ImagineFX Issue 186

ImagineFX Issue 186 is the May 2020 digital edition of the leading magazine for digital artists. This PDF download gives you instant access to tutorials, interviews, and portfolios from the world of concept art, animation, and illustration.

Inside this issue, top artists share their workflows for painting animation-ready characters, sketching movement, storyboarding, and creating concept art with photobashing. The issue is available as a digital download, so there is no shipping and you can start reading right after purchase.

Book Overview

ImagineFX Issue 186 brings together professional artists and educators to explore character and visual development skills. Features include an interview with Ty Carter about his work on Spies in Disguise, a profile of Cécile Carre, and a studio visit with Danish artist Pernille Ørum in Nairobi.

The magazine also includes workshops by Amanda MacFarlane, Mark Evan Lim, Prem Sai GS, David Paget, and Karla Rodríguez, covering topics such as painting mermaids in Procreate, using Photoshop Layer Comps for storyboards, sketching for animation, and telling stories with watercolours.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How Amanda MacFarlane paints a captivating mermaid using Procreate for animated projects.
• A storyboarding masterclass with Mark Evan Lim using Photoshop Layer Comps.
• Eight ways to sketch for animation, with tips from Prem Sai GS for adding movement and emotion.
• Photobashing techniques in concept art with David Paget using photos of city streets.
• Artist interviews with Ty Carter, Cécile Carre, and artist in residence Pernille Ørum.
• A sketchbook feature with theme park designer Xiao Qing Chen.
• A workshop by Karla Rodríguez on telling a story with traditional and digital tools.

Why This Book Matters

ImagineFX Issue 186 offers practical guidance for artists who want to improve their digital painting and visual storytelling skills. The featured workshops are written by working professionals, making the techniques directly relevant to animation, concept art, and illustration.

The issue also highlights the human side of creative work, including how artists deal with illness and how personal surroundings shape studio practice. For readers interested in character design, storyboarding, and matte painting, this is a useful reference.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you can access the PDF through your account and enjoy it on compatible devices.

The file works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most PDF reading applications. For the best experience, use a device that supports large-format PDFs.

FAQ

How soon can I access the magazine?
Your download is available immediately after purchase, with no waiting time.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No, this is a digital edition only. No physical item will be shipped.

Which devices are supported?
The PDF can be opened on Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and other PDF readers.

Download ImagineFX Issue 186 now and explore professional digital art techniques from leading artists.

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