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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EDITOR’S CHOICE • Three of my top picks this month…

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MANGA MANIA • We explore the bizarre but wonderful world of manga and anime

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Progress in the fight against unethical AI • Battling for better Two years after generative AI forced its way into the mainstream, Tanya Combrinck looks at the advances activists have made protecting their rights

INDUSTRY INSIGHT NEVER STOP CREATING • Jess Fink on the power of collective action

Fernando Caire • Light show We find robots, monsters and plenty of RGB around the artist’s battle station

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Letters • YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

FRESH PAINT • New works that have grabbed our attention

250 Magical Tips • We celebrate our milestone 250th issue with an unmissable collection of pro advice

FEATURED ARTISTS • Meet the ImagineFX creative squad ready to share their awesome top tips

1 CREATURE DESIGN • Get to grips with two fantasy-favourite creations and paint spectacular scenes

2 FILM ART • Take a peek into the process Iain McCaig follows for creating standout movie art

3 CHARACTER DESIGN • Every great project needs unforgettable characters! We have pro secrets from perfect poses to fully fledged personalities

4 VEHICLE • DESIGN EPIC SHIPS AND MORE WITH JOHN A. FRYE

5 BOOK ILLUSTRATION • We caught up with an internationally renowned author and a hall-of-fame illustrator to give us the lowdown on book art

6 ENVIRONMENTS • Learn how to produce stunningly detailed and engaging landscapes suitable for any project

7 ANATOMY • Learning to seek out and express the human body’s structures is the key that unlocks a new level of quality in your artwork

8 GAME ART • Check out our pro knowledge to level up in the video game world and you might just have the next hit on your hands

9 3D DESIGN • Follow these tips to add a whole new dimension to your creative process

10 PORTRAITS • From using quirky, abstract touches to perfecting skin, here’s how your portraits can catch the eye

11 STORY DEVELOPMENT • Discover how our expert artists take their epic characters and settings to the next level as part of a single, cohesive narrative

12 GET INSPIRED • WE LEARN THE METHODS RACHEL BRADLEY USES TO FIND HER FLOW

13 CONCEPT ART • Play your part in developing the next big film, TV series or game by crafting outstanding designs

14 COMIC ART • Create epic visuals and worlds to match your awesome stories

15 ANIMATION • A Disney veteran offers advice on making animation-ready creations

Craww • Explore the contradictory nature of existence with the artist as he retells ancient legends and more in his sketchbook

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Workshops • Advice from the world’s best artists

Procreate DESIGN A LOVABLE COVER CHARACTER • Brian Weisz reveals his process for creating our sparkling cover star and shares valuable insights into working with your...