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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

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

FANTASY BOOK ILLUSTRATION • We talk to the artists behind some of our favourite covers of the past few years

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A decade in art • Looking back Tanya Combrinck speaks to artists about how their careers have changed over the last 10 years and what they’ve learned

MOVING PAST THE GRIND • Nataša Ilincic on what she has learned in 10 years as an artist

Learn about the art of storytelling • Horsing around Meet masterful artists and make new connections with Trojan Horse was a Unicorn in Japan

The mind of… Tim Miller • Library of imagination The Deadpool director explains how his passion for innovative storytelling was born

Forrest Imel • Knick-knack nostalgia Enter the artist’s domain, full of trinkets to distract him from the adult world

LETTERS • YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

The art of castlevania:norturne • Trevor Hogg sinks his fangs into Season 2 of the dark anime to discover how its creators conjured characters and creatures

HIGH ON THE RICHTER SCALE • Richter Belmont is in full control of his magical powers, which influenced his character design…

MANUFACTURING NIGHT CREATURES • The deceased get resurrected as demonic beasts with human qualities…

COMPLETE EFFECT • Animation tests assist in creating unique visual effects styles that can be replicated…

Amanda Esplugues • Delicate dragons and other magical creatures flock together on the pages of the Spanish artist’s adorable sketchbook

Workshops • Advice from the world’s best artists

ADD COLOUR WITH TRADITIONAL FEEL • Follow along as Eliza Ivanova explains her process for colouring artwork digitally without losing that innate sketchbook charm

LET YOUR INNER CHILD RUN WILD • Ivan Shavrin unleashes youthful spontaneity for a feeling of excitement in his lively cover illustration

50 TIPS AND TRICKS FOR PROCREATE • Uncover a selection of secrets for creating mind-blowing work on the acclaimed iPad app with our master artists

EASY EXERCISES FOR FRESH IDEAS • Ognjen Sporin reveals why word association is a great trick for dreaming up new designs

BUILD CHARACTER DESIGNS THAT SING • Get ready to rock with Lera Kiryakova as she shows you how to create pitch-perfect characters bursting with personality

SIMPLIFY THE COMPLEX FORMS • Ruxing Gao tests himself by focusing on using geometric shapes for a dramatic landscape

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ • APPLE RIVAL It may not be an Ultra, but chances are you won’t care as this Samsung tablet attempts to challenge the iPad Air

BenQ PD3226G • REFRESHING PURCHASE This lightning-quick 4K monitor offers a satisfying experience – for a price

Facial Expressions for Artists • FACE FACTS This guide book offers incredible depth for those wishing to gain new mastery over facial structure and emotion

iPad 2025 (A16) • SKETCHPAD Apple’s entry-level tablet is a handy piece of kit

Introduction to Children’s Illustration • GOING OLD SCHOOL Learn how to create distinctive traditional illustration for youngsters with Adolfo...