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…

ImagineFX

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The Rookies

Working on a product pipeline • Solo to studio Tanya Combrinck receives pro advice for working effectively on collaborative projects for video games and films

A day in the life of… Constantine Sekeris • Second wind The Marvel visual development artist explains why keeping a varied schedule ensures his working week feels alive

Beatriz Ramo • Kennel club The Spanish illustrator and her canine companion grant us a tour of their workspace

Letters

THE ART OF DUSTIN NGUYEN • Dominic Carter talks to the Batman artist about illustrating his favourite heroes and co-creating sci-fi series Descender

Mali Benedicto Vasanserekul • We get an introduction to the quirky cast of characters found throughout the pages of the Spanish illustrator’s sketchbook

Sy Gardner • The background artist takes centre stage in a sketchbook filled with buildings inspired by real-world experiences

Advice from the world’s best artists

DRAW AN EPIC MYTHICAL BEAST • Cindy Avelino breaks down her workflow as she makes a twist on a legendary creature using animal inspirations

MIXING OF MEDIUMS

MAINTAIN YOUR VISUAL BALANCE • Luca Pisanu explains why finding an equilibrium of busy and quiet areas in your artwork is a vital skill

CREATE A STYLISED BUILDING CONCEPT • Discover the 2D and 3D techniques used by Georgi Marnero as he constructs architectural designs based on real-life references

EXPERIMENT WITH COLOUR • Joe Gloria recommends a helpful plugin to perfect your palettes in Photoshop

PART 1: DESIGN AND INK A COMIC PANEL • Marvel artist Steve Ellis explains his process for illustrating an action-packed post-apocalyptic comic battle sequence

FIND FOCUS IN KEY AREAS • Jacob Gonzalez on why adding texture and detail sparingly created a winning design in his Destiny 2: Lightfall artwork

Traditional Artist

Simon Gane • Simon is a comic artist, illustrator and sketcher. His current work includes the art and design for Burning Sky Brewery, and the graphic novels SUNBURN and PARIS, both published by Image Comics.

Faith Grey • Faith draws inspiration from nature, femininity, and Slavic and Asian folklore. She gets the most enjoyment out of the painting process and exploring the possibilities of the medium.

PAINT SYMBOLIC DREAMSCAPES • BORIS PELCER shares his process for capturing a dreamlike vision using different mediums, and shares the meaning behind his ethereal artwork

STORY TELLING WITH DETAILS • WARRICK WONG explains how the big and small features combine to give life to his Gundam fan art

First Impressions Moon