Latest articles by Ian Dean
How to light a 3D sculpt quickly using just one HDRI texture
Speed up your 3D workflow with this texture-based lighting approach.
This viral AI caricature trend is everywhere – here’s how to make one in ChatGPT
It reveals how much AI knows about you.
Turning architecture skills into epic Brutalist fantasy art
How Tarmo Juhola balances his architectural work with epic game art.
How to connect a stylus pen to iPad: Apple Pencil, Logitech Crayon and more
Find out how to connect a stylus pen to iPad, no matter the model.
How to use Disney's 12 principles of animation
The Disney principles of animation are explained with examples.
Horizon’s colourful new look sparks strong opinions
The art style of Horizon Hunters Gathering has divided fans.
Yes, you really can make your own stylus with just 4 household items
This ingenious stylus hack changes everything.
The best drawing apps for iPad
Find the best drawing apps for iPad, whatever your level of experience.
The best retro game consoles
The best retro game consoles enable you to play the greatest games. But which is the best for you?
This ex-Insomniac dev's game is a raucous tribute to '80s fantasy art
ChainStaff is inspired by fantasy art legends Michael Whelan and Roger Dean.
Cricut Explore 3 vs Cricut Maker 3: which craft cutter is for you?
Versus We pit the Cricut Explore 3 vs Cricut's Maker 3 craft machines to determine the best value.
How to draw on iPad: everything beginners need to start sketching digitally
Our guide to how to draw on the iPad starts with the basics, from pairing your Pencil to picking the right apps.
The Fighting Force Collection sent me straight back to the ’90s, flaws and all
Replaying these PS1 remasters is more emotional than impressive.
I experienced an AI-first game in action, and it's a glimpse of an imperfect future
Create creatures using AI in Pokémon-like card game Bobium Brawlers.
This indie puzzle game shows monochrome art can be mesmerising
The black-and-white visuals make Helix: Descent N Ascent unmissable.
See how Predator: Badlands was built shot by shot
The Yard shares its VFX breakdown.
Atari Gamestation Go drops in price – grab 200+ classic retro games for less
Get $36 off with this time-limited deal.
Photoshop just fixed some of its most annoying workflow problems
New non-destructive editing and sharper AI tools stand out.
A colourist’s guide to shaping light and colour in animated features
How DaVinci Resolve and Fusion are used to bring cinematic joy to animated film Rally: From Paris to the Pyramids.
How Resident Evil Requiem is designed to make horror feel personal
After my hands-on, the art direction still haunts me.
Why I Hate This Place feels like an ’80s horror comic you can play
Its style is celebrated in a new physical edition for Switch and PS5.
Epic Games VFX head hits back at accusations Unreal Engine is to blame for "the state of VFX and CGI"
VFX Supervisor Pat Tubach worked on Pirates of the Caribbean and defends UE5.
How childhood memories and crime photos inspired this Costa Rican vampire art
New illustrated book, Vampyre: a Costa Rican Folktale, by former Pixar artist Ricardo Delgado, is a style masterclass.
