ImagineFX

Editorial Editor Rob Redman rob.redman@futurenet.com Art Editor Daniel

Welcome to… NO.1 FOR DIGITAL ARTISTS Imagine FX

The autumn is many people’s favourite time of

SKETCHBOOK SPECIAL

Back by popular demand! Get inspired with over 90 pages of dazzling sketches

YOUR FEEDBACK & OPINIONS

Contact the editor, Rob Redman, on mail@imaginefx.com or

Haiyang

THE PLACE TO SHARE YOUR DIGITAL ART

Zara H

LOCATION: US MEDIA: Photoshop WEB: zarahartist.bigcartel.com

Jakob Eirich

LOCATION: Germany MEDIA: Clip Studio Paint, Blender, Quixel Mixer, Substance 3D Modeler WEB: www.jakobeirich.de

Lei Chu

LOCATION: China MEDIA: Photoshop, Blender WEB: www.artstation.com/yyo

Kauê Daiprai

LOCATION: Brazil MEDIA: Photoshop, ZBrush, Blender WEB: www.artstation.com/kauedaiprai

DAEDALUS

YEAR CREATED: 2024 MEDIA: Photoshop, Blender, Medium by Adobe, Plasticity

The rise of Cara: A home for artists

Putting humans first Tanya Combrinck talks to founder Jingna Zhang about the anti-AI portfolio and social app that’s dedicated to supporting the art community

LET THE PICTURE GUIDE THE WAY

Krzysztof Maziarz encourages the concepts to set his path, using Unity as a creative launchpad

ART CHALLENGE

Show your colours Our readers sent in another batch of stunning artworks for the Blue and Orange theme

Margaux Kindhauser

Cosy corner Welcome to this work nook that’s a blend of curiosities and an inspiring art studio

RISING STARS 2024

We shine a spotlight on the superstars of the future and their work at top art schools

New3dge

The concept art school develops another class of talented graduates out to make their mark

Gnomon

A brilliant batch of students from the revered California college share their stunning art

Magic Box

The school’s students and graduates put us under a spell with their awesome artwork

Focal Point

Talented concept artists show the skills they’ve learned from their expert tutors

Simone Grünewald

The everyday antics of mother and son are translated into fantastical settings with a series of adorable illustrations

15 TIPS FOR GREAT CONCEPT DESIGNS

Artist PROFILE Marvel Studios artist Rodney Fuentebella shares

KITBASHING FOR SPEEDY IMAGES

Ronan Le Fur fills a rainy afternoon by crafting a spectacular sci-fi scene with a range of techniques

BUILD YOUR CONCEPT ART EFFICIENTLY

Learn how to utilise dynamic production workflows to create a mood-rich piece with Connor Sheehan

PACK IN DETAILS

Jon Juarez explains how he creates engaging cover art

GET WARM WITH A CREATIVE EXERCISE

Stephanie Rizo reveals how she prepares for a character design session with a fun and simple shape exploration

CREATE ACCURATE ANCIENT DETAILS

Armand Serrano makes sure he has all the right references for his stunning artwork depicting the story of David and Goliath

FXPosé

SHOWCASING THE FINEST TR ADITIONAL ARTISTS

DRAW COLOURFUL MANGA ARTWORK

CHIHIRO HOWE guides us through the process of creating a manga-style character using alcohol-based markers

First Impressions

The artist tells us all about his career and future artbook plans