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Are you waiting for the Ultimate Workshop Collection DVD?

Claire — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:40:25 GMT

*taps microphone* An announcement...

For those of you who have subscribed to get the best subscriber gift ever available from ImagineFX – The Ultimate Workshop Collection DVD...

Apologies, but the delivery has been delayed a little, but they are due in early next week. We will send them on to you as soon as we can! Hope this doesn’t cause too much inconvenience – trust us – it will be worth it!

*For those of you who have no idea of what I'm wittering on about, we're giving away our 50 best workshops on DVD when you subscribe - and you still save over £20.90 a year!

http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/subslandingpages/ifx/xmas09/

50 Most Inspirational Artists

Nomorephotomanipsplz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:59:46 GMT

Before the heat of issue 50 abates, I thought I'd get a few things off my chest. Firstly, I was disappointed that a few of my favourite fantasy artists were omitted from the list of Imaginefx's most inspirational fantasy artists: James Gurney, Bobby Chiu, Paul Bonner, etc. Also, I was shocked that artists Marta Dahlig and Linda Bergkvist were ranked higher on this list than fantasy art legends Brian Froud (who brought the magic to the worlds of the films the Labyrinth and the Dark Crystal through his extroardinary character designs and whose influence impacted the whole contemporary fairy/whimsical art in general) and Todd Lockwood, whose art graces the covers of several of our favourite fantasy books, and James Jean, who created the extraordinary covers for the Fables graphic novel series, and Yoshitaka Amano, who has one of the most original styles I've ever seen. Not to say that Marta and Linda are untalented; their skill with the computer is very well executed through their paintings; they know colour and composition; their women are pretty...but that's pretty much it. When I pick up any magazine or book labeled "fantasy and sci-fi art", I expect to see art more....well, imaginitive...something I've never seen before... If I wanted to see images of photo-realistic, flawless-skinned, busty, barbie-esque women, I would pick up any issue of Vogue or Elle at my local newsstand. I still believe Marta and Linda deserve a place in the top 50 of some list, (maybe the in the top 50 Pinup/Sexy CGI gals)...but for inspirational fantasy/sci-fi art? I'm pretty sure my post is going to spawn a flame war, and if Imaginefx wants to delete my post because I have an opinion of the art one of their major contributors, just remember that little intro to the article in issue 50 "...if you think we've got them all in the wrong order, or if your favourite artist isn't included, please do share your views on our forums".

Subscriber issue 51 out now

BerenN — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:52:00 GMT

Issue 51 should be making its way to subscriber's doors as I type, and there’s plenty of cool content to feast on.

The cover art is from this month’s lead interview artist Dave Dorman, fitting perfectly with this issue’s character design theme.

Inside you’ll have more of the character concept work of Dave, plus the nuts and bolts of Steampunk, the secrets on reworking unfinished art, and a look at the possibilities of ArtRage 3, plus loads more (keep an eye out for full details on the new issue page.)

UK lovelies should be receiving their copies imminently - subscribers in ‘The World’ can expect their copies next week.

Would. You like to. Play. A game?

Tysall — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:12:54 GMT

Delivered fresh off-the-press to the ImagineFX office today - codename: IFX51. Its the usually recycled rain forest of delights you've come to expect from such a quality title, if not just that lil' bit more awesome than the previous 50 issues. [Gulp! Swallows modesty pill].

So to celebrate the time of month newsagents all across the country look forward to, lets play a little game shall we? Instead of spoiling the awe of seeing how the final cover image turned out, lets look at how it started by taking a gander at Dan LuVisi's thumbnails...

And I'd like you to pick the the one you would've gone with, and let us know why, keep in mind that this issues theme is Character Design.

Aaannnnnd........ wait for it. PLAY!
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ImagineFX issue 50

Claire — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:54:29 GMT

Hello!

Arriving on UK subscriber doormats soon is our very special issue 50. Here's the cover art, lovingly crafted by Andrew Jones. You'll notice that it's cover line free. That's because we're bagged this issue, so you won't lose the FREE POSTER that we're giving away... want some Andrew Jones art on your wall? Well, now you can! On the other side of the poster is what you voted to be your favourite ImagineFX cover... Stanley Lau's Pepper!

