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5 new Windows tools for creative pros

By Tom May

If Windows is part of your creative workflow, you need to take a look at these new apps, all released in the last few weeks.

10 great uses of whitespace in web design

By Tom May

Don’t try to cram everything into one small area. Follow these great examples, and use whitespace to let your content breathe.

6 hot illustration trends of 2016

By Tom May

We look back at some of the biggest trends in illustration over the last 12 months.

10 great uses of graphic design in Christmas ads

By Tom May

These seasonal print ads all harness the power of great graphic design to make their point effectively.

What NOT to get a graphic designer for Christmas

By Nick Carson

If you want to remain on the designer in your life's Christmas card list, here are the gifts to avoid.

8 tried-and-tested ways to unlock your creativity

By Tom May

Stuck in a creative rut? Here are 8 proven strategies you can pursue.

5 steps to upselling your freelance services

By Tom May

Follow these tips and get more work from existing design clients

The 6 best new UX tools of 2016

By Tom May

We bring together the best new UX tools of the year in one post. Could they save you time and effort?

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PASS Color hybrid paints

By James Gurney

Art Review: Is it a watercolour or is it a gouache? We put ShinHan's latest concoction to the test.

10 reasons not to date a designer

By Rob Carney

Graphic Design Some designers border on the undateable. Here are some of the most common reasons why...

The 20 best music videos of 2016

By Sammy Maine

Video Featuring everyone from big pop stars to lesser known acts, here are our favourite music videos from the past 12 months.

Win the latest and greatest MacBook Pro!

By Creative Bloq Staff

Offer There’s no computer more powerful and capable than the Macbook Pro, and the latest version adds a new twist on the keyboard. Enter to win it today!

Choose a website builder: 16 top tools

By Joseph O

Web Design Want to build a website without needing to write any code? We select the best website builders to bring your vision to life.

4 important tips for painting a still life scene

By Sara Forlenza

Art Learn how to create the illusion of realistic still life illustration with these handy step-by-step tips.

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Discover the easiest way to build your own apps for free

By Jim McCauley

Apps Want to make cool stuff? Remix existing apps to create your own masterpieces with Gomix.

Download 9 Star Wars-themed magazines today!

By Creative Bloq Staff

Offer We're celebrating the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with these special Star Wars issues for free on your iPad and iPhone.

Tech giant challenges students with exciting new VR project

By Dom Carter

3D The National Film and Television School has teamed up with AMD to deliver a series of virtual reality projects.

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10 top web design books for Christmas 2016

By Tanya Combrinck

Book Here are some of the best web design books that came out in 2016 – add them to your reading list now!

5 golden rules of self-promotion

By Julia Sagar

Career Cut through the noise with these top tips for creating profile-building promotional projects.

The blurred lines of branding

By Michael Johnson

Branding Following the release of his new book demystifying the branding process, Michael Johnson reveals why his so-called 'step 2.5' is crucial to success.

9 top tips for drawing in black and white

By Bobby Chiu

Art Whether you prefer pen, pencil or marker, black and white drawings present unique challenges and possibilities.

Inspiration

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Win the latest and greatest MacBook Pro!

By Creative Bloq Staff

Offer There’s no computer more powerful and capable than the Macbook Pro, and the latest version adds a new twist on the keyboard. Enter to win it today!

Share images with ease with CloudApp

By Creative Bloq Staff

Apps Get a one-year subscription to the cloud sharing service trusted by Silicon Valley's biggest companies.

10 memes that all designers will understand

By Jim McCauley

Graphic Design Call off the search; we've found your new favourite Instagram account.

Latest Reviews

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PASS Color hybrid paints

By James Gurney

Art Review: Is it a watercolour or is it a gouache? We put ShinHan's latest concoction to the test.

Master the art of Speed Painting: Digital Painting Techniques

By Tom May

Digital Art REVIEW: Leading concept artists demonstrate the essential art of speed painting, with tips and insight to help you work faster.

Redshift 2.0

By Mike Griggs

3D REVIEW: The latest version of Redshift solidifies its place as one of the most highly regarded render engines.

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How to sculpt and pose a cartoon head in ZBrush

By Francis-Xavier Martins

ZBrush From concept to finished piece, here's to how to create a goofy-looking purple orc from scratch.

Top tips to refine your hand-drawn illustration techniques

By Miss Led

Illustration Following the launch of her new video tutorial series, award-winning illustrator Miss Led shares her insights and advice.

How to paint a vibrant floral still life

By Sylvia Paul

Art Creating a "free" floral painting with vibrant colours and rich textures, using brushes and a palette knife.

Create quality digital copies of your art

By Nicolette Hamilton

Art If you want to share your art, whether via email, posting online, or making prints, you'll need to digitise it first. Here's how.