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Artwork for a boss battle scene in a video game

How I create epic boss battle scenes without the 'fake' 3D look

By Thomas Bourdon Published

Thomas Bourdon reveals the importance of defining design early and the importance of subtle 2D touches.

3D

How to draw Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty the easy way

By Joe Foley Published

Follow along with these expert tips to perfect the distinctive Sanrio character look.

Character Design

How those epic Hearthstone cards are made

By Cole Eastburn Published

Principal game artist Cole Eastburn teaches how to paint fantasy illustrations from start to finish.

3D

How to create a video game world using Blender and Photoshop

By Cyril Yong Zhou Published

Cyril Yong Zhou outlines his approach to putting together stylised interactive environments.

3D
Final touches to an artwork in Photoshop

The easy way to make epic fantasy art using Blender and Photoshop

By Patryk Stefaniak Published

Concept artist Patryk Stefaniak presents a simple method for setting up complex fantasy illustrations.

3D

If you're making the transition from 2D to 3D art, you need to understand pivots and centre points to prevent total chaos

By Mike Griggs Published

Here's how to get your head around adding a third dimension to your art.

3D
Image on a 3D art tutorial on going from VR to a sci-fi concept to create a futuristic robot figure

How to make sci-fi concept art using VR and Blender

By Bart Tchorzewski Published

Bart Tchorzewski combines new and more traditional 3D modelling to create a futuristic robot figure.

3D
solar eclipse

How to make a pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse

By Beth Nicholls Published

You only need 4 household materials to create one, easy peasy!

Entertainment
Blendshapes in 3D animation

What are blend shapes in 3D animation, and how do you use them?

By Antony Ward Published

Easy to set up, blend shapes can give you very organic feeling movements.

Animation
A singer on stage, with fire

How to use Notch to create live concert effects

By Ian Dean Published

Senior Designer Lorenzo Venturini used 50 Notch layers to help create a castle on stage for Grammy-winning Laura Pausini.

3D
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