ImagineFX February 2018 Back Issue

ImagineFX February 2018 is a back issue of the leading digital art magazine, focused on becoming a games artist. This PDF edition offers instant download and includes over two hours of exclusive pro video training from working games artists. Inside, readers will find interviews, workshops, galleries, and reviews devoted to imaginative and video game art.

This digital download gives you immediate access to the full 116-page issue. You can read it on your computer, tablet, phone, or Kindle app after purchase.

ImagineFX February 2018 Book Overview

ImagineFX February 2018, issue 157, is an art and design magazine published by Future Publishing Limited. The issue centres on video game art, with leading art directors and concept artists sharing their techniques and insight on life in the games industry. It includes interviews with Ubisoft art director Raphael Lacoste on Assassin’s Creed Origins and Bungie art director Jesse van Dijk on Destiny 2, plus workshops and features covering character design, sci-fi settings, indie studios, and traditional art.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Interviews with Raphael Lacoste of Ubisoft on Assassin’s Creed Origins and Jesse van Dijk of Bungie on Destiny 2.
• Workshops on designing a video game character, concepting a sci-fi rifle, painting a sci-fi game setting, and creating stylised game artwork in the style of The Long Dark.
• A feature on life at an indie game company, with artists discussing the highs and lows of working in small studios.
• Giorgio Baroni’s sketchbook, with insight into mixing historical ideas with futuristic concepts.
• Traditional art content, including watercolour glazes with Tracy Lewis and plein air painting with Christopher Moeller.
• FXPosé reader galleries, an Artist in Residence visit, and reviews of hardware, training, and books.

Why This Book Matters

This issue captures a key moment in video game art, when major titles such as Assassin’s Creed Origins and Destiny 2 were shaping contemporary fantasy and sci-fi visuals. The techniques and career insights come directly from artists working at major studios, making the issue a practical reference for students, hobbyists, and professionals interested in concept art and digital painting.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. After purchase, the PDF is available instantly and can be read on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. It works with Kindle apps, the Pocketmags app, and other compatible reading applications. The Pocketmags web reader supports any modern HTML5-compatible browser, with Chrome or Firefox recommended on PC and Mac. Digital editions do not include the covermount items or supplements found with printed copies.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase? Your digital file is available immediately after checkout. You can download it or read it from your account on the Pocketmags platform.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital back issue, so no printed magazine or covermount items are included.

What devices are supported? The PDF can be read on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, including Kindle apps and other reading apps. The Pocketmags app supports iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire tablets.

Add this February 2018 back issue to your collection and explore the techniques and insights shared by professional games artists.