Latest articles by Ian Dean
Why Simply Draw is the childhood art tool I wish I had
Sponsored by Simply Draw
This iPad drawing app is a fantastic way to start learning how to draw.
How Unreal Engine 5’s MetaHuman tech has enabled River End Games to elevate its storytelling for Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
"I love that there are always new frontiers to explore."
What to expect from Blender in 2025 - what's next for the popular 3D art app?
The new features, tools and projects to shake things up for 3D artists.
Doom swaps blood for fine wine in this jokey remake
Doom: The Gallery Experience targets art history.
The creator of Trek to Yomi's new VR game is an "extremely indie project" that celebrates of 80s kung fu cinema and 90s arcades
How film VFX know-how and classic game design combine for Path of Fury.
Adobe just stealth-released a game-changing AI app for VFX
TransPixar AI can generate video effects with transparent backgrounds.
It took just 35 seconds for Sega's Virtua Fighter 6 to wow fans at CES 2025
Is this the best animation in a video game yet?
Making the VFX of Mufasa: The Lion King has been "very personal" - how the 1994 movie, Unreal Engine and pride in the craft brought the prequel to life
MPC's Audrey Ferrara explains why this one mattered.
A 3D artist has remade Jurassic Park's raptors and they're Prehistorically perfect (if a little goofy)
Doing what Hollywood couldn't.
What is Nvidia's new DLSS 4 Multi-Frame Generation feature, and why should 3D artists care?
The new AI feature impresses.
2025 will be a surprisingly positive year for 3D art as 'AI will disappear into the background'
Experts see the bright side of the new year.
Adobe sets out its approach to AI art and copyrights for 2025
"We believe all [AI] models should respect creators’ rights."
Lazy AI prompts are dead - we're on the threshold of the "Controls Era" says Adobe
AI art creativity will be transformative in 2025.
Hiroshi Nagai's Art Pop style inspired these sunny nostalgic visions of Singapore
Retro is a 2025 art trend, and Nicolas Damiens is already ahead of the pack.
How arthouse studio THE LINE drew on Warframe: 1999's "unapologetic stylishness" for its anime short
Animation director Venla Linna says the '90s kids are in charge'.
Alien: Rogue Incursion review - these monsters are real
A masterclass in 80s visual design that puts you in the Aliens universe.
Revenge of the Savage Planet: beautifully animated nonsense
Designing comedy in games is hard, but Racoon Logic is making it look easy.
Best drawing tablets with a screen: find the right device for you
Best drawing tablets with a screen; These are the best drawing tablets with a screen for all kinds of artists and budgets.
The best animation software: reviewed and tested by professional 3D artists
Find the best animation software for bringing your creations to life
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion review - expressive comic art styling saves this game from drowning
Avast! This complex pirate RPG just about stays afloat.
Create accurate stylised character designs using Photoshop
Concept artist François Bourdin shares pro advice to help you achieve accurate proportions for engaging, stylised characters
