Interview: Scott M Fischer Drawing dumb, artistic whiplash and thinking like a squirrel: the US artist and illustrator says great art is all about risk, Interview: Phil Hale We meet the poor artist’s apprentice who ended up painting the UK prime minister...

Artist Portfolio: Cécile Carre
From being headhunted out of school to moving to New York to work on animation titles, this artist’s career is on the up.

Sketchbook: Xiao Qing Chen
This theme park designer draws on her travel experiences to help her create awe-inspiring fantasy environments.

8 ways to sketch for animation
Inject movement and emotion into your art for animation, with Prem Sai GS..

The modern masters of manga
Meet the break-out stars working in the art genre that’s popular the world over.

Artist Portfolio: Camilla d’Errico
We talk to the Canadian artist who’s turned her skill with oil paints into a successful creative brand.

Sketchbook: ZIUK
The artist also known as Edu Quiza shows how he faces his fears and visualises his sources of inspiration in his sketchbook.

New rendering techniques
Artist kiDChan uses a range of Clip Studio Paint’s layer modes and her favourite Rainbow brush in her figure art...

Artist in Residence: Nicole Gustafsson
This traditional painter loves to surround herself with inspiring artwork, a variety of plants and collections.

Sketchbook: Nikolay Georgiev
This concept artist’s take on the classic mech genre is worth a closer look, as is his fascination with Lovecraftian horror...

15 STEPS TO DRAWING CREATURES Discover how to create movement and more with Aaron Blaise.

GET BETTER AT ANATOMY Step-by-step advice on how to use lines, form and values to concept realistic heads.

What traits do successful artists have in common? : What qualities do you need to make it as an artist, beside talent and skill? Pro artists give us their insights...

Concept Art Awards 2019 winners revealed - In an industry first, concept artists past and present were saluted at this year’s LightBox Expo in Pasadena, California.

Sketchbook: Braydan Barrett - Vehicles of all shapes and sizes populate this concept artist’s sketchbook, including one that’s powered by a hamster wheel!..

The do’s and don’ts of taking commissions Leading artists share their real-life experiences and essential advice on how to take on a commission without getting your fingers burned.

Artist in Residence US illustrator and art director Daren Bader shows us around his wooden-floored studio, mindful that it’s not the most practical of spaces…

William Blake exhibition Truly original and a significant influence on fantasy art, the English artist is being celebrated with a major show in London.

Interview: Karl Kopinski Video game concepts, tabletop wargaming and portraits of cyclists feature in the varied career of this British artist

Artist in Residence Children’s book illustrator Christine Kornacki has assembled a colourful oasis for the perfect work-life balance.

News and events Do you need a degree to become a professional artist? We talk to artists to find out if formal education or self-teaching is the best way to break into the industry.

Eye-catching effects Have fun creating sparkles and glows, or paint with patterns.

Even if your design isn’t chosen, you still did your job by letting them know that’s not the direction they want to go

Illustrate the arm and hand Patrick J Jones studies arm and hand anatomy as it rotates, Design creatures with personality Apply key art ideas such as movement, volume, shape and contrast to your creature designs, with Guille Rancel’s help, Create your own Asuka
See how Paul Kwon reimagines a character
from Neon Genesis Evangelion...

Create depth by using value Patrick J Jones works on overlapping forms, as he explores the illusion of the third dimension using tonal value, Discover how to render a surreal sci-fi character Audra Auclair paints a cyborg concept with bright hues and expressive lines...

How to get a job in games Recruiters from top video game studios reveal what they’re looking for in an artist, and the errors applicants often make, Artist in Residence Diosdado “Dodie” Mondero’s studio is less an art studio and more a journey into the world of a steampunk inventor, Interview: Darren Bacon Halo’s lead concept artist takes us behind the scenes of the AAA-franchise, and talks
studio culture at 343 Industries...

Interview: Vanessa Lemen The American artist and teacher talks about social media acceptability and why
painting is like finding faces in clouds,  Artist in Residence Jean-Sébastien Rossbach talks about his
studio and what it’s like to be surrounded by nature and echoes of pre-history...

Create strong colour contrast: Ricardo Guimaraes as he develops a sci-fi image that employs contrasts in colours to boost its degree of visual impact, Study the greats in Procreate: Gavin O’Donnell explains how analysing the work of the Old Masters is a good way
to improve your artistic abilities...

Software: We test drive Corel’s Painter 2019, and
discover it’s had a makeover, Books: What insights lie within Selling The Movie: The Art of the Film Poster?, Studio Profile: Games Workshop We explore the Nottingham art studio of the tabletop gaming powerhouse...

Interview: Armand Serrano
From failed civil engineer to successful
Disney animator – we talk to the artist
who’s about to strike out on his own, Sketchbook: Genevieve Tsai
Mutants, rockabillies and Pomeranians
with attitude inhabit the pages of this
character designer’s sketchbook...

15 ways to be a better artist Concept artist Eddie Del Rio is on hand to share his tried and tested creative
workflow techniques, Core Skills: Photoshop
Mark White show how Photoshop enables
you to blend and mix colours...

How to be a manga superstar
Want to attract global acclaim for your
manga artwork? We talk to pro artists
who’ve made it big, to see how it’s done, Artist in Residence
Paul Kwon keeps his VR boxing gloves and
nerd-heaven inspiration close at hand,
even when he’s deep in the art zone...

Sketchbook: Bastien Grivet
The look of the future appeals to this artist,
who likes to sketch sleek buildings atop
distant mountain peaks in his spare time, Studio Profile: 5518 Studios
Based in US and Russia, the art production
company tells us how it creates 2D and 3D
art for the video games industry...

Effective costume designs
Paul Gerrard treads the fine line between
concept art and workable costume designs, Learn to paint a surreal portrait
Erik Jones shows how he brings abstract
shapes into his stunning character art...

34 Interview: Tony S Daniel Drawing and writing some of the best comics out there has cemented this artist in the genre’s rich history,Sketchbook: Elijah McNeal
Industrial sci-fi floats this concept artist’s
boat, but he still makes room for the occasional character study...

How fan art can lead to work Illustrators debate the value of fan art and how it can attract paying clients, Interview: Simon Stålenhag This Swedish illustrator balances humdrum reality and fantasy in his art...

Discover how to paint dramatic light and shadows: A hooded figure comes to life in Luisa Preissler's video. Her workshop on page 80 is must-read, Take your greyscale artwork to full colour: Watch how Stephen McGowan adds colour to the mix in Photoshop, then turn to page 72...

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