2DArtist Issue 048 December 2009 Concept Art Magazine

2DArtist Issue 048 December 2009 is a digital concept art and digital matte painting magazine delivered as a PDF for instant download.

After purchase, you can access the file right away and read it on a suitable device using a PDF reader or Kindle apps.

This issue focuses on interviews, articles, and tutorial content for artists working in digital painting and related techniques.

Book Overview

2DArtist Issue 048 December 2009 presents a collection of editorial features, interviews, and practical tutorials for digital artists.

The contents include a David Smit interview, a sketchbook feature for John U. Abrahamson, and interviews connected to Amanita Design and Machinarium.

Across the issue, the tutorial sections cover using a 3D base for 2D painting, custom brushes for trees, leaves, and branches, and finishing steps within a beginner’s guide to digital painting.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Interview with David Smit (Freelance Concept Artist & Illustrator).
• The Sketchbook of John U. Abrahamson, presented alongside an Amanita Design interview.
• “Using 3D as a Base for 2D Painting” with Serg Souleiman, including a 3D paintover.
• “Custom Brushes: Trees, Leaves & Branches” by Roberto F. Castro.
• “New!! Painting the Undead” (Chapter 1 – Vampire) by Richard Tilbury.
• Beginner’s Guide to Digital Painting by Nykolai Aleksander, focused on Photoshop finishing steps.

Why This Book Matters

This issue is structured around learning through worked examples and ongoing tutorial series.

It brings together concept art and digital painting topics, including environment workflows and custom brush creation.

For readers interested in Photoshop-based digital painting practice, it includes guidance that fits into an end-to-end making process.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This product is a digital download. There is no physical shipping.

You can access the PDF after purchase, and it works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop, mobile, or other reading apps that support PDF files.

No printing is promised or required for use.

FAQ

• Do I get instant access after purchase? Yes. The PDF is available for download after purchase.
• Is there a printed copy? No. This listing provides a digital file only.
• Will it open on my device? It should open using a suitable PDF reader or compatible apps on common devices.

If you’re working on concept art or digital painting workflows, this issue offers a structured set of interviews and tutorials to read and revisit.