Alice Pattillo
Alice Pattillo is a freelance journalist with a passion for heavy metal, horror, science fiction, fantasy and comics. She has over seven years experience in magazines, formerly working as a staff writer at Creative Bloq, Imagine FX, Computer Arts and 3D World, as production editor for Guitar World and Guitar Player and online editor of Metal Hammer.
Latest articles by Alice Pattillo
20 of the best horror artists for Halloween inspiration
By Alice Pattillo last updated
These creative horror artists have the dark, gruesome and horrifying nailed.
Masking the Merc with a Mouth: How Deadpool's expression got animated
By Beth Nicholls, Alice Pattillo published
Wētā FX needed to translate Deadpool’s sense of humour through his disguise.
Review: Science of Creature Design
By Alice Pattillo last updated
Terry Whitlatch's books are must-haves for any illustrator
Review: Principles of Creature Design
By Alice Pattillo last updated
Terryl Whitlatch is an expert on creature design, and her new books will provide you with help to get you to the top of the game too!
7 pro tips for creating stylised art
By Alice Pattillo last updated
Dave gives his advise on how to become great at stylised art
13 best SketchUp textures
By Alice Pattillo published
These high-res SketchUp texture packs will make a valuable addition to any 3D designer's kit.
New Stranger Things posters are a nostalgic treat
By Alice Pattillo published
Netflix pays tribute to classic 80s cinema with cult series' posters.
Loish's new Kickstarter has launched!
By Alice Pattillo published
Limited signed copies and prints are on offer for supporters.
Photoshop to receive new Curvature Pen tool
By Alice Pattillo published
Drawing is about to get a whole lot easier in Photoshop.
5 creative examples of faux taxidermy
By Alice Pattillo published
No animals died while making this post… This stunning take on taxidermy was created with paper, textiles, and more.
Awe-inspiring illustrations celebrate Bowie's legacy
By Alice Pattillo published
Artists all over the globe celebrate the man that inspired so many.
How to write a good web design proposal
By Alice Pattillo published
Create a pitch-perfect proposal with this advice
Explore Street Fighter artist's self-designed studio
By Alice Pattillo published
Gonzalo Ordóñez's studio contains lots of inspiring books by his favourite artists
3 tips for modernising CSS
By Alice Pattillo published
net magazine readers share their CSS thoughts
How VFX wizards brought the Game of Thrones dragons to life
By Alice Pattillo published
The hit show's VFX supervisor and producer reveal three secrets of dragon creation.
Can it pay to work for free?
By Alice Pattillo published
We investigate if artists are being exploited for exposure.
Earn merit for your sins with these twisted scout badges
By Alice Pattillo published
Wear your badges of dishonor with pride and show off that time you pulled your sisters tooth out with pliers
Wacom has super-sized its Intuos Comic tablet
By Alice Pattillo published
The Intuos Comic is now available in medium size
The app that's half portfolio, half business card
By Alice Pattillo published
Update and tailor your portfolio on the go with Monogram.
Paint every colour with this ingenious pen
By Alice Pattillo published
This innovative pen is set to change the face of digital art - but could it be too good to be true?
Review: The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
By Alice Pattillo published
The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is an essential artists companion
The evolution of playing cards in animated GIFs
By Alice Pattillo published
Many of us grew up playing card games in one form or another, so playing cards are a pretty nostalgic piece of many of our shared experiences
Stunning paper art animals will blow your mind
By Alice Pattillo published
Calvin says he has "been extremely fortunate in this art adventure of mine. People have stepped forward and allowed me to advance my craft"
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