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In this issue

Interview: Maciej Kuciara
We talk to the award-winning concept designer and director about creative discipline and how he develops his craft.

Sketchbook: Ashley Stegon
We explore the work of this illustrator, who has a particular fondness for animal art.

The Concept Art Awards 2025: Winners
See who came top in their categories.

Artist in Residence: Whitney Travis
This artist has curated a serene haven where imagination and creativity can really flow

JDR

Influenced by films like Requiem for a Dream and directors such as Paul Thomas Anderson, he aims to create images with the same emotional energy and impact.

1 mins

Youyou Wta

Youyou is a self-taught, multi-discipline artist who divides his time between digital illustrations and traditional paintings on city walls.

1 mins

Aleksa Stajsic

Aleksa started out as an architecture student and a barber before moving into illustration. He's inspired by the video game cover artwork that he loved as a kid, as well as art history and modern works.

1 mins

Vorueg

Vorueg is an illustrator and concept artist who has been working with digital tools for six years.

1 mins

Mari Yamazuki

As an illustrator, Mari's work blends the new and the traditional.

1 mins

Renoiz

Renoiz blends anime aesthetics with graffiti energy in order to explore vibrant colour tensions and emotional depth.

1 mins

The Windwalkers: Drakha Village

YEAR CREATED: 2025 MEDIA: Photoshop, Blender

1 mins

Inside the game industry lay-offs

Testing times Tanya Combrinck finds out how five artists working in the video games industry are coping with the current turmoil

5 mins

The Concept Art Awards 2025: Winners

Visionary work Through its annual contest, the Concept Art Association salutes the best emerging talent in conceptual art. Here are this year's winners!

1 mins

A Tribute to Drew Struzan 1947-2025

Movie magic We celebrate the artist whose brushwork led to a golden age in film posters

5 mins

Whitney Travis

Cosy club This artist has curated a serene haven where imagination and creativity can really flow

2 mins

THE ART OF MACIEJ KUCIARA

Dominic Carter talks to the concept designer and director about creative discipline and how he develops his craft

6 mins

USE COLOURS THAT BOOST YOUR ART

Create illustrations with high saturation and strong contrast to catch the eye, with concept artist and illustrator Sora Kim

4 mins

CRAFT A SENSE OF PRESENCE WITH CONTRAST

Kiuyan Ran illustrates a stylish-looking Lady Justice that conveys the god's inner strength

1 mins

PAINT A VERDANT FANTASY SETTING

Richard Lay shares his process for designing a fantastical landscape through the use of various painting techniques

2 mins

SHORTCUT TO SUCCESS

Luis Carrasco reveals how he uses 2D and 3D tools to place the viewer trackside at a futuristic contest

1 mins

DESIGNING A FANTASY TAVERN

Grady Frederick demonstrates a typical process for concepting environments and architecture in the video games industry

4 mins

ART IMITATES BRAZILIAN LIFE

Filipe Pagliuso's anthropomorphic rats have enough visual details to match their backstories

1 mins

Arthur Randolpho

Arthur is an illustrator who has worked across comics, games and books, and aspires to be a character designer for animation projects.

1 mins

Xavier Ortiz

Xavier is a traditional watercolour artist based in Sacramento, California.

1 mins

XPPen Artist 12 3rd

SMART CHOICE Are you looking for a mid-range drawing tablet with some premium specs at an affordable price? Then look no further

4 mins

Huawei MatePad 11.5"S

MATE'S RATES The 2025 version of Huawei's tablet has a beautiful screen and comes with a stylus. But you'll need to be creative to get hold of your fave apps

2 mins

BenQ MA320U

SILVER LININGS This 32-inch, 4K monitor is geared towards Mac users, but is perfect for all creatives

1 mins

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition

SLIMLINE TONIC Ultrathin and ultralight, the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition is a masterclass of a Windows laptop that puts office productivity front and centre

1 mins

Forest Fantasy Illustration in Procreate & Photoshop

NATURE TRAIL If you go down in the woods today... you'll find a brilliant entry-level course from Natalie Andrewson

1 mins

Daniel David Merticariu

Daniel is a 3D character artist with 11 years of experience.

1 mins

Roumen Filipov

Roumen is a 3D artist who works across archviz, animation and games.

1 mins

HOW TO ESTABLISH PAINTERLY LIGHTING

Lighting artist Philémon Caron shares how luminism-inspired techniques can help create atmospheric, painterly 3D environments

5 mins

ATMOSPHERE OVER DETAIL

Rostyslav Zagornov conveys the hi-tech tone of a research facility without cluttering the scene

1 mins

LIGHTING IN 3D APPLICATIONS

Don't be daunted by how to handle key, fill and rim lighting in 3D. It's just like lighting a scene in real life, only better! Mike Griggs explains the three-point setup

2 mins

BUILD A POLYGON SKULL

You can create anything from a few vertices, edges and faces... or rather, a skull, says Ant Ward

1 mins

FIVE MINUTES WITH PEDRO CONTI

The director, production designer and 3D vis-dev artist reveals that music was his first creative outlet...

2 mins

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ImagineFX Magazine Description:

Publisher: Future

Category: Entertainment

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Unlock your artistic imagination and dive into a world of creativity with ImagineFX Magazine. We're excited to introduce you to this publication, your ultimate source for digital and traditional art, digital painting, and creative inspiration.

ImagineFX Magazine, by Future, is not just a magazine; it's your gateway to the vibrant and imaginative world of visual arts.

As you immerse yourself in the pages of ImagineFX, you'll embark on a creative journey filled with exciting content:

* Digital Art Tutorials: Learn from top artists and discover step-by-step tutorials covering digital painting techniques and art creation. 

* Traditional Art Techniques: Explore traditional art methods, including drawing, painting, and illustration, to diversify your skills. 

* Inspiring Artwork: Marvel at awe-inspiring artwork from talented artists and get insights into their creative process. 

* Artist Profiles: Gain insight into the lives and works of renowned artists and their contributions to the art world. 

* Digital Tools and Software: Stay updated with the latest digital tools and software for artists, ensuring you're always at the cutting edge of technology. 

Whether you're a digital artist, traditional artist, or simply looking to expand your creative horizons, ImagineFX Magazine is your key to unlocking your artistic potential. Subscribe now and embark on a visual journey filled with inspiration, techniques, and creative exploration.