Character design

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A drawing of a female sci-fi character with a big gun

How to create a strong sci-fi character

By Mortiz Cremer published

The backstory should come before the art.

Character Design
Images show steps from a drawing tutorial on how to draw a fantasy character with pencils, pens and markers

Marvel and DC Comics artist shows how to a draw a character with pencil, pens and markers

By Max Dunbar published

Follow step-by-step as Max Dunbar brings a fantasy character to life with pencil and ink work.

Art

10 ways to get better at figure drawing

By Joshua Black published

Artist and tutor Joshua Black's top tips for better drawings of human anatomy.

Art

Duolingo's bizarre anime series is causing controversy already

By Joe Foley published

The Duo cartoon has sparked fierce linguistic debate.

2D Animation
Logo for Walt Disney Pictures featuring castle graphic

Disney's stand against Character.AI is a small win for artists over AI

By Joe Foley published

No, AI art isn't like 'fan fiction'.

AI
Netflix poster for Guillermo Del Torro's Frankenstein

No notes, the new Frankenstein poster is perfect

By Natalie Fear published

Apparently, Jacob Elordi’s under there somewhere.

Entertainment

Playable World Cup 2026 mascots are a winning innovation

By Joe Foley last updated

The 3D character designs aren't as "basic" people think.

Digital Art
Logo from Marvel x DC's new comic crossover Deadpool/Batman #1

Marvel and DC's new character has won the hearts of fans

By Natalie Fear published

Logo is a perfect mashup of two comic book icons.

Character Design
Doctor Doom character art

New Doctor Doom character design divides Marvel fans

By Natalie Fear published

Some think it’s overdesigned.

Character Design
Fantasy character art showing female characters in a red and black colour palette

Your character art will be transformed if you apply these 15 tips

By Yona Saura published

Here's how I paint characters that leap off the page.

Digital Art
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