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Welcome to our 200th edition of ImagineFX. Two

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Creature Design

Step up your critter creations with expert advice on adding character to your designs

FXPosé

THE PLACE TO SHARE YOUR DIGITAL 

“I wish I could tell my younger self that…”

Life lessons If we could go back in time and pass on career advice to our younger selves, what would we say? Ruth Hamilton asked four leading artists this very question – and their replies might help you right now

Allen Williams

Art alchemy This artist’s studio has a presence in his own house, complete with its own rituals…

A day in the life of… Sean Murray

Balanced life Discover how the freelance artist and teacher has achieved equilibrium in his working day

Letters

YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

CELEBRATING OUR 200TH ISSUE!

NO.1 FOR DIGITAL ARTISTS ImagineFX

Donato Giancola

The celebrated fanta sy illustrator provides a rare glimpse into his  sketchbooks, wh ere his striking imagery be gins to takes shape…

EYE-CATCHING CHARACTER ART

See how Pernille Ørum creates this energetic illustration using flat shapes, simple painting techniques and a lot of bright colours!

CREATE FANTASY ART WITH A TWIST

Artist PROFILE Kekai Kotaki paints two unlikely partners

15 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR SKETCHES

Dibujante Nocturno reveals his drawing techniques, why the best sketchbook isn’t the most expensive and how to beat creative block

PAINT ICONIC KEY ART FOR BLIZZARD

Senior vis-dev artist Will Murai talks about the process and challenges of assembling Blizzard’s most beloved heroes into an epic illustration

ZBrush 2021.5

HALF TIME Pixologic adds a raft of extra features to the veteran 3D sculpting tool, to streamline your 3D process even further

Fundamentals of Character Design

PEOPLE’S CHOICE Artists who aspire to work in the entertainment industries will be keen to learn what this book has to offer

The Art of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time

LEVEL UP Discover the concept art – and the thinking behind it – that helped bring Crash Bandicoot’s latest escapades to life

Komorebi: The Art of Djamila Knopf

LIGHT READING The self-taught German illustrator brings her insight, influences and artwork together in a compelling new book

DEVELOP A STORY FOR YOUR ART

Fantasy illustrator PAUL BONNER documents his travels in the Wilds of Trudvang, and records his encounters with some of the inhabitants…

First Impressions

Brom