A character designed by Swolfchan using PixelSquid objects and the Procreate app on an iPad.

Tutorial: Building a Character from PixelSquid Objects in Procreate

PixelSquid objects can be rotated and downloaded from our website interface (no plugin necessary), meaning the full library is suitable for any program that can open PNG file formats, like the popular Procreate app for iPad! Follow along with freelance illustrator Swolfchan as he constructs a character using PixelSquid images in Procreate! Tools used within this process: iPad Pro, Procreate, …

Featured Artists Homepage

Outstanding Artwork Featured on PixelSquid Homepage

Returning PixelSquid users probably noticed the much anticipated improvements made to the PixelSquid plugin for Adobe Photoshop during Adobe MAX last week. In conjunction with the plugin update, the PixelSquid team also introduced new imagery to our website homepage. We are taking this opportunity to feature the outstanding artists that use PixelSquid and make this imagery possible.   Monica Sauro …

Final Alien Tomb by Kenny Callicutt

Finding Balance with Concept Artist Kenny Callicutt

PixelSquid is pleased to welcome our guest author, professional concept artist Kenny Callicutt. Kenny previously authored a post about his technical process. This time Kenny’s demonstration is of his creative process and how he uses his tools to bolster creative balance between his professional artwork and his personal artwork. For the last 10+ years, I’ve worked as a concept artist …

Megalodon by Ponte Ryuurui

Why Designer Ponte Ryuurui Loves PixelSquid

We recently checked back in with one of our favorite PixelSquid power users, Ponte Ryuurui. Previously, we chatted with the Tokyo-based artist about his stellar speed paints for his Youtube channel. In this more recent video, Ryuurui constructs a terrifying underwater battle between a submarine and megalodon. Thalassophobia, anyone? Watch the full video below and read our interview with the …

Paul Trani Self Portrait

A Chat with Paul Trani, Adobe Evangelist

We are very excited to have the opportunity to interview Paul Trani, Principal Worldwide Creative Cloud Evangelist for Adobe and PixelSquid user! Paul recently demonstrated PixelSquid in a Photoshop Masterclass video and was happy to answer questions about his process, his teachings, and melding 2D and 3D art techniques. PixelSquid: Tools like Dimension and PixelSquid have made 3D more accessible …