ImagineFX February 2018

ImagineFX February 2018 is a video game art special from the digital art magazine. This PDF issue is available for instant download and brings together leading artists from the games industry.

Inside, readers meet Ubisoft art director Raphael Lacoste, who discusses Assassin’s Creed Origins, and Bungie art director Jesse van Dijk, who explains the look of Destiny 2’s alien environments.

Book Overview

This issue, number 157, focuses on working in game art. It includes interviews, workshops, and sketchbook features with professional concept artists and art directors. The magazine is written for digital painters, concept artists, and readers interested in the creative process behind video games.

Alongside the main features, the issue covers indie game studios, traditional art, and product reviews. It also contains over two hours of exclusive pro video tutorials.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Raphael Lacoste’s interview on narrative art in Assassin’s Creed Origins
• Jesse van Dijk on art direction for Destiny 2
• Giorgio Baroni’s sketchbook mixing historical and futuristic ideas
• A guide to designing a playable video game character with Devon Cady-Lee
• Workshops on sci-fi rifle design, sci-fi game settings, and stylised game artwork
• Core Skills in ZBrushCore and plein air painting
• Traditional art features, watercolour glazes, and the FXPosé reader gallery

Why This Book Matters

This issue captures a moment in video game art when large studios relied on strong art direction to define immersive worlds. Interviews with Raphael Lacoste and Jesse van Dijk show how personal vision shapes major franchises. The workshops offer practical techniques that readers can apply to their own game art projects.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be opened with suitable reading apps on desktop computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

Kindle apps, tablet readers, and most PDF applications can display this file. No printing service is included.

FAQ

Is access instant? Yes. After purchase, the PDF file is available to download immediately through your account.

Will I receive a physical copy? No. This is a digital issue and no printed magazine will be shipped.

What devices are supported? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps.

This digital issue is ready for your library. Download it and explore the ideas and techniques shared by today’s game artists.