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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Syd Mills • Syd has been drawing all her life, but started pushing herself to get better during high school. “Since then I’ve settled into making digital paintings; the medium is fantastic for exploring colours, details and composition.”

Javeria Khoso • Javeria is a 25-year-old digital illustrator and comic artist who enjoys drawing detailed scenes featuring witches and magic. The main goal of her intricate illustrations is to try to convey stories.

Amanda Kiefer • Amanda is a character-focused concept artist currently working at Firewalk Studios. “I’m inspired by 70s comics/aesthetics, anime/manga, fantasy and sci-fi, and love to mix those together.”

David Calabrese • David is a digital artist who focuses on imaginative realism illustrations. He also teaches illustration and animation. When not creating art for clients or himself, he encourages his children to draw and paint.

Kait Matthews • Kait has a BFA from the Laguna College of Art and Design, and has recently transitioned from traditional mediums to the digital world. She enjoys combining surreal themes with beauty and a splash of vintage vibes.

João Emanuel Marques Fiuza • João is an illustrator and concept artist better known online as Inkognit. He specialises in creature and character design, and is also the creator behind upcoming fantasy project Silver Giant.

Eric Desideriu • Eric creates and art directs stories in collaboration with an awesome team at Cooperativa Creativa. “This is how I always wanted to spend my time on earth. The adventure is still ongoing!”

Artists unite against NFTs • Gross profit Supporters say NFTs give creators better control over their work and more opportunities to make money. So why are many digital artists strongly against them, asks Gary Evans?

BEEPLE MADE MILLIONS. WHY CAN’T YOU? • Our contributors caution against artists rushing into NFTs – and offer an alternative

Painter 2022 stamps its quality • Tooled up Art director and vis-dev artist Isis Sousa reflects on Corel Painter 2022’s new direction

A day in the life of… Jared Krichevsky • Body talk The creature concept artist has learned the importance of good physical health in his job

Finding inspiration in politics and protest • Get together If Ki Kline had a hammer, they would hammer in the morning and make colourful, emotive imagery…

BRIGHT FUTURE • Ki Kline describes the colour techniques they use to create art that reaches out and ensnares the viewer

Glen Southern • Analogue-to-digital Explore the jam-packed studio that’s an evolving workspace for this English artist and tutor, who works in 2D, 3D and 3D print.

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Letters • YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

FRESH PAINT • New works that have grabbed our attention

ARTIST PORTFOLIO KOYAMORI • From China to Canada, this artist’s style is inspired by the meeting of the human mind and nature, learns Beren Neale

FILLING SPACE • Koyamori explains why she likes to make the most of the spaces in her art

DRAW THE LINE • Line-work is a key part of Koyamori’s art...