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Writing on the craft
Reviews, interviews and practical notes for creatives and the studios who hire them.

Artist Interview: Chantelle Janse van Rensburg
Interviewing South African illustrators and artists is one of the highlights of working at Pixelsmith …
September 13, 2021

What Makes A Design Good? – Podcast Episode 01 with Gavin Knox.
Even with the right tools, sometimes designs just don’t work. You can invest in the …
September 13, 2021

Artist Interview: Ian Vicknair
Once again our Pixelsmith Studios team was lucky enough to sit down and chat with …
September 9, 2021

Artist Interview: Allan Gaunt from La Mora Labs
Discovering tips and tricks from creatives is one of the highlights of being on the …
September 9, 2021

Artist Interview: Ryan Van Eyk
There’s nothing the Pixelsmith Studios team loves more than chatting to South African Illustrators. We …
September 9, 2021

How to get started as a Comic Book Artist
Whether you’re itching to write your own comic, draw your own comic, or draw comics …
September 8, 2021

10 Best Digital Notepads of 2024 | Electronic Notebooks & More
If you’re anything like us at Pixelsmith, you’re a hands-on kinda person who likes to …
September 8, 2021

Best Digital Writing Pad for Laptop 2024 | 7 Electronic Notebooks
As our personal lives and work environments become increasingly digital, paper notepads and pens are …
September 7, 2021

Best Monitor for Graphic Design 2024: 4K, Art & Animation
Most, if not all, enthusiasts of graphic design and animation have experienced issues with computer …
September 7, 2021

Best Tablet for Animation in 2024: 11 Top Drawing Tablet Options
Considering most of our lives are moving online, it was only a matter of time …
August 19, 2021