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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.***

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Jude Smith • Jude is a concept artist who works at Blackbird Interactive. “Over the past five years I have also worked for a handful of other studios such as Kabam, Volta and Mighty Canvas.”

Darko Stojanovic • “My first drawings were of heroes and villains from the Asterix and Obelix comics, and when I grew up I moved on to fantasy,” says Darko. Nowadays he paints book illustrations and board game art.

Hanny Natasha • Hanny juggles illustration with writing and is currently studying graphic design. She discovered her passion for illustration four years ago, “and now I’m learning to tell stories through my artwork.”

Adeline Chong Yue Qing • “I love rendering details and drawing mild gore,” says Adeline, a self-taught illustrator. “I mainly use cool hues to depict the atmosphere of my art.”

Jennifer Bruce • “I draw inspiration from nature, beloved works of fiction, and my favourite cinematic and electronic/indie-pop music,” says Jennifer, an award-winning artist with a bachelors in illustration from the College for Creative Studies.

Ivona Đenovic • Ivona is a freelance concept artist and illustrator with five years’ experience. “I graduated from the faculty of graphic arts in Zagreb, and worked in-house for two years before moving on to greener pastures.”

How to set goals as an artist • Achievement unlocked Artists from across the globe share their insights with Tom May on how they work towards reaching their creative and career goals

REMKO TROOST • The senior concept artist and illustrator discusses goal-setting

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A day in the life of… Gina DeDomenico • Caped crusader A costume concept artist working on TV superhero costumes takes us through her day…

Colie Wertz • Master crafter The San Francisco-based artist reveals how he relocates around his space to reignite creative flows

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FRESH PAINT • New works that have grabbed our attention

FATEMEH HAGHNEJAD • The Iranian artist tells Beren Neale about her creative process, lockdown positivity and why 2021 will be the best year ever

SEEING THE LIGHT • Fatemeh on how she uses light in her painting Chihiro and Haku

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João David Fernandes • Discover how this concept artist and illustrator uses his sketches to delve into character relationships and his own values

CELESTIAL LIGHTING IN YOUR PORTRAITS • Karmen Loh shares the creative process of how she captures the essence of a female portrait illuminated by starlight

15 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR DOODLES • Creating doodles is the lifeblood of art, Gareth Davies reveals his top tips for getting the most from them

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