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.***

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DINOSAUR CONCEPT ART • We interview visionary film and video game artist Gaëlle Seguillon

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FXPosé • THE PLACE TO SHARE YOUR DIGITAL

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Malik Sigrist

Indigo Jenar

Joshua Esmeralda

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Artists stand up for their rights against AI threats • Rage against the machines Tanya Combrinck finds out what steps artists are taking to protect their work from being used to train generative AI models

TACKLING THE BEHEMOTH • Eva Toorenent on what you can do to join the fight against AI

ART CHALLENGE • Virtual classics Our awesome ImagineFX readers put a new spin on some iconic video game characters

Uko Smith • Work and play In the dimension of imagination, here lie one artist’s dreams. Parental discretion may be advised

Recent editions • Missed an issue? Here’s how you can order previous print or digital editions of ImagineFX

Letters • YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

THE ART OF HADES II • As Hades II releases in early access, we explore its characters and chat to art lead Jen Zee

THE SHAPE OF DESTINY • Jess Kinghorn goes behind the scenes with Bungie following the release of Destiny 2: The Final Shape

THE ART OF BEN MAURO • Dominic Carter finds out how the concept artist brings video game worlds to life and creates his own graphic novel series

FIVE WAYS TO FIND CREATIVE INSPIRATION • Being an artist involves staying curious! Ben reveals the five ways he fuels his creativity

ImagineFX Workshops • Advice from the world’s best artists

15 TIPS TO SHAPE YOUR CHARACTERS • Hardy Fowler shares his simple but effective shape principles that lead to dynamic, interesting character designs every time

GUIDE WITH COLOUR • Raja Nandepu balances vibrant hues with greys and neutrals to direct your attention to the central character

CREATE A DARK FANTASY CONCEPT • Concept artist Andrew Palyanov shows how he develops a detailed location, from sketch and 3D model to digital painting

USE 3D MODELS FOR REFERENCE • Daniel Lieske shows how to start off your composition in 3D software before you paint

DEVELOP DRAMA WITH CONTRAST • Environment specialist Enoch Driscoll combines a selection of tools to create a striking concept piece

COLOURFUL CHARACTERS • Joel Chaim Holtzman shows how palette choices can bring out character and support narrative

Traditional Artist • Inspiration and advice from the best pro artists

FXPosé • SHOWCASING THE FINEST TRADITIONAL ARTISTS

Alfred Liu

DRAW A SCENE IN GRAPHITE • NIK HENDERSON demonstrates his process for drawing a whimsical aviation scene in graphite, from thumbnail to final

First Impressions • Entrepreneurial spirit and beloved books spark an artistic life