Character design

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Big Bird from Sesame Street is small

Relax, Big Bird is big again

By Joseph Foley published

But why was he small?

Character Design
Character design

How to simplify figures for animation

By Jackie Droujko published

The process behind creating simple yet appealing characters for animation.

2D Animation
Nightwing Discowing costume

Official DC art revives flamboyant Nightwing costume

By Natalie Fear published

It's a sparkling return for Discowing.

Character Design
Day in the life, Jerad Marantz; a man in glasses

A day in the life: creature designer Jerad Marantz

By Ian Dean published

The Zack Snyder and Marvel creature concept artist shares the benefits of creating art for personal projects.

Creative Careers
Princess Peach

I’m obsessed with the new Princess Peach character designs

By Natalie Fear published

Tag yourself, I’m Cowgirl Peach.

Character Design
Godzilla standing in the ocean

People are only just noticing this hilarious Godzilla character design flaw

By Daniel John published

It's all in the legs.

Character Design
Mean girls movie poster

Is Mean Girls another example of nostalgia killing creativity?

By Natalie Fear published

It's a millennial movie dressed in Gen Z clothing.

Movies & TV Shows
Procreate tutorial

How to add pop to your character art

By Alix Harris published

A step-by-step guide to creating vibrant portraits that provide personality for your characters.

Character Design
Mickey Mouse

Disney's original Mickey to become royalty free in 2024

By Natalie Fear published

(Just mind the multiple caveats.)

Character Design
Making Remnant 2; a demon creature on a throne

Remnant 2's artists reflect on using Unreal Engine 5: "We're like the pioneers"

By Ian Dean published

The story behind making Remnant 2 with Gunfire Games' Colin Post and Josh Gudmundsen.

Video Game Design
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