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3 Reasons You Should Rethink a College Degree as an Artist

As companies move away from a traditional college requirement for job applicants, it's time to rethink what your education could be. Not just to save...

4 Ways Young Artists can Prepare for Success

How does a teenager from Oklahoma learn enough skills to become a 3D weapons artist with opportunities to contribute toward titles such as Call of...

5 Animation Principles You Can't Live Without

From Steamboat Willie to Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse, the key to believable and engaging animation lies not within specific tricks or tech, but in the...

5 Proven Ways to Get a Job as a Digital Artist

Whether you’re a digital artist professional wanting to advance your career, a digital arts student getting ready to graduate, or a hobbyist hoping to turn...

5 Tips for Getting Your Art Noticed

How to Stand Out as a Digital Artist How do you stand out in the crowd as a talented digital artist and get the attention...

5 Tips from Top Digital Artists for Staying Inspired

How to Stay Inspired as a Digital Artist Just like you, digital artists—professionals and students—sometimes feel like they are on an emotional rollercoaster. Sometimes you’re...

Animal Anatomy Production Guide

Introduction Hi, My name is Phu Nguyen, and I’m a Lookdev Artist working for Vinata Animation Studio in Saigon. I was interested in Painting and Drawing when...

Beginner Lessons in 2D Animation

Concept Artist Sofie Gjengstø always wanted to create her own animations, plus her experience as a classical and games artist gave her many foundational skills!...

Chest, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: 10 Steps to Improve Your Sculpting

When it comes to sculpting anatomically accurate human bodies, it's not as easy as 'head, shoulders, knees and toes.' 3D Artist Kristian Weinand learned a...