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are conventions
a con for artists?
Claire wendling’s
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cover art from
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Terry dodson on why he’s more Than jus
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WORKSHOP
Editor’s letter
to an inspirational issue
It’s always inspiring browsing our FXPosé
galleries of art. I’m forever impressed with
the work on show – they’re arguably the
most important pages in the magazine.
This issue, I was particularly taken with
Daniel Tyka’s comments on page 11. He
reveals how he quit his job in a bank and
then spent 16 hours a day toiling away on
his Wacom tablet, honing his craft to develop the required skills to
be an artist who gets paid for what he creates. I’m sure that’s the
Holy Grail for most of you.
Take a moment to gaze at the art within FXPosé. They’re where
you get to see what your peers are creating and – if you submit your
art – provide a showcase of your art to the world. So, if you haven’t
submitted your art yet, what are you waiting for? See what we need
on page 19 and send your art in today!
A comics issue always brings excitement to the ImagineFX office.
We were chuffed to be working with cover star Stanley Lau again,
because as well as being a great artist, he’s also such a positive force!
If you’re ever at a convention where Stanley is also attending, I urge
you to go and chat with him. He’s really approachable and humble.
Also in this issue, we’ve managed to squeeze in interviews with
no less than three titans of the comic art world. Alex Ross and Terry
Dodson both try to catch your eye with their mix of colourful,
realistic and playful imagery, and Bill Sienkiewicz provides some
wise words in his First Impressions slot on page 114. We really
enjoyed putting this edition together, so we hope you enjoy it, too.
Claire Howlett, Editor
claire@imaginefx.com
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Contents
Your art
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Reader FXPosé
Steampunk trains, cyberpunk
women, claustrophobic offices,
moody suburbias, hobbits,
evil corporations and more.
20
A big con?
Can artists still make money at
conventions, or is artists’ alley
now merely an afterthought?
42
News and events
26
Artists in residence
“Sculpting nerds” Brandon and
Jarrod Shiflett share a studio
with each other and six dogs.
Your questions
34
Artist Q&A
How to paint in chrome,
bubbles, glitter, humanoids,
skies, armour and much more.
42
Legend: Alex Ross
We talk to a comic great who’s
made a name for himself
drawing realistic superheroes.
50
Sketchbook
Comic artist Claire Wendling
reveals a sketchbook full of
the wonders of childhood.
54
The art of
Terry Dodson
The legend who’s drawn the
X-Men, Wonder Woman and
Spider-Man reflects on 22 years
in the comic art industry.
See page 8 for the best new art
35
Features
“Apply realism to something
fantastic and you’ve brought
that thing to life”
50
36
Comic legend Alex Ross on his art style
Q&A: crowd scene
41
Reviews
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Software
Hardware
Training
Books
Editor’s letter
Resources
Letters
Subscriptions
Next month
Sketchbook: Claire Wendling
Q&A: glitter
Q&A: armour
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Regulars
Terry Dodson
Con artists?
Artists in residence
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Workshops
Advice and techniques
from pro artists…
62
Power up your
superhero art
Stanley Lau shares
his four-step process.
67
Core Skills:
SketchBook Pro
Speed up in SketchBook
Pro, with Paris Christou.
68
Make a horror
comic page
Dave Kendall uses Manga
Studio and Photoshop.
72
Colour a crazed
comic character
Dave Wilkins uses
traditional techniques.
76
Comic colour
and light effects
Brush and layer styles are
key, says Mitch Breitweiser.
84
Use pencils in
your comic art
Tula Lotay gives her digital
comic art a real-world feel.
DownloaD resources
62
Turn over the page for
this issue’s art assets
Paint a comic superhero
104
114
Inspiration and advice from
the best traditional artists
100
FXPosé Traditional
104
Creative Space
We speak to London Drawing.
106
Build a maquette
James Gurney creates creatures.
108
Warrior queen
Kev Crossley paints Boudica.
114
First Impressions
Bill Sienkiewicz on his first sale.
We visit London
108
106
Creature maquettes
A rough ’n’ ready style
Bill Sienkiewicz
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