The journal
Writing on the craft
Reviews, interviews and practical notes for creatives and the studios who hire them.
Building a portfolio that actually gets you hired
Ten projects nobody asked for, or three that answer a brief. We break down what studio leads look for in the first thirty seconds.
August 6, 2026
How studios actually pick collaborators
Availability, taste and trust — in that order. A candid look at how creative teams assemble a roster.
July 30, 2026
The critique that changed the work
Notes from a year of studio reviews: how to give feedback that moves a project forward instead of flattening it.
July 18, 2026
Best Procreate Pencil Brushes: Ultimate List for Creatives
Whether you enjoy art as a hobby or your creativity is what brings in the …
December 29, 2023
Best Comic Inking Brushes Procreate: Top Tools for Artists
The Procreate app stands out as a remarkable tool for creatives who want to take …
December 29, 2023
Best Procreate Sketch Brushes: Ultimate List for Designers & Artists
The Procreate app empowers sketch artists with an easy and intuitive design experience. As more …
December 5, 2023
Best Procreate Brush Pack Bundles: Create Your Digital Toolkit
Procreate Brush Pack Bundles are the best way to start building your digital art kit. …
December 1, 2023
15 Best Procreate Textures: Top Brush Packs for Digital Artists
If you’re anything like us, you know that adding texture to your drawing is a …
December 1, 2023
15 Best Procreate Manga Brushes: Guide For Manga Artists & Illustrators
Manga is an enticing graphic novel style that has unsurprisingly taken millions across the world …
November 14, 2023
Best Procreate Inking Brushes | Comic Pens, Fine Liners & More
If you’re as big of a fan of drawing with ink as we are, you’ve …
October 30, 2023