First impressions: concept artist and illustrator Emily Chapman By Ian Dean published 11 January 24 A host of creative endeavours led the artist to her craft.
A day in the life: Marvel Studios' Craig Elliott By Ian Dean published 11 January 24 The production designer reveals his daily schedule, and why young artists should seek happiness.
Artist in Residence: Batman '89 comic artist Joe Quinones By Ian Dean published 27 December 23 The comic artist assures us there’s a good reason he owns so much Batman paraphernalia.
Handwriting on the iPad: how to use Apple Scribble By Adam Banks last updated 22 December 23 Enter text using handwriting on the iPad.
The ultimate gift guide for digital creatives By Cesci Angell published 8 December 23 Must-have gifts for the digital creative in your life – from 3D printers to oil diffusers.
Houdini 20 review: surprisingly impressive new animation features By Paul Hatton published 30 November 23 Our pro CG artist rates Houdini 20.
Free textures: where to get 3D textures for your artwork By Kerrie Hughes published 29 November 23 Download free textures for your 3D art.
Vertex, the ultimate event for 2D and 3D artists, returns in 2024 By Ian Dean published 20 November 23 The Vertex festival of digital art, VFX and animation is back in 2024.
Making Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 By Trevor Hogg published 16 November 23 We meet the artists behind the nine animated shorts behind Lucasfilm's hit animated series.
How to keep your Node Graph organised in Nuke By Mike Griggs published 13 November 23 Discover how to prevent node-spaghetti in Nuke.
How to use VDM brushes in Blender By Paul Hatton published 13 November 23 Pro advice to using Blender's newest sculpting tool.
RailClone 6 review: makes CG scenes easy By Paul Hatton published 13 November 23 Create 3D scenes and art easier with RailClone 6.
How to design a stylised Japanese cyborg in Procreate By DaCosta Bayley published 5 November 23 A step-by-step guide on how to recreate a well-known cultural figure as a futuristic feline character.
20 of the best horror artists for Halloween inspiration By Alice Pattillo last updated 31 October 23 These creative horror artists have the dark, gruesome and horrifying nailed.
How to use Pages By Ian Osborne published 29 October 23 A simple guide to creating top-quality documents with Apple’s word processor.
How to glaze glowing skies using oils By Sarah Jane Brown published 28 October 23 Create a dramatic colourful sky using just a few colours, some simple glazing techniques and a little bit of patience.
How to create braided hair in Blender By Paul Hatton published 16 October 23 A step-by-step guide to creating braided hair using Braidify.
How to find your voice as a role-playing game artist By Tanya Combrinck published 14 October 23 How a strong, cohesive voice contributed to the success of four tabletop RPGs.
iPhone’s progress won’t be stalled by Apple’s imagination but by muscle memory By Matthew Bolton published 8 October 23 New additions may conflict with how we are now wired to use devices.