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![Portrait painting trends; a photo of The Royal Society of Portrait Painters president Anthony Connelly](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DPo3D8eSfW4hjkDGS32DMV-320-80.jpg)
This modern portrait painting trend is unexpected, but necessary
By Ian Dean published
The Royal Society of Portrait Painter's President, Anthony Connolly, reveals what everyone is painting.
![Best drawing app for Android; a mix of app logos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e8JNwwMJA7Jd6iXy5SjVYd-320-80.jpg)
The best drawing app for Android
By Tom May published
Create great digital art, with the best drawing app for Android.
![Illustration of Procreate character design by Rafael Sarmento](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mY8yzAbwpvBrZ8TZigGEP5-320-80.jpg)
Procreate character design: a 14-step workshop
By Rafael Sarmento published
Get thinking creatively with Rafael Sarmento's Procreate character design masterclass.
![Drawing of elf character sheltering from rain under toadstools by Toby Hawksley for how to develop your characters article](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qVGTSxhFBbwcBRFYz9jm4Z-320-80.jpg)
17 tips to develop your characters
By Isabel Armitage published
Isabel Armitage offers 17 tips to develop your characters, with artwork by Toby Hawksley.
![Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 review; a black stylus on a silver laptop](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hMVbNdosRj4Bv7A4evCEHN-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Surface Slim Pen 2 review: neat and clever but needs more support
By Ian Dean published
A beautiful stylus with a narrow use.
![Apple wins animation Oscar; The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s8jYogkshspC9XVBvuzqpE-320-80.jpg)
Apple wins its first animated short Oscar, and it's wonderfully on-brand
By Ian Dean published
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is a perfect fit.
![Manga artist; a mermaid drawn in the manga style](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i7dX6sAq8JNdnhAXy94YEG-320-80.jpg)
Struggling with manga art? Sonia Leong has the answers
By Ian Dean published
Want to be a manga artist or perfect the manga art style? Then seasoned pro Sonia Leong's new book can help.
![drawing of a woman drinking through a straw on an ipad](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9EyTt4hppsMKHVuYZjk2K9-320-80.jpg)
12 digital drawing exercises video is one of YouTube's hidden treasures
By Kerrie Hughes published
Digital art just got a whole lot easier.
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