Artist Kelton Sears on storytelling through GIFs with his wonky web comic Trash Mountain
Seattle-based GIF artist Kelton Sears talks about the future of narrative, recycling web garbage and taking on the system with a trashy new animated comic.
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Animator Katy Wang on her emotional film for poet Yrsa Daley-Ward's heartbreaking new memoir
Katy used the concept of a "dark fairytale" to promote the British poet’s new book, which explores her own painful childhood, sexuality, addiction and identity.
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45 best Illustrator tutorials
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Hattie Stewart on Painting a Huge, Bright Artwork You Can Lie On and Relax
Hattie discusses the concept, composition and creation of a new artwork across the floor at the Now Gallery in London, where you can lie and look up at yourself in the mirror on the ceiling.
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How a Google Street View-style guide to one of the world's most crowded islands was created
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Alex Bartsch's photographs retracing reggae LP covers' original locations are now published as a book
Alex Bartsch trekked across London for two years to capture 42 reggae covers in front of where they were originally shot between 1967 and 1987. Now the project has been published into a book and will be exhibiting across the UK over the summer.
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Illustrator Thibaud Herem on how he draws detailed, puzzling mazes and labyrinths
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10 Best Photo Editing Apps for iPad
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Learn Sketch: The best paid and free online courses
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Best animation software and apps for UI and UX design
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Illustrator Weitong Mai on the beauty of linework, finding your focus and tattooed cats
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Image Engine VFX supervisor Robin Hackl on how big-budget television is changing the industry
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'None of us need to be alone': Illustrators' raw and honest accounts of how they've coped with mental illness
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These new Game of Thrones VFX breakdowns show how the dragons, epic battles, armadas and castles were created
More Game of Thrones VFX breakdowns have just been released, featuring the work of Rodeo FX, Image Engine, Illoura, Mackevision, Zoic and more.
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UK art and design grads shows 2018: Dates & locations
See when and where graphic design, illustration, photography and visual communication degree shows are happening across the UK.
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Franklin O’Toole: "My new way of looking at things keeps me happy, motivated and hopeful"
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Charlene Chua on having depression in a culture that saw it as 'taboo'
As part of our in-depth look at mental illness among illustrators, Charlene is one of eight artists who has shared their experiences to provide insight and encouragement.
