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.***

Welcome to… NO.1 FOR DIGITAL ARTISTS Imagine FX

NO.1 FOR DIGITAL ARTISTS Imagine FX

Brahim Bensehoul • Character and creature designer Brahim grew up inspired by the few cartoons and games he had available in his small town, and hopes to make art that would make his 10-year-old self smile.

Gabriel Gomez • Originally from France, Gabriel moved to Belgium to study illustration and comics. He has now worked within animation for 12 years as a background and visual development artist for Netflix, Disney and Paramount.

Alix Harris • Alix is a digital illustrator and character artist whose inspirations include pop culture, manga and fashion. She loves creating expressive characters and using bold and bright colours.

Eunbi Kang • Eunbi Kang is a Korean visual development artist and illustrator who won the Independent Environment category at the 2022 Concept Art Awards. She has a fascination for vibrant colour palettes and fantasy themes.

Krzysztof Maziarz • Krzysztof started drawing after meeting professional artists while studying game development. “I bought a tablet and started to draw after hours. That was almost 10 years ago.”

Ömer Tunç • Ömer has been interested in painting since a young age, and has been creating digital paintings for 12 years. He often draws on fantasy themes, such as an ordinary, powerless character fighting a dragon or demon.

THE ROOKIES

Boost your design skills • The art of storytelling Tanya Combrinck talks to four artists about practical options for boosting creativity

A day in the life of… Josh Herman • Ready to roll Join the D&D studio art director and former Marvel Studios artist for a non-stop day

Adrian Smith • Mind the Goblin Head up top for an attic studio tour, but watch out for the chihuahua on guard

Letters YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

THE ART OF COLIE WERTZ • Dominic Carter talks to the concept art veteran about his time on Star Wars, work on Dune and his recent contribution to Bullet Train

Thomas Elliott • Fascinating creature concoctions mix flesh and steel as the illustrator gives a unique spin to his sketchbook creations

Iain Thody • The concept artist’s passion for sci-fi and comics shines through in the mechs, tech and more found throughout his sketches

SECRETS OF BLACK AND WHITE ART • Go in depth with Acky Bright as he explains the approach behind his synonymous style

SIMPLICITY IN YOUR SHAPES • Richard Anderson on the foundational philosophies behind his creative process

SHARPEN YOUR DRAWING SKILLS • Nick Ladd showcases how you can practise figure drawing in the virtual world using VR technology

ADD IMPACT TO YOUR FAN ART • Evan Liu explains how he added dynamic edge to his God of War Ragnarök tribute

17 TIPS TO DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTERS • Writer Isabel Armitage shares her advice on building coherent characters for your artwork – Art by Toby Hawksley

EXPAND ON YOUR SOURCE MATERIALS • Discover how concept artist Adrien Cantone embraced the references that inspired his epic Mecha vs Kaiju battle render

FXPosé • SHOWCASING THE FINEST TR ADITIONAL ARTISTS

DRAW AN ETHEREAL FANTASY CHARACTER • CAMERON SCOTT DAVIS shows how to maintain a traditional feel when transferring your drawings to digital software for...