A laptop or computer with snazzy animation software may be the best option for people who are serious about starting a career in animation. However, if you want something to practice drawing and ...

The iPad has come a long way in the past few years, especially with the introduction of Apple's M-series processors into the lineup. With the power of desktop computers in such a tiny form factor, the ...

The Android platform is filled with a variety of apps ranging from games to art based, so there’s never really a shortage of the best cartoon photo app. However, there are several apps to make your ...

Building on its award-winning debut, Procreate Dreams 2 introduces highly requested tools like selections, transform, and expanded frame-by-frame animation.

As an animation professor at the School of Visual Arts, I try to keep abreast of all the latest animation how-to books. There are many books—excellent and otherwise—that are published regularly, but ...

Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. Adobe ...

Apps that offer creative outlets, particularly those including quick sketching and guided drawing, are becoming a practical tool for users looking for a way to unwind without slipping into passive ...

The Surface Pro is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop that transforms into a digital canvas when paired with the Surface Pen. As a graphic designer, illustrator or artist looking to take your creativity mobile ...

Chromebooks are multipurpose devices used by a variety of users, from students to professionals. You can use a Chromebook for studying, taking notes, drawing, writing blogs, etc. Most Chromebooks are ...

Graphics suites like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are excellent choices for designers and digital creators because of their free plugins and other powerful features. However, they aren't cheap, and ...

Learning to draw has long been seen as a skill that only naturally gifted artists can have, yet the desire to create remains universal. However, because of this belief, many beginners stall at the ...

Sketching is a form of visual thinking that exercises the mind and body, and it’s easy to turn your tablet into a portable art studio. By J. D. Biersdorfer “Any one who can learn to write, can learn ...