Latest articles by Ian Dean
The design secrets that make the best John Wick posters so iconic – as revealed by the artists behind them
Capturing a legend in a decade of movie poster art.
How Blades of Fire flies in the face of modern video game aesthetics
MercurySteam's Enric Álvarez reveals how Frank Frazetta and Gustave Doré have influenced this new PS5 game.
Crafting the imaginative, evolving environments of Guild Wars 2 "affords us so much creativity"
ArenaNet's Tami Foote explains why making game art for this iconic MMO is a joy.
Artists must "revolt against the soulless [AI] machines" says legendary comic artist Dave McKean
Tell human stories in your art.
Did Adobe Fresco's new 'made by a human' tag just make it a safe space for artists?
The overlooked free digital painting app just became important.
"Everything we do is to benefit creativity" – love it or hate it, Adobe has a bold vision for AI and creative tools
Adobe's Alexandru Costin explains Adobe's balancing act.
The new Content Authenticity web app launches at Adobe MAX London: can it solve one of AI art's biggest problems?
Andy Parsons tells me that Adobe is here to protect artists.
The best iPad for drawing: fully tested by creative experts
Perfect for artists, these are the best iPads for drawing available today.
The best iPad for Procreate, fully tested for digital artists
Create digital art with the best iPad for Procreate.
How the Guild Wars 2 game art team overcome technical limitations to craft character art with heart
"Players can feel the love and care that goes into everything we do," says lead character designer Adam Hogseth.
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster hands-on: ahead of its time
A timely reminder of how artful video game visual design can be.
How Tempest Rising channels the heart of '90s strategy games without "losing its soul"
It's a balancing act, shares game director Frederick Schreiber.
How Guild Wars 2 looked to retro game Shadow of the Colossus to solve a modern problem
Character art lead Adam Hogseth says this clever hack made all the difference.
I played Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for a week: here's why we need this frenzied '90s game art style to make a comeback
This retro game collection packs a visual punch.
The best drawing tablets: fully tested for all kinds of digital artists and budgets
These are the best drawing tablets for all kinds of artists and budgets.
You've never heard of Nex Playground, but it's one of the most interestingly designed games consoles out there
The Apple-like design and a focus on motion control makes this tiny cube unique.
Bionic Bay dev and artist Juhana Myllys tells me he wants to make games that look "timeless"
Pixel art can be more than a hit of nostalgia.
The stock market crash "looks nice in Ghibli" – we're not a serious world anymore
Trump tariffs are now a Studio Ghibli AI meme trend.
Nintendo Switch 2 games: the best games to play on launch day
The 8 Nintendo Switch launch games every new owner needs.
Marvel Rivals' blonde female heroes all look the same – fans call it a character design fail
Can you tell the difference between Emma Frost, Dagger and Invisible Woman?
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch OLED – should you upgrade?
Excited by the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 but not sure if you should upgrade or buy the older Switch OLED? Here are the main differences between the consoles.
I'm sorry, are we being played? $90 for a Nintendo Switch 2 game makes it a rich man's hobby
This could set a dangerous precedent.
