A new breed of 3D artist is taking digital portraiture beyond the real in search of a different kind of perfection. In this special showcase, Olivier Ponsonnet reveals the creative decisions that underpin his work.
Create convincing results when mapping artwork on to any surface in Photoshop. regular Derek Lea explores the underrated Displace filter and employs a strategic array of Blending Modes.
Selecting fine strands of hair is one of the trickiest jobs - and it's so hard to find bald models! Here Justin Maller shows you some clever techniques for making accurate selections of complex subjects.
This month, Our panel of experts provides tips to help you produce 3D illustrations quicker and more flexibly: from the use of stock assets to vital tricks.
Adding a distressed, weathered look to your artwork is very much in vogue these days, and it's easy to achieve using Photoshop's Live Trace and Pathfinder features. Mark Mayers explains how
"Inspiration is about having the courage to explore the world, and especially the processes that take place in your own mind." Romania-based artist Matei Apostolescu tells Ed Ricketts about his journey.
Autodesk is the application of choice for making and exporting textures all set for. In the final part of our Photoshop tutorial, Paul Wyatt teaches you the techniques you need.
The gap between working with pixels and vectors in Illustrator and Photoshop is closing rapidly, thanks to Smart Objects. Derek Lea explains all while creating a highly textured yet vector-sharp masterpiece.