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Core Skills: Part 1 - Warming Up To Watercolour

Come on in, the water’s fine! Join artist and teacher KELLY MCKERNAN in discovering how to work with, not against, this wonderfully surprising medium

Jerel Dye

Jerel’s been creating sci-fi art and comics since 2009 and has self-published a number of comics and stories for anthologies. He also teaches courses in drawing, cartooning and comics.

First Impressions

This US artist has found new inspiration within the pages of a medieval grimoire.

Cintiq Pro

DOUBLE THE FUN An already strong product category is about to get stronger as Wacom adds two new Cintiqs and a new PC option

Allen Williams

The American illustrator and concept artist tells Gary Evans how he teases out imagery from his subconscious using prose and poetry

Jake Parker

Creatively engaged From illustrating to studying, every aspect of this artist’s studio is designed for a smooth flow of work.

JC Park

The South Korean concept artist tells Gary evans that his best work was on a project which never saw the light of day…

How To Make Social Media Work For You

Going viral Savvy online behaviour can take awareness of your art – and potential sales – to the next level. Julia Sagar talks to pro artists to find out how

John Picacio

Looking forward Find out how this artist maintains his drawing energy, and discover the one thing he doesn’t allow in his studio…

Black Ink

Brush safari A new kind of paint program, with non-traditional brushes and a focus on customisation and experimentation.

Ilya Kuvshinov

Total art This manga artist believes that what you see on a daily basis adds to a visual library of inspiration. Hence the multitude of art on show!

First Impressions Travis Louie

This US illustrator and author takes a pragmatic outlook…

Timothy Von Rueden

The American illustrator describes to Gary Evans the eternal conflict between creating art that means something and art that makes money

Artist Portfolio Jaw Cooper

Life, death, magic and Rupert the perverted chinchilla: Gary Evans steps into the LA-based artist’s alternate reality

Christine Kornacki

A reveal in teal Discover how this children’s book illustrator has assembled a colourful oasis for the perfect work-life balance

Artist 15.6 Pro

AIMING HIGH XP-Pen wants to sit at the top table, next to Apple and Wacom. Should the budget tablet manufacturer be given a menu?

Advanced Concept Art

HIGH CONCEPT Games artist Jakub Kowalczyk takes you from virtual reality to Photoshop as he puts together a dizzying fantasy landscape

How To Get A Job In Games

Level up Recruiters from leading video game studios tell Tom May what they’re looking for in an artist

Darren Bacon

Project pillars, studio culture, and the final five per cent: Halo’s lead concept artist takes Gary Evans behind the scenes of the AAA-franchise

Cd Projekt Red

The Polish studio behind The Witcher series tells Tom May about its move to sci-fi and why it’s the fans that matter

ArtRage 5

NATURAL TALENT For budget-conscious artists wishing to emulate traditional painting techniques on-screen, this software’s hard to beat.

How To Get The Most Out Of Conventions

Pros of cons Fun, sociable and good for your career… conventions have it all. Top artists tell Dom Carter why you need to attend

Nathan Fowkes

Double the fun The digital animation artist and traditional painter makes the most of both mediums in his LA studio

Louie Del Carmen

The Filipino artist tells Gary Evans how he went from dead-end jobs to directing animated movies in five years

Character Art Challenge – Call For Entries

Art contest Design a character to win one-on-one mentorship with a professional concept artist.

The Art Of Rogue One

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Explore the many concepts and behind-the-scenes insights that helped craft the first standalone Star Wars film.

Break Into Children's Illustration

Making magic Julia Sagar dives into the burgeoning world of children’s book illustration to find out what it takes to make it as an artist.

Paul Kidby

Making false teeth, firing flaming arrows and painting magic wossname: the British artist tells Gary Evans about his long and eventful career.

Aaron Miller

Capturing the moment is the key to this American artist’s striking fantasy work, as Nick Carson discovers…

Bring A World To Life With Strong Storytelling

Anna Hollinrake guides you through creating bright environments and worlds filled with colour, story and life.