDIA
These top laptops help creatives get the most out of creative apps, with options for all budgets.

How to use Disney's 12 principles of animation
By Tammy Coron last updated
The Disney principles of animation are explained with examples.

How to turn your iPhone into a dumbphone
By Tom May published
Because creatives need to focus more than most.

How to beat procrastination: 6 ways to actually start that new creative hobby
By Tom May published
Beginning something new is often the hardest part. Here's how to avoid self-sabotage and get going.

5 AI-free apps every artist needs to try in 2026
By Ian Dean published
From Procreate to Cara, how artists can avoid invasive algorithms.

How to use key, fill and rim lighting in 3D art
By Mike Griggs published
Mastering the real-world techniques that work even better in CG.

Always mixing muddy colours? Here's the fix
By Juliene Sinclair published
Muddy colours aren’t a sign of weakness – they show you’ve been taught to ignore the one skill that matters most.

Why doing nothing is good for creativity
By Steve Brouwers published
In an extract from his book Boost Your Creativity, Steve Brouwers argues why rest and relaxation are the creative's best friend.
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