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Tackling abuse in the art industry
Under pressure Ruth Hamilton takes a closer look at predatory behaviour that’s hit headlines recently, and what we can all do to turn the industry into a safe, fair space for all artists
7 min |
Christmas 2020
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SAM NASSOUR
The Syrian artist tells Gary Evans why it’s important to learn the art rules, then break those rules and find your own voice
10 min |
Christmas 2020
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VARNISH ACRYLICS & CREATE TEXTURES
Illustrator DAVID BODY reveals how to go about varnishing your acrylic paintings, and also covers techniques for generating textures in the popular medium
3 min |
Christmas 2020
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Procreate CREATE DYNAMIC PERSPECTIVE
Mike Corriero covers forced perspective, composition, and posing creatures and characters to produce dynamic art
6 min |
Christmas 2020
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Procreate BRING TEXTURE TO YOUR CHARACTERS
Capturing human nature and telling a story is key to Oona Holtane’s character design work. Here she reveals how she tackles both concepts
9 min |
Christmas 2020
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Gaea
WORLD BUILDING We discover if the future of CG terrain design lies in the direction of Gaea
2 min |
Christmas 2020
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Enerjax
Welcome sight Favourite pieces of art cover the walls of this illustrator’s bright studio, based in the Chicago suburbs
5 min |
Christmas 2020
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PAINT FUTURISTIC PORTRAIT ART
Mel Milton on why he thinks like a sculptor when working with values before he adds colour to his portrait piece
5 min |
Christmas 2020
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First Impressions
This US artist reveals where things finally ‘clicked’ for him…
3 min |
Christmas 2020
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First Impressions Christine Kornacki
Learn what YA novel had a strong effect on this US illustrator
3 min |
December 2020
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Traditional art skills & Procreate - LOSE YOURSELF IN ILLUSTRATION
Audra Auclair shares why spontaneity and embracing big changes can not only be freeing, but also help to improve the final piece
5 min |
December 2020
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Photoshop & Procreate - USE COMPOSITION TO BOOST DRAMA
Storyboard artist Klaus Scherwinski applies compositional techniques to give a dramatic scene more impact
4 min |
December 2020
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Kamochiruu
Camille Tran, known as Kamochiruu online, is a freelance illustrator and character designer whose influences include anime, games, and horror. “I love creating dark, intricate and whimsical works that people can get drawn into.”
1 min |
December 2020
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JUSTIN GERARD
Gary Evans discovers that this artist is happy to talk about exotic shrimp, bad business decisions and his former life as a roofer, but not his art…
10+ min |
December 2020
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Deco Pro Medium
DO THE MATH Is a drawing tablet a third of the price of an equivalent Wacom only as third as good? We test XP-Pen’s latest device to find out
3 min |
December 2020
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Francesca Resta
Francesca’s love for fantasy and science fiction novels drives her art. She paints digital book covers for both US and Italian publishers such as Penguin/Putnam, Simon & Schuster, Sourcebooks, Mondadori and Giunti.
1 min |
December 2020
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Jamie Wells
“My work is formed from streams of consciousness as it evolves and flows through a meditative process,” says Jamie. She creates surreal traditional pieces with a dark ethereal twist as commentary on the human experience.
1 min |
December 2020
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Christopher Bretz
Toronto-based Chris is a freelance illustrator, concept artist and art director with a background in the video games industry. He likes to draw traditionally as well as digitally, with a focus on lighting and value.
1 min |
December 2020
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3D Techniques For Concept Art
Concept artist and tutor Jad Saber discusses how he uses 3D and 2D software alongside references to create realistic vis-dev artworks
4 min |
November 2020
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10 Tips To Improve Your Drawings
Acclaimed artist Karl Kopinski shares his sketching and drawing advice, based on his personal experiences and career in the illustration industry
5 min |
November 2020
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Medusa Dollmaker
Making room This artist works from her home in the Spanish countryside while dealing with inquisitive cats
2 min |
November 2020
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GET MORE FROM COLOUR STUDIES
Donglu Yu reveals that by painting different types of rock formations in nature, you can boost your knowledge of colour, light and volume
6 min |
November 2020
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IRIS COMPIET
Aged seven, Iris read a “forbidden” book and dreamt of becoming an artist. Making that dream a reality took 30 years, discovers Gary Evans
10 min |
November 2020
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PAINT LIKE TURNER
Want to achieve a Turner-esque seascape, full of movement, with a glowing, dramatic sky? SARAH JANE BROWN shows you how
7 min |
November 2020
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First Impressions
Learn why this New England artist is keen to slow down her painting process
2 min |
November 2020
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What do art directors want?
Wish list Art directors at leading studios reveal to Tom May what they’re looking for in new recruits
4 min |
November 2020
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FX Pose
SHOWCASING THE FINEST TRADITIONAL ARTISTS
2 min |
October 2020
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Procreate USE DYNAMIC LINES IN YOUR ARTWORK
Character designer and 2D concept artist Pietmaen reveals how using dynamic lines and curves can help to give your art extra visual impact
3 min |
October 2020
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Photoshop: STORYTELLING IN YOUR SCI-FI ART
Art director Carlo Arellano breaks down his design process as he illustrates a science fiction environment with a sense of adventure
2 min |
October 2020
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ZBrush, Keyshot, Photoshop & Painter CREATE SURREAL PORTRAIT ART
Ken Coleman explains his “rinse wash repeat” approach to surreal portraiture using 3D models, textures and brushes
6 min |