ImagineFX November 2019

Welcome to ImagineFX November 2019, the concept art issue of the long-running digital art magazine. This edition focuses on the skills, workflows, and careers behind film and game concept art. The complete issue is available as a digital PDF download for instant access.

Published by Future Publishing Limited and edited by Claire Howlett, this special issue features legendary artist Sparth on the cover and in a major workshop. Inside, readers will also find interviews, sketchbooks, core skills tutorials, and more than 97 minutes of video tutorials from professional artists.

Book Overview

ImagineFX November 2019 is issue 179 of the digital art magazine. The issue centres on concept art, with practical advice from artists working in films and video games. Highlights include Sparth’s workshop and custom brushes, interviews with Donglu Yu and Ian McQue, a sketchbook by Colie Wertz, and a studio visit with Daren Bader.

The 116-page PDF edition also contains workshops on 3D concepting, Krita tools, virtual reality painting in Dreams, and watercolour techniques inspired by Delft Blue ceramics. It is designed for digital artists, illustrators, and anyone interested in concept art as a career.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Sparth demonstrates how he creates the signature look of his concept art using custom brushes.
• Donglu Yu discusses her work on games such as Assassin’s Creed and her approach to mentoring students.
• Ian McQue shares how the boyhood fan of Ralph McQuarrie became a Hollywood concept artist.
• Colie Wertz reveals personal sketches that often begin as Post-it note doodles.
• Alex Jay Brady shows how to kick-start ideas by melting and recrystallising 3D models in 3ds Max.
• Martin Nebelong builds a wizard’s eccentric home in Dreams on PlayStation 4 virtual reality.
• Core Skills columns cover Krita’s tools and pencil shading techniques.

Why This Book Matters

Concept art is one of the most misunderstood fields in art, and this issue addresses that directly. Working artists explain how to get educated, get employed, and get better at the craft. For aspiring concept artists, the November 2019 issue offers clear insight into professional workflows and the creative habits behind long careers.

This edition also captures a moment in digital art education, with lessons from both traditional and digital approaches. The combination of interviews, workshops, and downloadable resources makes it a useful reference for artists at any level.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most PDF reading applications.

FAQ

When will I receive the magazine? Immediately after purchase, the PDF download link is available from your account.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only, so there is no shipping and no physical product.

Can I read this on my tablet or phone? Yes. The PDF can be opened in Kindle apps, tablet readers, desktop software, and mobile reading apps.

Get your copy of ImagineFX November 2019 today and explore the creative skills and career advice inside this concept art special.