ImagineFX Magazine: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Digital Art #80

ImagineFX Magazine issue 80 brings together fantasy and sci-fi digital art inspiration, practical tutorials, and artist profiles in a single 116-page PDF. This digital edition is available for instant download after purchase, so you can start reading right away.

Edited by Claire Howlett, the March 2012 issue features a masterclass on composition by Dan Dos Santos, a cover painting workshop by Aly Fell, and James Gurney’s exploration of Howard Pyle’s legacy.

Book Overview

This issue of ImagineFX is focused on helping digital painters and illustrators improve their work with step-by-step advice from professional artists. It covers composition, texture, color, and traditional pencil skills, along with a gallery of reader-submitted artwork. The magazine also includes artist Q&As; covering perspective, difficult scenes, and other common challenges.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• James Gurney examines the substance and style of Howard Pyle’s art and why it has endured.
• Dan Dos Santos shares composition techniques for framing stronger images.
• Aly Fell demonstrates how he painted the pirate heroine cover for this issue.
• Workshops cover texture blending, painting skin, designing a poster with type, and adding color to a space battle.
• Terese Nielsen offers guidance on getting more from your pencils.
• Artist Q&A; includes accurate perspective, a vertigo-inducing scene, the moon, a spiral staircase, the bitter cold, and more.
• FXPosé reader gallery showcases digital art from contributors including Xi Zhang and RB White.

Why This Book Matters

This issue connects contemporary digital practice with illustration history, especially through its feature on Howard Pyle, an artist cited as an influence by many illustrators.

The tutorials are practical and aimed at working artists who want to strengthen their digital painting skills.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be opened with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard PDF reading applications.

FAQ

How do I receive my digital copy? After purchase, you can download the PDF instantly from your account.

Will a physical magazine be shipped? No, this listing is for a digital PDF download only.

Which devices can open this PDF? You can use Kindle apps, tablets, smartphones, desktop readers, and most PDF software.

Start your download and enjoy this issue of ImagineFX at your own pace.