Which Element is Your Favourite? Afternoon all! I know I say if almost every month, but at Hawthornearts we really do love great stories. And right now we are jumping all in on the latest entry in the animated Avatar series (not the blue people). Avatar: Seven Havens just dropped and so many fans of the original two series - The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra - are a hive of discussion theories and analysis. And we couldn't help but jump in! Just as a side note:

Do you love a good book? Maybe you don't even like reading, but you like a fully stocked shelf with amazing covers, illustrations, and sprayed edges? Well Art books have the best of both worlds! Art books are some of the most exciting books on our shelves, especially "Art of..." books. Not only are they visually amazing, but they also contain extra lore, and a window into the thinking, production and process behind the scenes of a series, game, movie or comic. There's a great

Are you ready for the coming season? Afternoon! We know a lot of you are like us and absolutely love anime, so we just wanted to check in and make sure that you are ready for the Autumn/Fall 2026 anime season. There are so many great new and returning series that we're looking forward to, so here's a few that we know people are talking about non-stop right now: Apothecary Diaries Season 3 We've only started this series recently, but we're enjoying all the shenanigans. W

Graphics tablets are the main tool of a Digital Artist, and picking the right one is no easy easy (or cheap) undertaking. So whether its animation, 3D modelling, illustration or graphic design, here's a list of graphic tablets that you may want to check out as you continue on your artistic journey. Drawing tablet with buttons - e.g. UGEE M708 ( Affilate links) This is the perfect starting point for young and beginner artists. It has jsut what you need, the ability to draw on

GCSE Art is as rigorous and tough as every other GCSE qualification out there. I've been teaching for over ten years, and got an A* in both my GCSEs and A-levels, so trust me when I say small things can make a big difference! While your teachers and schools will do all they can to make sure you have everything you need, having your own set of materials that you can use both at home and at school is a great idea and often the sign of a dedicated and potentially very successful

Sabele, Adventurers! Hi Everyone, Or should I say Sabele, which means "Hello" in J'karo! As some of you may know, I don't just work on my own projects, I also do work for various clients across different industries and media. And it has been my pleasure to have worked as an artist for Jordan Hampton, a fantasy author, linguist, and the mastermind behind The Word of Y'Neshu book series: an exciting fantasy adventure featuring gifted people powered by fully functional langu

So you're working on an exciting new project - a dark fantasy story, a dystopian sci-fi, or a whimsical fairy tale romance - but you're not quite sure where how to set up your power system. Well, read on, because I'm going to help you organise this with five simple considerations: Setting the Baseline: "Peak Human" Ability If you're in a world where humans are just humans, then how far does their strength and abilities go? Can these humans be hit with hammers, squish right do

Creating stories is hard, creating comic books can be even harder. But you can most certainly do it, and in this brief blog post, I'm going to tell you how. Get it on paper Ideas that stay in your head often end up living there. Get them onto the page - physical or digital - whether it be a drawing a mindmap, a conversation between two characters. That leap is the first step. Figure out what you need Not all comic creators are writers and not all comic creators are artists. S

It's 2026 and there's never been a better time to be a creative! Let me tell you why. The creative industries are off to a strong start this year with lots of innovative and new ways to share art, create community, and enjoy the experience as both a consumer and a maker. With the rise of AI generated visuals, writing and audio, there has been growing fear among creatives and their audience alike as to whether there really is a future for artists and the arts as a whole. Well

As an artist likely at the beginning of your journey, whether it be GCSE, A-level or University level. Sometimes you may wonder - what type of creative will I grow to become? Will I be super commercial, will I fight for causes great and small - creating work that contributes to a something greater than myself. It's good to have these discussions. Vital even. This is a journey you will have to make on personally, and a question only you can answer for yourself. But no matter w

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To read the updated list, click here! So you’ve made the choice to pick Art GCSE and now you’re wondering: “Do I need to buy anything?”. The honest answer is no, no you don’t. In England it’s your school’s job to supply you with the basics that you need to pass. But if you want to make your life a lot easier, improve at a faster rate, and give yourself more opportunities to raise your grade; then I highly suggest spending a little bit of money on equipment. The reasons for th