Articles by: Ian Dean

Ian Dean

Ian Dean is Art and Design Channel Editor at Creative Bloq. Ian is the former editor of many leading magazines, including digital art focused ImagineFX magazine and leading video game title Official PlayStation Magazine. With over 25 years' experience in both print and online journalism, Ian has worked on many leading video game and digital art brands. With a passion for video games and art, Ian combines his loves to bring the latest news on NFTs, video game art and tech, and more to Creative Bloq. In his spare time he doodles in Corel Painter, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5.

Don't expect a Watchmen NFT any time soon, says comic's artist Dave Gibbons

By Ian Dean published 28 October 21

News Is a Watchmen NFT coming? Not if the comic's co-creator Dave Gibbons has his way

Hand-made Dune costume may be the most expensive ever made

By Ian Dean published 20 October 21

Digital Art The film costume designer reveals all.

Comic art tips: 10 ways to work the Marvel way

By Ian Dean published 19 October 21

Digital Art Create better comic art with Marvel's Adi Granov.

Foundation: How Apple design influenced the hit TV series

By Ian Dean published 7 October 21

Concept Art Discover the concept art behind Foundation, Apple's hit TV series.

Draw fantasy character concept art with the new issue of ImagineFX

By Ian Dean published 4 October 21

Photoshop Learn to draw fantasy character concept art with ImagineFX issue 206.

Diversity in art: "This is fantasy. Why wouldn’t there be people of colour?"

By Ian Dean published 23 September 21

Art Lauren Brown discusses the lack of diversity in art, and how she's helping to change things for the better.

Learn to draw comic art with the new issue of ImagineFX

By Ian Dean published 3 September 21

Photoshop Learn to draw comic art with ImagineFX issue 205.

Learn how to paint digital art with ImagineFX issue 204

By Ian Dean published 6 August 21

Photoshop All you need to know about the latest issue of ImagineFX, on sale now!

Sony Pictures Animation still of Vivo animated movie

How vintage graphics inspired Vivo - Netflix's stunning new animated musical

By Ian Dean published 29 July 21

Animation Coming soon to Netflix!

Get better at drawing with ImagineFX's illustration issue

By Ian Dean published 9 July 21

Digital Art Get better at drawing with ImagineFX issue 203, out now!

ILM reveals Transformers VFX secrets in new issue of 3D World

By Ian Dean published 14 June 17

3D Find out how a rebuilt Optimus Prime, the complex planet of Cybertron and more came to our screens in 3D World 223.

Immerse yourself in these VR podcasts

By Ian Dean published 1 June 17

VR The big names in virtual reality development share their secrets in these insightful podcasts.

Become a pro games artist with 3D World #222

By Ian Dean published 17 May 17

3D Read 3D World issue 222 to get pro advice on how to break into the game art industry.

5 steps to a faster workflow

By Ian Dean published 3 May 17

3D Try these top tips to help you streamline your CG workflow.

Learn from the VFX masters in the latest 3D World

By Ian Dean published 20 April 17

3D Read 3D World issue 221 and discover the VFX secrets behind Kong: Skull Island.

Discover how this stunning Millennium Falcon model was made

By Ian Dean published 12 April 17

3D This walkthrough takes you through the creation of the famous Star Wars spaceship.

Upgrade your sci-fi concepts with the new 3D World

By Ian Dean published 22 March 17

3D Read 3D World issue 220 and discover how to create a character from Ghost in the Shell.

Houdini 16: The new features revealed

By Ian Dean published 25 January 17

3D 3D World issue 218 exclusively reveals Houdini 16, its new tools and how to use them.

Why you should know about real-time cinematography

By Ian Dean published 4 January 17

3D Game engines are being used in new and interesting ways, 3D World meets the leaders at Epic Games and Ninja Theory to discover the future of CG media and filmmaking.

Get started in VR with the new 3D World

By Ian Dean published 28 December 16

3D Read 3D World issue 217 and discover why your next job will be in VR.

Discover the VFX of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

By Ian Dean published 30 November 16

3D 3D World 216 goes behind the scenes on the latest Star Wars epic.

Win an Armari reVeRie VR25 PC Workstation worth $2,500!

By Ian Dean published 14 November 16

Digital Art Do you have the talent to win a state-of-the-art workstation powered by the new Radeon Pro WX 7100 graphics card?

Discover Disney’s most ambitious movie yet!

By Ian Dean published 3 November 16

3D The animation team behind Frozen reveal how they created their latest movie, Moana, exclusively in 3D World #215.

Discover groundbreaking animation FX

By Ian Dean published 5 October 16

3D Animators at Blizzard and DreamWorks reveal how they tackle foliage and hair in 3D World #214.

How to tailor your portfolio to different jobs

By Ian Dean published 29 September 16

3D Discover how to break down industry doors with this advice from experts in the design industry.