ImagineFX August 2011

Welcome to ImagineFX August 2011, issue 72 of the fantasy and sci-fi digital art magazine. This PDF edition is available for instant download. It focuses on creature design, with practical workshops from professional digital artists.

ImagineFX August 2011: Book Overview

ImagineFX August 2011 is published by Future Publishing Ltd and edited by Claire Howlett. This issue belongs to the Art category and is written in English. It brings together interviews, workshops, portfolios and regular advice columns for digital painters and concept artists.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Bobby Chiu’s cover workshop, The Fine Art of Creature Design, explaining the creative and technical process behind the issue’s cover.
• An interview with Terryl Whitlatch, who designed creatures for Star Wars Episode I, including Jar Jar Binks.
• Matthew Stawicki’s workshop on painting a fantasy steed using photo references.
• Glen Southern’s beginner’s guide to turning a 2D creature into a 3D model in Silo.
• Anna Dittmann’s workshop on crafting a haunting fantasy portrait in Photoshop.
• Artist Q&A; advice covering werewolves, alien skin, feathers, fur and more.
• A look at the month’s video workshops and essential art resources, including animal reference images and fur and scale textures.

Why This Book Matters

Creature design is one of the most recognisable skills in fantasy and sci-fi illustration. This issue explains the creative and technical process behind several professional artworks. Readers can learn from artists with film and game credits, including Terryl Whitlatch, who worked on Star Wars Episode I, and Bobby Chiu, whose last project was Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access after purchase. The PDF can be read with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices and reading apps that support PDF files.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase?
You receive an instant download link after checkout. No physical item is shipped.

Can I read this on my tablet or phone?
Yes, this PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices and most reading apps.

Is this the complete issue?
This is the full PDF edition of ImagineFX August 2011, issue 72, with 116 pages.

Download this issue of ImagineFX and explore the workshops, interviews and galleries at your own pace.