The best budget drawing tablets By Alex Blake published 24 May 23 A selection of superb tablets without the eye-watering price tags
This is the biggest drawing tablet I've ever used – and I'm in love By Abi Le Guilcher published 22 May 23 How the Xencelabs Pen Display 24 tablet changed my art game.
Before Photoshop there was… Quantel Paintbox? By Ian Dean published 20 May 23 This lost '80s digital art tech still has its fans.
Serif's Affinity suite gets a surprise free update By Ian Dean published 18 May 23 Over 40 new features and refinements to one of my favourite creative suites.
Veikk Studio VK2200 Pro review: sturdy drawing tablet is a big draw By Beth Crane published 9 May 23 Studio quality With a massive screen and a sturdy build, the Veikk Studio VK2200 Pro should satisfy most non-professional artists.
What can be done to stop generative AI art? By Tanya Combrinck published 8 May 23 These professional artists are fighting back against generative AI art.
This modern portrait painting trend is unexpected, but necessary By Ian Dean published 7 May 23 The Royal Society of Portrait Painter's President, Anthony Connolly, reveals what everyone is painting.
Huion Inspiroy Giano review: big tablet with plenty of smart features By Henry St Leger published 2 May 23 Top drawer The Huion Inspiroy Giano offers plenty of drawing room and premium features that make it a tempting choice for creatives.
How to create colourful character design with Loish By Loish (Lois van Baarle) published 16 April 23 Turn old art into fresh character design with Loish.
Maya Creative review: cheap and accessible but lacks features By Paul Hatton published 31 March 23 Autodesk releases Maya Creative, a new low-cost edition of its leading 3D software. Is it right for you?
OctaneRender 2022.1 review: a confusing release schedule, but faster than ever By Paul Hatton published 28 March 23 Lacks some promised features, but OctaneRender 2022.1 is a fast and stable real-time renderer.
ZBrush 2023 review: digital sculpting has never been easier By Paul Hatton published 28 March 23 New tools and Redhshift integration ensures ZBrush remains the industry's best sculpting software.
The Frameless digital art exhibition puts you inside iconic paintings – I'm inspired By Ian Dean published 24 March 23 Frameless brings art to life.
Why I think the new Xencelabs Pen Display 24 is the real Wacom beater By Ian Dean published 23 March 23 Unboxing the Xencelabs Pen Display 24.
Xencelabs Pen Tablet Small review: my favourite drawing tablet gets smaller By Ian Dean published 18 March 23 Good things come in small packages.
Veikk Voila L Pen Tablet review: budget drawing tablet is an attractive choice By Beth Crane published 17 March 23 Cheap thrills Looking for an affordable, portable drawing tablet? Look no further.
I love these comic book covers inspired by HBO's The Last Of Us By Ian Dean published 16 March 23 They just click.
Veikk VK1560 Pro screen tablet review: a promising but imperfect drawing tablet By Beth Crane published 12 March 23 Drawing tablets The Veikk VK1560 Pro is very promising but let down by build issues.
Disney's Encanto has a CG secret (and it's kinda freaky) By Ian Dean published 8 March 23 Weird but magical.