ImagineFX

ImagineFX is the only magazine for fantasy and sci-fi digital artists. Each issue contains an eclectic mixture of in-depth workshops from the world's best artists, plus galleries and interviews, community news and product reviews. ***Please note: From September 2012 onwards our digital version feature links to download video tutorials and Q&A workshop resource files. Issues prior to September 2012 do not feature this additional content.***

EDITOR’S CHOICE

Welcome to…

NO.1 FOR DIGITAL ARTISTS ImagineFX

Lana Marushchenko

Robin Garrett Cuevas

Hui Zou

Gonzalo Ruggieri

Francesco Colucci

The Rookies

Imagine Nation • AT THE CORE OF THE DIGITAL ART COMMUNITY

How to exhibit at an art convention • Show time Are you tempted to exhibit your work at a big art event? Tanya Combrinck gets expert advice from four experienced artists

YOUR FIRST ART SHOW • Bruce Brenneise on taking your first few steps in conventions

Craig Elliott • Follow your bliss The Marvel Studios production designer reveals his daily schedule, and why young artists should seek happiness

Giving artists the power to dream big • The art of motion As new animation software Procreate Dreams prepares to launch, Ian Dean spoke with chief product officer Claire d’Este to get the inside line on what awaits creators

ANIMATION FOR EVERYONE • Why Procreate Dreams is set to open up a complex world

Letters • YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

FRESH PAINT • New works that have grabbed our attention

LIGHTBOX SPIRIT SHINES AT • Bobby Chiu, the co-founder of Imaginism Studios and LightBox Expo, talks about creating a space for artists to showcase their work and become part of a supportive community

Jake Posh • Discover how the budding concept artist and illustrator gets creative with his wacky creature combinations and studies

CREATE DYNAMIC ACTION SCENES • Jolene Yeo explains how she sets up her action scenes, from finding a pose to adding excitement with elemental effects

COMPOSING CHARACTERS • Tom Booth sets out to create a backstory for the travelling duo found in his artwork

DEVELOP LIGHTING FOR CHARACTERS • Shirley Tan shares her expert advice on creating accurate lighting setups to bring the best out of the characters in your paintings

VARY DETAIL • Shannon Hallstein reveals how she guides her audience to focal points

FLESH OUT YOUR CREATURE ART • The Gnomon Workshop’s Kyle Brown shares his workflow for adding weapons, props and more to your characters

LAY DOWN 3D FOUNDATIONS • Max Liu walks through the worldbuilding process as he develops a sci-fi scene ready for paintover

LEARN TO BUILD DRAMATIC LIGHT • Comic illustrator Toby Willsmer explains his techniques for creating standout lighting and shadows in your illustrations

CLEAR AND INTERESTING CHARACTERS • Nikolas Ilic on the decisions that ensure his creations are full of life and visual appeal

FXPosé

CAPTURE THE DETAIL IN TACTILE SUBJECTS • REBECCA DE MENDONÇA combines two mediums to create drawings that express the essence and energy of various natural forms

First Impressions • A host of creative endeavours led the artist to her craft