The Exquisite Corpse breaks the habit of over-planning and loosens the grip of authorship. It encourages participants to collaborate rather than control, to accept awkward joins, imperfections, and absurdity, and to value the process over a polished outcome.

Today’s interview is with Danish artist Laust Højgaard. We talk about curiosity, authenticity, and letting work unfold over time. Laust shares how his work reflects a mix of influences, contrasts, and emotions, and explains what returning to art on his own terms gave him. Let’s go!

Grisaille comes from the French gris, meaning grey. It refers to artworks made entirely in shades of black and grey, or in a narrow range of neutral tones. You’ll find the technique across manuscripts, panel paintings, and decorative schemes from the Middle Ages onward. Artists used it to imitate carved stone, to separate sculptural forms from full-colour scenes, or to map out the tonal structure of a composition before colour was added. Today, we’ll look at a few examples of this technique in practice and explore what artists can learn from it.

Muted colour is at the heart of Japanese woodblock printing. This article explores how artists used subtle palettes, bokashi gradients and even the paper itself to create luminous, atmospheric scenes.

Today we’re talking to illustrator Emma Cheng. Emma originally trained as a medical doctor before making the leap into art. In this interview, Emma shares her journey from medicine to illustration, how she landed her first magazine commissions, how she found her niche in medical art, and her advice for illustrators still discovering theirs. Lets go!

Searching for meaningful gift ideas for the tattoo artist or tattoo lover in your life? This guide brings together the best books and creative tools for artists who love tattoo history, flash design, lettering, and illustration. Each recommendation offers long-lasting inspiration and practical value, making it ideal for birthdays, Christmas, and special occasions.

Discover the ultimate beginner friendly guide to drawing manga and anime. Learn a clear 12 step method, master proportions and anatomy, and create expressive characters with confidence. This book gives you everything you need to start drawing today.

Stu Pagdin is a tattoo artist working from his studio, Meiji Tattoo, in Adelaide, Australia. With over 19 years of experience, he’s built a reputation for his Japanese tattooing. Alongside his tattoo practice, Stu explores a range of creative projects while travelling throughout Australia and internationally for guest spots and tattoo expos. Vault Editions caught up with Stu to learn more about his creative practice, which spans tattooing, skateboard graphics, art toys, and much more.

Kozik has been tattooing for over twenty years, and in that time, he has developed an impressive reputation and portfolio. His work merges botanical and animal imagery with dramatic macabre themes, creating unique and compelling tattoos that are intricate, dark, and beautifully considered. Today, he runs his private studio, Sanctum Studio, in Melbourne, Australia. Vault Editions caught up with Kozik to find out more about his career in tattooing and his creative process.