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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Pei Gong • Pei is a video games concept artist with 14 years’ experience in environmental design. Inspired by Chinese aesthetics, she has worked with a Dubai-based film company and NetEase.

Dusky Woods • Dusky studied classical arts before moving to the United States. Her art is inspired by mythology, magical beasts and nature. She also combines her background in classical arts with a touch of impressionism.

Julien Theo Simon • Julien is a concept artist who focuses on environments. He loves colour and tries to make it the highlight of everything he creates. Currently, Julien is working on his personal IP, Anchored, which is themed around pirates.

Egor Shempel • Egor is an illustrator and concept artist who is inspired by fantasy games and movies. His work mainly consists of character design, and he enjoys using colours and forms to make his art more captivating.

Lera Nyukalova • Lera is a visual and concept artist from Kazakhstan. She has worked on 2D and 3D productions with Disney Jr., Capcom, Netflix and more. Her work covers game concepts, visual development and animation direction.

Jitske de Vries Reilingh • Jitske, also known as Nekouhai, focuses on portraying characters. She likes to play with magic, fashion and emotions, and emphasises colour and flow. Inspired by Loish and Gretel Lusky, she’s passionate about animation.

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How to kick-start your costume design career • Passion for fashion Tanya Combrinck finds out what it takes to work in the competitive specialism of costume design and illustration for the film industry

INDUSTRY INSIGHT HITTING THE CATWALK • Sophia Canning on the skills you need to work in costume design

Philippe Gaulier • Shelves of inspiration The artist is surrounded by books at his home studio space in LA

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Letters • YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

THE ART OF GAËLLE SEGUILLON • James Clarke has a conversation with the dinosaur-loving concept artist to explore her creative impulses and processes

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Ludo Lullabi • Take a break inside the playground for scribbling and doodling where the Battle Chasers artist crafts awesome new ideas

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Workshop • Advice from the world’s best artists

Photoshop CREATE A STRIKING FANTASY CONCEPT • Follow along with Alex Alexandrov as he explains his process for developing an intimidating beast and rider combination

Technique focus STORYTELLING IN FILM SCENES • How Karl Sisson created a compelling narrative for a shot in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Photoshop & Blender BUILD CAPTIVATING MIXED-MEDIA CITIES • Jonas Nathanael develops an intricate bird’s-eye view with a painterly touch by teaming 3D skills with a perfect paintover

Artist insight THE SECRETS TO COLOUR PAINTING • Fine artist Charlie Pickard shares his top tips for how to achieve strong and vibrant colours...