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A wide-angle photo of two men standing on a stage during the Upscale Conference in Malaga, with a large screen behind them displaying the red text: "Now we can drift, dream and make mistakes at no cost."

Are we in the era of the disposable artist?

By Tom May published

To AI, your work is nothing more than convenient compost.

AI Art
Close-up, black and white image of the word 'YOU' carved into a rough, grainy stone surface, resembling a tombstone or ancient monument

Is creativity really dead?

By Tom May published

The industry needs clear leadership on AI, not vague provocations about 'making stuff'.

Creative Careers
A man holds a stylus up to a drawing tablet

Artist in Residence: peek inside the studio of X-Men ‘97 animator Jerry Gaylord

By Ian Dean published

Library meets laboratory in this artist’s studio.

Digital Art

The secret to making a great manga isn't drawing

By Tony Valente published

Manga artist Tony Valente reveals his 13 pro tips.

Digital Art
Star Wars art

Doug Chiang reveals what it takes to make it as a Star Wars artist: "Focus on being better than who you were yesterday"

By Dominic Carter published

From Back to the Future Part II to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, what everyone needs to know to succeed in film art.

Digital Art
Film art

How storytelling gives digital artists a competitive edge in Hollywood

By Tanya Combrinck published

Why is creative talent alone not enough to open doors to the movie industry?

Digital Art

Gen Alpha is already transforming branding

By Louise Millar published

Gen Alpha loyalty is all about world-building, and brands need to keep up.

Branding
Three of the best laptops for Photoshop on an orange background

The best laptops for Photoshop, fully tested and reviewed

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated

Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.

Laptops
three laptops in a row

The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated

Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.

Laptops
Characters from animated movies and series that will be released in 2026, including Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story 5 plus The Darwin Incident, Hoppers and Mario from The Super Mario Galaxy movie

9 movies and series that will make 2026 a big year for animation

By Joe Foley published

From Hoppers and Toy Story 5 to Hexed, 2026 looks set for an animation revival.

Animation
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