ImagineFX August 2021 Back Issue

ImagineFX August 2021 is a 100-page digital back issue of the magazine for artists working in fantasy, manga, digital painting, and concept art. This PDF edition is available for instant download after purchase.

The issue brings together workshops, artist interviews, portfolios, and reviews across digital and traditional media. It also includes the editor’s final letter from Claire Howlett, marking a change for the magazine.

Book Overview

ImagineFX August 2021, issue 202, was published by Future Publishing Limited. It features an Artist in Residence interview with Sugarbones, a look at alternative social networks for artists, an artist portfolio from Zeen Chin, and a marine-themed sketchbook from Gretel Lusky.

The issue is designed for readers who want practical guidance and visual inspiration. Its workshops cover fantasy manga, Clip Studio Paint colouring, anime-style scenes in SketchUp, Paint Tool SAI, and watercolour illustration, among other topics.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Artist in Residence: Sugarbones, on illustration and product design.
• A guide to alternative social networks for artists, from Discord to TikTok.
• Artist Portfolio: Zeen Chin, Malaysian illustrator of unusual and unsettling art.
• Sketchbook: Gretel Lusky, with marine-themed artwork.
• Workshops on drawing and painting fantasy manga, colouring in Clip Studio Paint, creating anime-style scenes in SketchUp, and using Paint Tool SAI.
• A watercolour workshop on illustrating Aggretsuko by Anna Sokolova.
• Hardware and book reviews, including concept art from The Mandalorian and human anatomy.

Why This Book Matters

ImagineFX is aimed at artists who want to expand their skills and see how leading illustrators work. Each issue includes step-by-step workshops, annotated artwork, and interviews that offer insight into the making of video games, film, animation, comics, and manga.

This particular issue is also notable as Claire Howlett’s final edition as editor in chief, making it a meaningful part of the magazine’s history.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access after purchase, and the PDF can be read on supported devices and apps.

The Pocketmags app supports iPad and iPhone devices running iOS 15.6 or above, Android 8.0 or above, and Amazon Fire tablets from 2018 onwards. The web reader works with any modern HTML5-compatible browser on PC and Mac.

FAQ

How do I access the issue after buying it? The issue is available instantly after purchase through your Pocketmags account.

Will I receive a physical copy? No. This is a digital-only back issue and no physical copy will be shipped.

Can I read it on my device? Yes. Use the Pocketmags app or web reader on supported iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, PC, or Mac devices.

This back issue is ready to download, so you can start exploring the tutorials and artist features right away.