Benedict Brain searches his archives for the inspiration to escape winter’s creative doldrum

Explore ideas to pay homage to your favourite characters while making sure your own unique style shines through

ImagineFX takes a bigger-picture look at fan art and the challenges and possibilities that it poses for creativity

This artist likes to take a reference photo and run with it – changing elements here and there, and having fun in the process

A love of fantasy encouraged this artist to create his own worlds

MODERN ART OCFORD/SUZANNE TREISTER; SUZANNE TREISTER, COURTESY OF ...