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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The Rookies

The art of tarot cards • Mystic readings Tanya Combrinck channels the world of tarot with the help of three illustrators

Daniel Hyun Lim • Learn smart The illustrator and storyboard artist opens up on his non-stop schedule, and explains why new graduates need to spend their time wisely

Karla Diaz • Clean and cosy Discover a studio of two halves as the Chilean comic artist gives us the grand tour

YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

THE ART OF BRIAN SUM • Dominic Carter talks to the mech master about honing his cyberpunk visions, character designs, and his new artbook

Sketchbook Nadav Yacobi • The artist’s daily experiences, self-insights and emotions come to life as ethereal beings and fantasy spirits that tell a story

CREATE A STRIKING CATWOMAN COVER • David Nakayama details his process for designing and illustrating eye-catching cover art for DC Comics’ most iconic femme fatale

MAINTAIN A DAILY SKETCHING HABIT • Henry Wong presents a range of tips to help you stay consistent and motivated when it comes to studying and drawing every day

DYNAMIC CARD ART CREATIONS • Bram Sels explains the choices behind the structure of his artwork for a recent Magic: The Gathering Artist set

DRAW DISTINCTIVE COMIC ART SCENES • Turtle power! Léo Chiola lives a childhood passion as he shares his creative process for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tribute

BEGIN BUILDING THROUGH SHAPE • Vis dev artist Dustin Panzino reveals how he starts to formulate new compositions from basic blocks

PART 2: COLOUR A COMIC BOOK PANEL • Steve Ellis returns to complete his in-depth workshop, as he explains the thought process and techniques behind colouring

LIGHT UP YOUR CHARACTER ART • Sara Hermellin experiments with layers on her quest to perfect the scene for a rogue creation

FX POSE

James Wintle • James is an IT worker by day, but also a freelance concept artist who specialises in the sci-fi genre. His projects include board games, book illustrations and film concept art.

Idan Knafo Kerbis • Born in Israel, Idan moved to the US to attend art school and follow his dream of drawing superheroes. He takes inspiration from modern and classic comic artists, as well as movies, animation and video games.

PAINT A GRITTY SCI-FI CHARACTER • THOMAS ELLIOTT explains how he packs a trove of storytelling touches into a painting from his personal science fiction universe

TRADITIONAL SCULPTING CONTR ASTS • TOMÀS BARCELÓ opens up the toy box as he blends the old and new in an intriguing character sculpt

First Impressions