Also inside is an interview with the near-reclusive Craig Mullins, a special feature on the concept art of District 9, a fantastic workshop from legend James Gurney and our unmissable list of the top 50 most inspirational artists. You'll love it.

You'll find us on UK newsstands from next Tuesday 20 Oct. And in the US, Canada and beyond about three weeks after that date.

Also, on the back cover of the subscriber edition is the winning entry from our subscriber cover competition. I won't give away the winner just yet... you'll see for yourselves soon! We had to pull it from the front cover because the suits wouldn't let us put a fiol treatment on the back cover... (you'll see what I mean when you get the issue).

The free A2 poster. Which side will you choose? Hmm?

Bamboo Pen and Touch

seamanarts — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:17:00 GMT

I just have to say thanks to the IFX mag for advertising the bamboo pen and touch, I just got mine and im like a kid with a new toy.. its so smooooooth and sleek looking.

I was looking at buying a new tablet as Ive almost worn mine away and it was getting a bit scratchy, The pen and touch has so many great features too and im just trying them out.

Any way thanks IFX for the advert and thanks to Wacom for a great little cheap tablet

¿ilustrator name? october 2009 imagine fx

yuen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:18:25 GMT

Hello, i do not speak english

since he is called the ilustador of the front page of October, 2009?

A red-haired girl with cap and a pistol in the hand

Tom Fleming

David7500 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:00:44 GMT

Hey, Imagine FX why bring on Tom Fleming for an interview and possibly a workshop? flemart.com

ImagineFX subscriber cover 49 – Action!

BerenN — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:36:08 GMT

Issue 49’s subscriber issue is sporting the art of fantasy man Michael Whelan (interviewed as this month’s legend within).

As the cover art suggests, this is an action-packed issue, replete with tips and techniques on how to instil your art with action and drama… keep an eye out for the new issue info update, but for now enjoy this beauteous Whelan fantasy scene.

UK subscribers should be receiving their copy imminently - subscribers outside the UK can expect their copies next week.

A friend of IFX needs an artist...

Claire — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:38:30 GMT

Hello,

A friend of ours called Paul Hudson (he works on one of our sister magazines) is on the look out for artistic talent to help him create stuff for the iPhone. We've attached his request below. If it sounds interesting and you think you fit the bill, drop him a line!

//from Paul

Hey!

I spend a lot of time coding for the iPhone, but I have a big problem: I
find it really hard to get artists. I'm happy to pay people however they
want: a flat fee up front is fine, a cut of royalties from Apple is fine, or
if all you want is a big credit in the game for your portfolios then that's
fine too.

What I'm looking for is pretty simple: a pixeler (ie, I want 2D bitmap
graphics rather than 3D or vector art) capable of working at relatively low
resolutions (the iPhone is 320x480). Right now I have a project in mind that
would need space-themed artwork, so if you're good with spaceships and
similar then drop me a line. I have a few other ideas that are currently in
the early stages of coding, and of course I'm also open to new ideas if you
have one.

If you're interested, please email me at paul.hudson@gmail.com. Let me know
what you'd like in terms of money and please attach some sort of sample
space-themed artwork so I can see how much you kick ass.

Paul

Forum Christmas challenge announced!

Roy D Hacksaw — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:21:44 GMT

Hey kids, get yourself over to the Official ImagineFX Challenges thread to see the hot news about the website Christmas challenge!

Yippee!

Image of the day replacemant

Geir — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:01:55 GMT

Just a little suggestion I came to think about now. I see, as we all have, that the image of the day has been replaced with the Android poster. What about instead of having that there for a long time (which I guess it will be) start posting the submissions for the cover competition starting from the top until all of them have been up there?

Artist Q&A special...

Claire — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:53:05 GMT

Hello,

We're thinking of putting together a special Artist Q&A that's for beginners learning new digital art skills...

Post or ponder your questions here, so we can see the sort of things you want answered in your magazine...

Or, if you're shy, email help@imaginefx.com with your questions.

Comics

Claire — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:44:13 GMT

We're having a debate in the office about comics... it's about whether you guys read them.

Obviously you're into creating art of many forms - comics being one of them - but do you buy and read them too?

If so, which ones...

