We had the pleasure of working with Sony Animation's vis-dev artist
@misastein on our epic panoramic front-to-back cover. Misa explains how she created a 3D base in Blender and used this as the foundation for a 2D painting, which merges a god-like character with a fantasy environment.
Inside the issue, acclaimed illustrator
@mattfergusonartist reflects on his 15-year career creating eye-catching movie posters, including Star Wars and Predator Badlands. We also dive into the sketchbooks from Spider-Verse story artist Wynton Redmond, while past Artists in Residence
@actionhankbeard ,
@akreon ,
@constantinesekeris and
@chuck_grieb share what to keep in mind when creating your own creative space.
Our packed tutorial section includes stormy Greek mythology scenes with
@leskinen_art , striking lighting and glow effects in Photoshop with
@jiunnkuo , character workflows inspired by Arcane, retrofuturistic worlds and biomechanical beasts.
In our dedicated 3D Artist section, discover standout work from artists around the world. Shiro Games concept artist
@matthieusarazin explains how he mixes multiple disciplines to create a creature concept, plus there are workflow tips using HDRIs and an interview with VFX artist Pat Imrie.
We've also got studio tours, reader galleries, hardware and brush reviews, and much more.
Thank you to
@yohan_houel , Xie Xufeng, Max Froer,
@alvarojh.0 , Rik R. Ramalho,
@tofusenshi ,
@liangmark ,
@therookiesco , Zhang Huang and all the other artists who have submitted their artwork and insight.
ImagineFX 261 is available now in UK stores and worldwide online. International shops follow soon – head to the link in our bio to grab your print or digital edition today.
