ImagineFX 2026 May Issue 264

ImagineFX is packed to the rafters with an eclectic mixture of in-depth workshops from the world's best fantasy and sci-fi artists, plus galleries and interviews, community news and product reviews. Whether you're a professional artist, an art student or just create art for a hobby, each page of ImagineFX is filled with unrivalled advice from our team of world-famous artists who bring you bespoke, in-depth digital and traditional art workshops, tips and techniques.

Perfect for digital art design

"Each of us has our favourite characters, creatures and worlds that we lose ourselves in, and what better way to celebrate them than putting brush to paper and developing a unique and creative version of them. This issue, we take a look at the ever-popular fan art scene to see how it can not only be fulfilling, but can be put to good use to further your career, expand your audience, or simply boost your skill set. Our news feature examines how you can use fan art to expand your audience, while James Clarke looks at the wider industry to see what pitfalls and opportunities creating fan art can expose. If you’re looking for insight into how you can improve your own fan art, then head over to our training section, where five artists share their tips to help you up your game, putting your own spin on your chosen character reimaginings. Plus, we show you how to use Blender to guide your painting, create serene environments, prep a model for 3D printing and much more."