Ian Dean
Ian Dean is Editor, Digital Arts & 3D at Creativebloq, 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
How to draw on the iPad: your guide to getting started
By Jon Stapley last updated
Our guide to how to draw on the iPad starts with the basics, from pairing your Pencil to picking the right apps.
These new Maya and 3ds Max 2025 tools will save you time
By Ian Dean published
Autodesk reveals improvements to its best 3D modelling and animation tools.
Vertex flash sale: save £30 on a ticket to our digital art and 3D festival - speakers include Pernille Ørum, Pixar's Dylan Sisson and David Levy
By Ian Dean published
Learn from industry pros, and save money.
Artist Craig Yoe returns to underground comix after 50 years for a 'deeply personal look at art and life's lunacy'
By Ian Dean published
The former Jim Henson and Muppets creative director is launching a new indie comic.
Procreate Dreams beginner tips – Danni Fisher-Shin shares her animation insights
By Ian Dean published
Discover Procreate Dreams' best tools and workflows.
Cloudborn's pioneering generative AI means game characters can 'learn' their own lifelike personalities and never forget
By Ian Dean published
This looks like a real 'live' game.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra just revealed the Unreal Engine 5.4 tools everyone will want
By Ian Dean last updated
Games are getting unbelievably realistic.
Zombie Army VR is a "dark and bloody WW2 horror, with a cool comic book wrapper," and I'm excited for PSVR 2 again
By Ian Dean published
We interview Richard Turner, Rebellion's head of art.
Blender is testing a store for free assets, I'm sold
By Ian Dean published
Blender Extensions will offer free downloads to all.
Alone in the Dark has an unnerving "storm of cosmic darkness" that freaked me out, here's how it was made
By Ian Dean published
Art director Rikard Ryberg reveals how one of Alone in the Dark's best set-pieces was created.
Alien: Romulus' trailer proves this movie is more than a bite of nostalgia
By Ian Dean published
The original Alien and Aliens VFX artists are back too.
Nvidia's new Blackwell AI superchip could change the world, but who's it for?
By Ian Dean published
The leading chip maker reveals the world's most powerful GPU.
Alone in the Dark review: beautifully creepy visual design can't hide a lack of polish
By Ian Dean published
The 1992 cult horror game is reimagined… as a cult horror game.
Art director Rikard Ryberg explains why Alone in the Dark's horror is "grounded" in realism
By Ian Dean published
The design inspirations and tech challenges behind Alone in the Dark.
Vertex 2024 tickets now on sale!
By Ian Dean published
VFX, game art, animation and more – grab your tickets to 2024's ultimate new event for the CG art community.
The best Huion drawing tablets
By Ian Dean last updated
Huion drawing tablets aren't quite Wacom, but still excellent for artists on a budget - find the right one for you.
Dune: Awakening's beautifully evocative concept art teases the year's hottest new Unreal Engine 5 game
By Ian Dean published
Dust off your PS5.
Nothing Phone 2a review: I just found my favourite new budget smartphone
By Ian Dean published
Offers innovative design at a low price.
The best sewing machines
By Michelle Rowley last updated
As a sewer, I've selected the best sewing machines for quilting, making clothes or simply for anyone looking for a new hobby.
Making Immortality: Design Works - the book of the game of the films of the actress
By Ian Dean published
Lost In Cult's design director Rachel Dalton explains why this is more than a 'making of' book.
Nothing Phone 2a looks like it's been designed by Pixar - I love it
By Ian Dean published
Look at its little face.
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake review: a beautifully Grimm revamp
By Ian Dean published
Bringing back all the feels.
Star Wars VFX studio Whiskytree is bucking the downturn and expanding
By Ian Dean published
Whiskytree CEO Jonathan Harb explains why the future is bright for small VFX teams.
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