Character design

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2D meets 3D; smiling girl with arms raised

How 2D digital art and 3D animation workflows are merging

By Tanya Combrinck published

From concept art to VFX and animation, studios and individual artists alike now merge 2D and 3D art techniques.

Digital Art
The Minecraft Movie sheep

People are getting tired of janky CGI movie creatures

By Natalie Fear published

Realistic or fun design, pick a side.

CGI
Zara H's The Song of Achilles

2D art of the week: Zara H

By ImagineFX staff published

Inside the artist's stunning character illustration inspired by games, horror and fantasy.

Art
The Vatican's new mascot Luce

The Vatican's new 'pop culture' anime mascot raises eyebrows

By Daniel John published

'Luce' is the Catholic church's latest foray into youth culture.

Character Design

This Charlie Brown character design secret is a real head-scratcher

By Daniel John published

The creator of Garfield reveals how the Peanuts characters have some fascinating flaws.

Character Design
Esteban Guzman's piece "Comradery"

2D art of the week: Esteban Guzman

By ImagineFX staff published

Inside the artist's dark mystery-inspired comic and manga art.

Digital Art
Haiyang art

2D art of the week: Haiyang

By ImagineFX staff published

Inside the concept designer's magical world inspired by mysterious cultures and curiosity for the world around him.

Digital Art
image of dogs a person and a car in blue, yellow and red

Warm up exercises for drawing: create better characters with these quick exercises

By Stephanie Rizo published

Stuck staring at a blank page? Try these quick drawing exercises to get your creative juices flowing.

Art
Over the Garden Wall 10th anniversary stop motion special

I’m already emotional for the stop-motion Over the Garden Wall anniversary special

By Natalie Fear published

Creator Patrick McHale teams up with animation legend Aardman.

3D Animation
Key art from Ghost of Yōtei

"If you don't like it, don't buy it", former Sony Interactive boss says of Ghost of Yōtei character design 'controversy'

By Joe Foley published

Finally a voice of reason.

Video Game Design
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