Jobs

solomon01 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:49:28 GMT

I was wondering if the IFX forums could have a spot where artists and employers could post for jobs.
Could be tremendously useful for some of us looking for art related work and commissions.

That's it, just a simple idea. Not even sure if it's been asked already.

renewing subscriptions...

pixini101 — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:57:16 GMT

Sooo there are now 50 issues on my shelf; and there are only three issues left before I have to renew my subscription...

And I got an Email offering me the 'exclusive offer voucher code' which is £12 .93 per quarter direct debit.. for a year that is £51.72.

And as offered in your magazine its £13.60 but you get a free DVD worth £24.99... That's 63p more per quarter but you get a free DVD.

But if I ordered my subscription from here:

http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co.uk/store/displaystore.asp?sid=539

Its £11.68 per quarter or £48 pounds by credit card. The cheapest option.

So how exactly is this any reward for your loyal re-subscribing customers?

How about giving us re-subscribers a proper reward for our loyalty?

He is not the only one with the good brush at his side!

BlackWolfMan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:51:09 GMT

Let me take a wild guess here IFX.........You are inviting Craig Mullins to talk to you about his life and work and the project in wich he is involved in, but there will be no tutorials for us. Something tells me that he will say something that he always repeats when people starting asking him about his art. He always says that people ask him about how he does it and his response will be as usual "go and learn to paint and stop bugging me with your How do you do it" or he will refer to the artist Sargent.

If he doesnt make a tutorial for us, of wich i think so many are craving to get or at least to see, then why bothering with the invitation? I think many have pased the phase of looking upp to that guy, because he just doesnt care. I was one of them. Now after getting some artistic help frome much more professional artists who help out, and from my own artistic development, i came to realise that his help is not so important after all.

This kind of reminded me of George Lopez (yes the comedian) who in one of his shows said that when he was just an growing artist, he ones wanted to shake hand of another big comedian and that one didnt wanted to shake his hand because he was not on the same level as him. Now when he became a star and hade his own standup he desided to deliver a messege to that acter and that was....( no i wont say it, try and find it on youtube or semwhere) I kind of feel the same now giving Craig Mullins my personal thanks but no thaks.

This is what i think you guys at the IFX have done and this is my personal point of view on this guy. He can take this badly if he want, but at the same time he knows that this one doesnt just come frome one person.

...................I think i just made my point.

Poster boaster

Claire — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:26:47 GMT

Hey,

Anyone put their free issue 50 poster up yet?

Which side did you choose? I want to see a photo. Upload them here!

CMS

joeparis — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:19:27 GMT

I admit it...I don't know what it means.

I received my copy of the excellent IFX today and read the review of Poser 8. It has a great new CMS don't you know? You do? Am I now so old and farty that I need all acronyms to be explained?

I Googled and found Content Management System - seems appropriate. Is this such a common phrase in digital arts that it doesn't need explaining just once?

Charles bernard a little slow

Mungo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:11:28 GMT

is it just my computer or do the charles bernard videos seem to slow down so that his voice is a little deeper and slower than it should be?? (and the length of the video increased)

that coupled with his slow teaching method makes for an enthralling art class

dont get me wrong, keep em coming

come on now not this time? I was behaving good!!!

BlackWolfMan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:28:38 GMT

i posted a new post in the Workshops section about something and with the picture and all. Where did you guys moved it? That was about getting help from you with something

Tutorial Supplement?

paganeagle2001 — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:21:37 GMT

I was just wondering if you will be releasing a supplement issue with all the tutorials for drawing human and animal figures.

It would be great to have them all in one place instead of having to go back through all the issues.

All the best.

Richard

Who is this female Zorro?

BlackWolfMan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:07:32 GMT

You guys have a very good artist, Marta Dahlig. She makes such a wonderful tutorials but i'm a bit irritated that she never talks on her tutorials. She is like a female Zorro, does many good works, but no one have ever herd her speak. Cant she give us a tutorial with her own opinion and sugestion.

what else do you guys want?

BlackWolfMan — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:28:06 GMT

So even when i apoligise it is no good for you. You deleat that post two? What else do you want me to say fablegoat, or who ever deleated my post.

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Claire — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:57:05 GMT

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