Latest articles by Alice Pattillo
European Comic festival backs down over 'sexist shortlist' boycott
Angoulême adds women creators to lifetime achievement award shortlist following protest.
Learn how to draw with these tutorial sketchbooks
Beginning as a handbook to aid in car and shoe design, the IDRAW series of sketchbook and reference guides has extended to include comics and, most recently, manga to its portfolio.
5 last-minute Xmas gifts digital artists will love
If you are struggling to find the perfect gift for the artist in your life, look no further.
The secrets of seasonal horror Krampus revealed
If you're hankering after an alternative Christmas film, Krampus may be just the thing.
Iconic Disney characters swap genders
Artist TT Brett gender swaps some of world's best-loved Disney characters – and it's brilliant!
Disturbingly funny viral comics to be animated
Joan Cornellà's work isn't for the faint of heart, but it shines a light on society that can't help but make you both flinch and chuckle
Spoof Star Wars posters make the perfect playful Christmas gift
Joshua Budich pays homage to Olly Moss' Star Wars posters using the Spaceballs universe.
Is this interactive site the future of comics?
Redemption: The Challenge is an online next generation motion comic, complete with animation and soundtrack.
10 top cartoons reimagined in real life
Classic cartoon characters undergo a redesign in these beautiful illustrations.
Does it pay to specialise as an artist?
Is it a case of Jack (or Jane) of all trades or should you dip your toes in many waters as an artist?
New project allows the blind to appreciate art masterpieces
Unseen art are allowing the blind the experience of viewing art masterpieces
How to give your character a great beard
Maintain the direction of the beard hair with your brushstrokes, and build up from the bigger shapes towards the single hairs and highlights.
When is it okay to work for free?
Exploitation vs exposure: how can you tell when working for free will actually benefit you?
10 posters that sum up designer problems
Can you identify with any of these poster designs?
Google Play Books updates with dedicated comic reading mode
The new Google Play Books features animated flip books to re-create the feel of reading a physical comics on the move
How to create a game that'll get you noticed
Friday the 13th creator, Sean S Cunningham reached out personally to give the guys the go-head to use his franchise's title
11 spooky illustrations to get you in the spirit of Halloween
This gothic-flavoured art will tickle your creative taste buds.
Marvel illustrator makes videogame and comic worlds collide
Shane Davies' new creation is a unique retro-styled mashup of comics and video games.
What artists want from The Force Awakens
"Please, no Death Star 3!" cries official Star Wars comics artist, Hugh Fleming. Image ©Lucasfilm Ltd
Official Star Wars poster and trailer revealed
The official poster for The Force Awakens has been released, along with the full trailer – excitement overload!
Young amputees can now get Disney-sanctioned prosthetic limbs
Disney and UK robotics company Open Bionics team up to create 3D-printed bionic hands.
Disney artists bid to recapture classic hand-drawn animation
Hallabaloo is a handdrawn film that hopes to help preserve the dying art of 2D animation.
13 inspirational comic artists to follow on Instagram
These comic book artists are making us swoon with their inspiring Instagram snaps.
