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2D meets 3D: How the workflows are merging
Interdimensional As VFX and animation evolve and tools become more accessible, Tanya Combrinck asks whether the separation between the mediums is reducing
5 min |
January 2025
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Jan Wessbecher
Dominic Carter talks to the visual artist about creating his own comic and why sketchbooks are great for creative experiments
9 min |
Christmas 2024
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Kyounghwan Kim
The Korean character concept artist speaks to Dominic Carter about staying open to ideas and the value of drawing regularly
5 min |
Christmas 2024
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Slawek Fedorczuk
Dominic Carter talks to the concept artist about what keeps him motivated and the advantages of using physical sketchbooks.
10 min |
Christmas 2024
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Raquel M. Varela
Raquel is inspired by magic, fantasy and fairy tales. She loves designing female characters from distant worlds. \"My greatest reference is Loish's art, thanks to her I learned to draw the movement and fluidity I like to convey.\"
1 min |
November 2024
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Estrela Lourenço
Estrela is a children's book author and illustrator. Her work is influenced by her background in character animation and storyboards for clients such as Cartoon Network, and she channels comic strips like Calvin and Hobbes.
1 min |
November 2024
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Daria Widermanska
Daria, also known as Anako, has been drawing for as long as she can remember. Inspired by Disney and classic anime, she loves creating new characters and often finds that a single sketch can spark a unique story.
1 min |
November 2024
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Allen Douglas
Allen has been painting professionally since 1994 for the publishing and gaming industries. Inspired by folklore, he distorts the size, relationships and environments of animals, and calls his paintings 'unusual wildlife'.
1 min |
November 2024
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Thaddeus Robeck
Thaddeus has been drawing from the moment he could hold a pencil, but it was the 2020 lockdowns that gave him the time to focus on honing his skills.
1 min |
November 2024
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DRAW FASCINATING SYMBOLIC ARTWORK
Learn how JULIÁN DE LA MOTA creates a composition from his imagination with a focus on crafting figures, volumetric modelling, and light and shadow
5 min |
November 2024
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First Impressions
The artist talks about his journey into the mythological world
2 min |
November 2024
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CREATIVE STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY
Co-founder and creative force André Luís talks about the ethos and evolution of Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn
5 min |
November 2024
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Gigi Murakami
Shock and terror! Step into the world of the American horror manga artist, where her tastes are on full display
2 min |
November 2024
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The path to the top at a video games company
No cheat codes required Tanya Combrinck finds out exactly what it takes to make the leap from burgeoning student to game-shaping art director
5 min |
November 2024
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12 TIPS TO DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTERS
Animation artist Brian Weisz gives an inside look at his work, offering insight on drawing exercises, ideation and key principles of design
6 min |
November 2024
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BUILD ATMOSPHERE IN ILLUSTRATION
Take your art to the next level with Eugenia Vi as she talks through vital techniques for setting a mood in your work
6 min |
November 2024
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PUSH COLOURS WHILE PAINTING
Richard Lay recommends gradually developing a vibrant palette when creating your next artwork
1 min |
November 2024
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CREATE EPIC ARTWORK FOR AN RPG COVER
Antonio De Luca shares the key elements that went into crafting an attention-grabbing Gandalf piece
3 min |
November 2024
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PAINT PORTRAITS WITH URBAN STYLE
Bring a touch of street chic to your artwork as Alvaro Escobar explains his process for creating expressive, stylised portraits
4 min |
November 2024
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PHOTOBASH FIERCE PROMOTIONAL ART
Lina Sidorova explains the techniques that she used to create a dramatic promo piece for fantasy video game Dragon Nest
5 min |
August 2024
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DESIGN STYLISED BLENDER WORLDS
Andrés Aponte teaches you how to integrate the free 3D app into your worldbuilding and visual development processes
6 min |
August 2024
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CREATE A PENCIL PORTRAIT SKETCH
Illustrator Brooks Kim puts methods from the masters into practice as he details the making of his Procreate drawing
4 min |
August 2024
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THE ART OF NATHAN FOWKES
Dominic Carter talks to the concept pro about getting the most out of his sketchbooks, and the cusp of huge change facing artists
7 min |
August 2024
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The best of Vertex
Artists reunited We reflect on a fantastic day meeting our incredible digital art community and learning from so many talented speakers
2 min |
August 2024
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Life with a small animation studio
Size matters Tanya Combrinck looks at how being tasked to do more with less at a small studio can make you a better animator
5 min |
August 2024
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A Tribute To Akira Toriyama
Remembering a legend Artists from across the world pay homage to the influential manga artist and genius creator of Dragon Ball
3 min |
June 2024
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First Impressions
The illustrator reveals his journey through the world of art
4 min |
June 2024
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DEVELOP 3D SKILLS FOR CONCEPT ART
Gaëlle Seguillon creates a breathtaking fantasy environment by combining a selection of techniques within her workflow
5 min |
June 2024
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DRAW FUTURISTIC VEHICLE DESIGNS
John A. Frye uses just a single brush to transform his messy thumbnail into a bold and colourful hard-surface creation
5 min |
June 2024
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PART 5: SIMPLIFY THE VALUE SCALE
Charlie Pickard introduces his top advice for achieving strong values in your artwork to create clear and powerful imagery
6 min |