Latest articles by Ian Dean
From Shrek to Chicken Run, these are the most influential animated films of the 2000s
The decade that bridged hand-drawn and modern CGI techniques.
With $50 off, the new MovinkPad 11 is my pick of Wacom's Christmas sale
It's an iPad alt designed for digital artists.
Digital art trends 2026 reveal how creatives are responding to AI pressure
Artists need to stop competing with AI and start sidestepping it.
MindsEye tops Metacritic’s worst games of 2025 list, raising hard questions for developers
The hype and nostalgia lessons the industry can’t ignore.
If it's wrong to love 'woke' fonts, I don't want to be right
Take my poll, which is your favourite?
Beautiful art and scenery – Lake Como Comic Art Festival is already on my 2026 bucket list
Italian lakes, Alpine scenery, and Liam Sharp's new Conan the Barbarian portfolio draw me in.
Hands-on with the new Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition, a playful Y2K throwback
A limited edition colourful riff on 2000s Nintendo and Apple.
InkPoster Tela review: a digital frame with a very analogue heart
Forget the Samsung Frame TV, this is the best way to display digital art.
These retro-inspired puzzles are bringing back childhood memories
Deals on Bob Ross, D&D, Peanuts, Friends and other nostalgic puzzles.
At $299, PlayStation VR2 just got seriously tempting
Step into virtual worlds without stepping over budget with these last-minute Cyber Monday VR deals.
I found the Lenovo Idea Tab perfect for travel, and now its 25% off
If I ever get stuck in Dallas airport again, I want this with me.
The best game art book deals include 61% off The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Get inspired and save money.
Best Cyber Monday stylus deals: elevate your tablet without overspending
Cyber Monday price drops on pens for Apple, Android, and Surface devices.
Save $100 on PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro, but which should you buy?
I break down the discounts so you can shop smarter.
Nex Playground sold out last Black Friday – it's $199 for a limited time
It's a great price for the Wii-like console.
The iconic ’80s Tamiya Hornet RC model kit is at a seriously low price
A childhood favourite is discounted this Black Friday.
Apple Pencil Pro at $95 is a surprising bargain on Black Friday
Why the premium Pencil is the sensible choice.
Can a $70 Amazon Fire HD 10 really handle digital art?
I examine the budget tablet's specs to see if artists should bite this Black Friday.
Artist in Residence: peek inside the studio of X-Men ‘97 animator Jerry Gaylord
Library meets laboratory in this artist’s studio.
I've found the best Black Friday drawing tablet deals under $100
Affordable tablets with accurate pens and smart shortcuts.
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.
Finally, a digital art frame that's not a TV in disguise
InkPoster’s paper-like display is a refreshing break from glowing, energy-hungry, cable-heavy art frames
Doug Chiang reveals what it takes to make it as a Star Wars artist: "Focus on being better than who you were yesterday"
From Back to the Future Part II to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, what everyone needs to know to succeed in film art.
