Latest articles by Ian Dean
Unbelievably, the new XPPen Artist Ultra 16 4K OLED already has $90 off
Grab your new drawing tablet before the deal ends.
How the MCM Comic Con Scholarship is empowering new creators
Advice for finding confidence and creative direction.
The best drawing apps for iPad
Find the best drawing apps for iPad, whatever your level of experience.
I’ve been testing the CMF Headphone Pro, and they feel like The Jetsons meets Jet Set Radio
Retro curves, elegant colour, and smart controls at a budget price.
Why Nvidia's Blueprint might be the best tool you'll use for 3D modelling
Yes, it's AI, but it looks genuinely helpful.
I tried the XPPen Artist Ultra 16 – a 4K OLED drawing tablet that feels next-level
Colour, accuracy and… fun. This may just be the new standard.
Why Chronoscript's raw, hand-drawn art style is an inspiration
This indie game's messy beauty could reshape game design.
The best laser cutters and engravers for pro crafters
Cut, score and engrave with accuracy using the best laser cutters.
Autodesk is pitching a creative future with less noise, more Flow
Diana Colella, EVP and Head of Media & Entertainment, sets out her vision.
What I learned about Autodesk in 2025, from my 'cosy' chat with its CEO
Less admin and more creativity.
I tested the new Nothing Ear (3) to Nashville and back, and won't travel anywhere with anything else
Brilliant sound quality, quirky design, and Super Mic impress.
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.
Forget hype, Autodesk University 2025 shows how designers can actually thrive
My first day revealed a blueprint for the next decade.
Autodesk just unveiled AI tools that redefine animation at AU 2025
FaceAnimator, MotionMaker, and a new character creator are just the start.
Why 2D game art is thriving in 2025, and how you can do it too
We pick the games to inspire and the apps to create your own pixel art worlds.
The best iPad for Procreate for different types of artists (we've tested all of them)
Create digital art with the best iPad for Procreate.
Acclaim’s comeback isn’t what I expected, but maybe that’s a good thing
New indie games over retro remakes, but the same '90s feel.
Why you need this free sports graphics toolkit for Unreal Engine 5
Easily create professional motion graphics.
27 Procreate tutorials to improve your digital art
Pro artists share the best Procreate tutorials for beginner, intermediate and advanced users, from quick tips to step-by-step workflows.
PS6 rumours are here: what we expect from the next-gen console
Everything we know about the Sony PlayStation 6.
We open up the sketchbook of Guerrilla Games artist Choro Choi
Inspirational illustration.
