Latest articles by Ian Dean
Huion’s first pro-spec Android drawing tablet revealed at CES 2026 – here’s what you need to know
The new Kamvas Pad 12 is a worthy Wacom rival.
Huion’s Kamvas 22 (Gen 3) fixes the small frustrations of mid-range drawing tablets
The CES 2026 reveal brings 2.5K and 90Hz to an affordable tablet.
This Pininfarina design turned my favourite digital frame into something special
InkPoster's CES 2026 reveal is pure luxury.
How Adobe thinks creatives will use AI in 2026 – from Firefly to Project Graph
Deepa Subramaniam wants to make it “the best time ever to be a creative professional”.
Take a look at this 3D artist's romanticised take on the Joker
Daniel Merticariu mixed the influence of Victor Hugo with DC's villain design.
How retro shooters like R-Type Delta HD Boosted are bringing a cult genre to new players
Embracer's Martin Lindell and James Wragg analyse the revival of a niche retro gaming genre.
How R‑Type Delta HD Boosted brought a cult shooter back from obscurity
Why this retro PlayStation game classic remains an influence.
From '80s arcades to retro remasters, Kazuma Kujo explains R-Type’s design legacy
Why this retro game classic remains an influence.
How life in São Paulo inspired this artist's award-winning art and animation
“Making art isn’t a choice, it’s how I process life,” says Pedro Conti.
From Shrek to Chicken Run, these are the most influential animated films of the 2000s
The decade that bridged hand-drawn and modern CGI techniques.
With $50 off, the new MovinkPad 11 is my pick of Wacom's Christmas sale
It's an iPad alt designed for digital artists.
Digital art trends 2026 reveal how creatives are responding to AI pressure
Artists need to stop competing with AI and start sidestepping it.
MindsEye tops Metacritic’s worst games of 2025 list, raising hard questions for developers
The hype and nostalgia lessons the industry can’t ignore.
If it's wrong to love 'woke' fonts, I don't want to be right
Take my poll, which is your favourite?
Beautiful art and scenery – Lake Como Comic Art Festival is already on my 2026 bucket list
Italian lakes, Alpine scenery, and Liam Sharp's new Conan the Barbarian portfolio draw me in.
Hands-on with the new Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition, a playful Y2K throwback
A limited edition colourful riff on 2000s Nintendo and Apple.
InkPoster Tela review: a digital frame with a very analogue heart
Forget the Samsung Frame TV, this is the best way to display digital art.
These retro-inspired puzzles are bringing back childhood memories
Deals on Bob Ross, D&D, Peanuts, Friends and other nostalgic puzzles.
At $299, PlayStation VR2 just got seriously tempting
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
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
Get inspired and save money.
Best Cyber Monday stylus deals: elevate your tablet without overspending
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?
I break down the discounts so you can shop smarter.
