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April 2025

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April 30
- The design secrets that make the best John Wick posters so iconic – as revealed by the artists behind them
April 29
- How Blades of Fire flies in the face of modern video game aesthetics
- Calling creative professionals: I've tried a new AI logo tool that's here to help you, not replace you
- Inside the artist's studio: sleepy cats and a nine-year-old Wacom Cintiq are core components of Derek Laufman’s art sanctuary
- Discover this artist's enchanting depictions of mythical goddesses
April 28
- Crafting the imaginative, evolving environments of Guild Wars 2 "affords us so much creativity"
- This artist used 3DCoat and Blender to create a 3D environment full of ancient mystery
April 27
- The 8 branding mistakes that will make you seem amateur
- Artists must "revolt against the soulless [AI] machines" says legendary comic artist Dave McKean
- The inspiration behind these stylised comic illustrations featuring muscular characters and vehicles, straight from the artist's mouth
April 26
- 9 of the most iconic car designs of all time
- Maksym Haydar’s 'Memories' feels like a scene lifted from a graphic novel — rich with depth, detail and storytelling
April 25
- How the new fantasy world of video game Absolum was created in collaboration with an animation studio
- Discover how this artist's surreal illustrations explore a dread and wonder at the power of nature
April 24
- This Horizon Zero Dawn-inspired hard-surface model masterfully blends realism with intricate design
- The Midnight Walk is a 'cosy' stop-motion horror game completely made by hand
April 23
- How the Guild Wars 2 game art team overcome technical limitations to craft character art with heart
April 22
- Why you should upgrade to an M4 Mac for creative work
- You need to explore these mysterious watercolours of ancient mythological creatures
April 21
- How Tempest Rising channels the heart of '90s strategy games without "losing its soul"
- "I'm down to roll up my sleeves": a day in the life of Mike Perry
- Through masterful technique and an eye for realism, Matteo Hu brings 'Snow Girl' to life, capturing the delicate interplay of light and texture
April 20
- These evocative illustrations are inspired by the people of India
April 19
- The best car ads of all time
- Andrey Dobraeb channels the eerie atmospheres and intricate world-building of dark fantasy games like Dark Souls and Elden Ring to craft this mossy character
April 18
- How Guild Wars 2 looked to retro game Shadow of the Colossus to solve a modern problem
- This vibrant fantasy style was inspired by classic French comic artists
- Uncovering deepfakes: Ethics, experts, and ITV’s Georgia Harrison: Porn, Power, Profit
- 13 of the most iconic typefaces ever made – from Neue Haas Grotesk to Comic Sans
April 17
- How indie rhythm game Unbeatable takes inspiration from Dreamcast and early 90s anime with its stylish hand-drawn animation
- Introducing 'The Matriarch of Shamans', a captivating character born from passion and dedication – made in ZBrush
April 16
- Surajit Sen interview: the artist behind some of India's biggest cinematic worlds explains his passion and approach to 3D art
April 14
- 'Great brands retain a degree of mystery’: a day in the life of Julian Kynaston
- The best prints ads of the 2010s, as picked by experts
April 13
- These digital artists have made progress in the fight against unethical AI
- The best superhero logos of all time
April 12
- The best print ads of the 2020s so far, as picked by experts
- Best cartoons of the 1970s – from The Lord of the Rings to The Rescuers, filmmakers pick their favourite animated movies
- How to choose a typeface for the digital world
- This stunning artwork blends nature and animals with myths, legends (and a touch of darkness)
April 11
- Explore the story behind this 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Diorama', a stunning 3D render crafted in ZBrush
- How Tanuki: Pon's Summer infuses its art style with the aesthetic of rural Japanese festivals and anime
April 10
- You've never heard of Nex Playground, but it's one of the most interestingly designed games consoles out there
- “It's staggeringly simple” – this coding tool is ideal for artists looking to break into game development
- Bionic Bay dev and artist Juhana Myllys tells me he wants to make games that look "timeless"
April 9
- What are the uses for CAD? Discover how computer-aided design is used in a wide range of industries
April 8
- Types of CAD: discover the different approaches to computer-aided design
- Nintendo Switch 2 games: the best games to play on launch day
- These are the 4 best AI generators for game art, according to pros
April 6
- "Boys may be boys, but sometimes, it’s good to remind ourselves that boys can also be horse": These are the 7 wildest perfume ads I’ve ever seen
- Download resources for ImagineFX 252
- What is CAD? – Everything you need to know about computer-aided design
April 5
- Find out the process behind this colourful, cartoony 3D artwork, How to Raise Your Dragon in the West
- Nintendo Switch 2 vs Switch OLED – should you upgrade?
April 4
- How two artists made a game that plays like interactive theatre
- “I love to see how the model comes together and starts coming to life!” – how this 3D character artist breathed life into a compelling concept using Maya and ZBrush
- The decades-old Doom 3 engine proves perfectly suited to new indie game Skin Deep
April 3
- Ninja Turtles and Popeye star in these lively, action-packed illustrations
April 2
- Tired of Adobe and the big tech giants? Here's how I created my ideal Open Source Creative Workstation (and it's very cheap)
- How the South of Midnight art team achieved its artisan animation style inspired by stop-motion