Technique focus

The Lost Bear Studios founder on the spark behind his passion, why he keeps a secret sketchbook and his advice for budding artists

I’VE BEEN DEVELOPING A PORTRAIT STYLE of painting that combines realistic female characters in surrealistic backdrops. The women are usually built through a collage-style process; borrowing eyes, nose

We discover the secret recipe behind the illustrator’s unique style and how she uses her sketchbook as a medium to test out new tools

Mastering the use of masking tape is key to the application of complex livery schemes. Dave Lowery shares the processes involved.

I knew at a very young age I was an artist. It was a calling for me. I was also fortunate to have a mentor in my teenage years; he was an accomplished artist and professor of art at a local college. H

The expert illustrator shares his story, tells us about his sketching habits, and gives an insight into his workflow for creating stunning book covers