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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DESIGNING NIGHTMARES • We meet the artists behind Alien: Romulus and look back at the series’ visual evolution

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2D meets 3D: How the workflows are merging • Interdimensional As VFX and animation evolve and tools become more accessible, Tanya Combrinck asks whether the separation between the mediums is reducing

CREATIVE COMBINATION • Denis-Jose Francois explains the power of teaming dimensions

ART CHALLENGE • Magical month Our Art Challenge took a new form this time around with a daily prompt list for #IFXOctober

Erik Ly • Gamer’s haven Why the artist enjoys a maximalist aesthetic more than the minimalist approach

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

Letters • YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

FRESH PAINT • New works that have grabbed our attention

DUNGEON MASTERS • ImagineFX marks the milestone 50th anniversary of the launch of Dungeons & Dragons with a look at its rich tradition of illustration

CELEBRATING A LANDMARK 50TH YEAR IN STYLE • The world of D&D continues to grow as the game records a special anniversary

EXPANDING THE STORYTELLING • D&D has grown beyond a tabletop game with films, comics and more

BACK TO WHERE IT BEGAN • A compendium that explores the history of the original release

DRAGON FORCE • Legendary D&D artist Larry Elmore explains the keys to crafting timeless fantasy art

Raymund Bermudez • Filipino folk tales inspire a range of creatures for the artist’s personal project Balete, plus other captivating doodles

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Workshops • Advice from the world’s best artists

Artist insight 15 TIPS FOR STYLISH CHARACTER DESIGN • Concept artist François Bourdin shares pro advice to help you achieve accurate proportions for engaging, stylised characters

Technique focus GO STEADY WITH STORYBOARDING • Discover the expert know-how Dan Milligan used on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and more

Photoshop COMPOSE SCENES USING SHAPES • Visual development artist Léa Pinto shares advice for pushing design fundamentals in environment artwork

Technique focus USE THE POWER OF SUGGESTION • Eduard Petrovich reveals the intricate details that help to push the story in his comic cover artwork

Procreate CONJURE MAGIC ILLUSTRATIONS • Daria Anako demonstrates her process for creating a whimsical piece of art with some spellbinding touches

Technique focus DRAW DAZZLING COMIC COVERS • Learn how Terry Dodson creates a chorus of action and emotion for a new Marvel launch

Huion Kamvas Pro 19 • TABLET WARS An attractive pen display does an excellent job of balancing price and performance as it sets out to challenge its rivals in the mobile marketplace

Wacom Movink • ART ON THE MOVE This mobile pen display truly delivers with a vibrant OLED screen, accurate performance and an easy setup

Boulies Fit Pro • SIT ON IT!...