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New works that have grabbed our attention

Vanessa Morales

LOCATION: Mexico MEDIA: Clip Studio Paint, Procreate WEB: www.phonemova.com

Deborah Saez

LOCATION: US MEDIA: Photoshop WEB: www.deborahsaez.com

Sophia Du

LOCATION: US MEDIA: Procreate, Photoshop WEB: https://sophiadu.myportfolio.com

Labros Panousis

LOCATION: Greece MEDIA: Photoshop WEB: www.artstation.com/lambros_p

Zoe Badini

LOCATION: Italy MEDIA: Krita, Blender, Photoshop WEB: https://cara.app/zoebadini

THE ROOKIES

Discover your potential with The Rookies; the launchpad

2D meets 3D: How the workflows are merging

Interdimensional As VFX and animation evolve and tools become more accessible, Tanya Combrinck asks whether the separation between the mediums is reducing

ART CHALLENGE

Magical month Our Art Challenge took a new form this time around with a daily prompt list for #IFXOctober

Erik Ly

Gamer’s haven Why the artist enjoys a maximalist aesthetic more than the minimalist approach

DUNGEON MASTERS

ImagineFX marks the milestone 50th anniversary of the launch of Dungeons & Dragons with a look at its rich tradition of illustration

CELEBRATING A LANDMARK 50TH YEAR IN STYLE

The world of D&D continues to grow as the game records a special anniversary

EXPANDING THE STORYTELLING

D&D has grown beyond a tabletop game with films, comics and more

BACK TO WHERE IT BEGAN

A compendium that explores the history of the original release

DRAGON FORCE

Legendary D&D artist Larry Elmore explains the keys to crafting timeless fantasy art

Raymund Bermudez

Filipino folk tales inspire a range of creatures for the artist’s personal project Balete, plus other captivating doodles

15 TIPS FOR STYLISH CHARACTER DESIGN

Concept artist François Bourdin shares pro advice to help you achieve accurate proportions for engaging, stylised characters

GO STEADY WITH STORYBOARDING

Discover the expert know-how Dan Milligan used on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and more

COMPOSE SCENES USING SHAPES

Visual development artist Léa Pinto shares advice for pushing design fundamentals in environment artwork

USE THE POWER OF SUGGESTION

Eduard Petrovich reveals the intricate details that help to push the story in his comic cover artwork

CONJURE MAGIC ILLUSTRATIONS

Daria Anako demonstrates her process for creating a whimsical piece of art with some spellbinding touches

DRAW DAZZLING COMIC COVERS

Learn how Terry Dodson creates a chorus of action and emotion for a new Marvel launch

Huion Kamvas Pro 19

The latest digital art resources are put to the test by the ImagineFX team…

Wacom Movink

ART ON THE MOVE This mobile pen display truly delivers with a vibrant OLED screen, accurate performance and an easy setup

Boulies Fit Pro

SIT ON IT! A classy option for those who enjoy a firm finish

BenQ GW2786TC

GET AN EYEFUL Don’t scrimp out on your health with a monitor that’s kind on the eyes and good for creative tasks

Ugee 16

GEE WHIZ The budget drawing tablet gets so much right for new artists, but it’s not quite the perfect display for professional users

Kingston XS1000 SSD

MINI MEMORY This budget external drive delivers handy speeds

ZBrush for iPad

Price Limited free version / full access £10/$10 monthly /£90/$90 annual Company Maxon Web www.maxon.net

FXPosé

SHOWCASING THE FINEST TR ADITIONAL ARTISTS

PAINT EPIC BAT TLES IN TR ADITIONAL INK

Warhammer illustrator THOMAS ELLIOTT shows you how to create an epic science fiction fight scene with this step-by-step guide

First Impressions

Marie-Alice Harel