Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creative Bloq, and the former editor of many leading magazines. These titles included ImagineFX, 3D World and leading video game title Official PlayStation Magazine. In his early career he wrote for music and film magazines including Uncut and SFX. Ian launched Xbox magazine X360 and edited PlayStation World. For Creative Bloq, Ian combines his experiences to bring the latest news on AI, digital art and video game art and tech, and more to Creative Bloq, and in his spare time he doodles in Procreate, ArtRage, and Rebelle while finding time to play Xbox and PS5. He's also a keen Cricut user and laser cutter fan, and is currently crafting on Glowforge and xTools M1.
Latest articles by Ian Dean

Hands-on with the new Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition, a playful Y2K throwback
By Ian Dean published
A limited edition colourful riff on 2000s Nintendo and Apple.

InkPoster Tela review: a digital frame with a very analogue heart
By Ian Dean published
Forget the Samsung Frame TV, this is the best way to display digital art.

These retro-inspired puzzles are bringing back childhood memories
By Ian Dean published
Deals on Bob Ross, D&D, Peanuts, Friends and other nostalgic puzzles.

At $299, PlayStation VR2 just got seriously tempting
By Ian Dean published
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
By Ian Dean published
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
By Ian Dean published
Get inspired and save money.

Best Cyber Monday stylus deals: elevate your tablet without overspending
By Ian Dean published
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?
By Ian Dean published
I break down the discounts so you can shop smarter.

Nex Playground sold out last Black Friday – it's $199 for a limited time
By Ian Dean published
It's a great price for the Wii-like console.

The iconic ’80s Tamiya Hornet RC model kit is at a seriously low price
By Ian Dean published
A childhood favourite is discounted this Black Friday.

Apple Pencil Pro at $95 is a surprising bargain on Black Friday
By Ian Dean published
Why the premium Pencil is the sensible choice.

Can a $70 Amazon Fire HD 10 really handle digital art?
By Ian Dean published
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
By Ian Dean published
Library meets laboratory in this artist’s studio.

I've found the best Black Friday drawing tablet deals under $100
By Ian Dean published
Affordable tablets with accurate pens and smart shortcuts.

The best drawing tablets: fully tested for all kinds of digital artists and budgets
By Ian Dean last updated
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
By Ian Dean published
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"
By Dominic Carter published
From Back to the Future Part II to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, what everyone needs to know to succeed in film art.

Tired of Cricut's crafting machines? Here are the best Cricut alternatives
By Ian Dean, Beth Nicholls last updated
These machines craft, cut, score and have options for heat pressing too.

The best Black Friday drawing tablet deals include $500 off Wacom
By Ian Dean last updated
Black Friday is the best time to buy a graphic tablet or pen display.

How a filmmaker made a zombie epic in his backyard
By Ian Dean published
A childhood dream reimagined with an iPhone and AI.

Xencelabs new Pen Display 16 Lite drops by $50, now $749
By Ian Dean published
This smart OLED drawing tablet is only weeks old.

Wacom's biggest Black Friday sale includes $50 off the new MovinkPad 11
By Ian Dean published
The best drawing tablets are now cheaper.

This stunning Alan Lee–Lee-illustrated Tolkien box set just dropped to its lowest price
By Ian Dean published
Black Froday, anyone?
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