Some month ago we bring an article, where we introduce how is possible to transfer your sketch to your computer. This is allowed by Wacom's most recent device: the Inkling. he Inkling is a pen that is equipped with a transmitter that captures movements made on paper and transmits them to its own storage device where these movements are processed into corresponding digital images. This device is ideal for all traditional artists who have not yet warmed up to the idea of working with touch tablets. 

New issue of Blenderart Magazine, called “ Character Building”, is out. Latest issue is focused on what makes a great character. Becuase it not depend only of moving or to give the appearance of life and possibly intelligence, isn`t? In Blenderart Magazine you can find more than articles and tutorials, but some great character models for you to play with as well as a bonus surprise with adding some a little fun of course.You can download it when you follow link at the end of this article.

The last issue of 3D Artist is out and includes many great content featuring how to create hard surfaces using Booleans in GroBoto, tips for texturing, the art of Halo, Aardman Animations’ Arthur Christmas and more. The issue is full packed with 32 pages of tutorials like creating a character from concept using ZBrush and SoftImage, exploring a brand new way of creating hard surfaces using Booleans in GroBoto and constructing a sci-fi landscape with help from the experts. We’ve also got the second and final part of our Rat Rod tutorial; Alex Villarreal talks textures, lighting and rendering your kickass hot rod.

This training provided by Dover Studios provides visual effects artists with an introduction to texturing and surface materials in Maya. The third edition has been updated and features crystal clear 1080p high definition video. Visual artists Andrew Hazelden and Russell Hazelden will explain and share countless tips and techniques that will help you create realistic surface materials. The training begins with an overview of the many render nodes available in the Hypershade. Topics included; exploring common material attributes, shading models, specular highlights, texture mapping, 3D projections, IPR rendering and raytracing. Both the Maya Software and Mental Ray renderers are used throughout the video.