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PAINT EPIC BATTLES IN TRADITIONAL INK

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

CONJURE MAGIC ILLUSTRATIONS

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

First Impressions

We discover the early influences that inspired the artist

ZBrush for iPad

GAME CHANGER The desktop version of popular 3D sculpting software ZBrush has been redesigned for iPad - and it's brilliant

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

Huion Kamvas Pro 19

TABLET WARS An attractive pen display does an excellent job of balancing price and performance as it sets out to challenge its rivals in the mobile marketplace

DRAGON OFORCEC

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

DUNGEON MASTERS

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

Erik Ly

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

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

Jan Wessbecher

Dominic Carter talks to the visual artist about creating his own comic and why sketchbooks are great for creative experiments

Kyounghwan Kim

The Korean character concept artist speaks to Dominic Carter about staying open to ideas and the value of drawing regularly

Slawek Fedorczuk

Dominic Carter talks to the concept artist about what keeps him motivated and the advantages of using physical sketchbooks.

Raquel M. Varela

Raquel is inspired by magic, fantasy and fairy tales. She loves designing female characters from distant worlds. \"My greatest reference is Loish's art, thanks to her I learned to draw the movement and fluidity I like to convey.\"

Estrela Lourenço

Estrela is a children's book author and illustrator. Her work is influenced by her background in character animation and storyboards for clients such as Cartoon Network, and she channels comic strips like Calvin and Hobbes.

Daria Widermanska

Daria, also known as Anako, has been drawing for as long as she can remember. Inspired by Disney and classic anime, she loves creating new characters and often finds that a single sketch can spark a unique story.

Allen Douglas

Allen has been painting professionally since 1994 for the publishing and gaming industries. Inspired by folklore, he distorts the size, relationships and environments of animals, and calls his paintings 'unusual wildlife'.

Thaddeus Robeck

Thaddeus has been drawing from the moment he could hold a pencil, but it was the 2020 lockdowns that gave him the time to focus on honing his skills.

DRAW FASCINATING SYMBOLIC ARTWORK

Learn how JULIÁN DE LA MOTA creates a composition from his imagination with a focus on crafting figures, volumetric modelling, and light and shadow

First Impressions

The artist talks about his journey into the mythological world

CREATIVE STRENGTH IN COMMUNITY

Co-founder and creative force André Luís talks about the ethos and evolution of Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn

Gigi Murakami

Shock and terror! Step into the world of the American horror manga artist, where her tastes are on full display

The path to the top at a video games company

No cheat codes required Tanya Combrinck finds out exactly what it takes to make the leap from burgeoning student to game-shaping art director

12 TIPS TO DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTERS

Animation artist Brian Weisz gives an inside look at his work, offering insight on drawing exercises, ideation and key principles of design

BUILD ATMOSPHERE IN ILLUSTRATION

Take your art to the next level with Eugenia Vi as she talks through vital techniques for setting a mood in your work

PUSH COLOURS WHILE PAINTING

Richard Lay recommends gradually developing a vibrant palette when creating your next artwork

CREATE EPIC ARTWORK FOR AN RPG COVER

Antonio De Luca shares the key elements that went into crafting an attention-grabbing Gandalf piece

PAINT PORTRAITS WITH URBAN STYLE

Bring a touch of street chic to your artwork as Alvaro Escobar explains his process for creating expressive, stylised portraits

PHOTOBASH FIERCE PROMOTIONAL ART

Lina Sidorova explains the techniques that she used to create a dramatic promo piece for fantasy video game Dragon Nest

DESIGN STYLISED BLENDER WORLDS

Andrés Aponte teaches you how to integrate the free 3D app into your worldbuilding and visual development processes