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Editor’s letter
to the real cover stars
I’m fascinated by the psychology of book
cover art. I know from my experience of
wandering around book stores that I’m
completely and utterly swayed by my first
visual experience of that book. I’ll
dismiss or grab hold of a tome purely
because of what’s on the front of the
jacket: the colour, style, character.
I’m sure you’re no different. We may think we’re deciding on
which book to buy, but in reality, months of planning and art
direction ensures that we’ve already been hand-picked ourselves.
Which is why it irks me that illustrators are often overlooked when
people talk about successful books. I get annoyed when I read an
article about a title – especially an illustrated book or graphic novel
– and I can only find mention of the author. Unless the author is
very well known, it’s the art that will first grab the reader’s attention.
Luckily, this is something ImagineFX can help address. This issue
we’re focusing on book illustrators. There’s Jonny Duddle’s tales of
reimagining the Harry Potter books (even though he’d never read
them himself!) and Tony DiTerlizzi’s fairy tale of his Spiderwick
Chronicles book series making it to the big screen. We’re also taking
a peek inside Orbit Books, which is currently working on the book
covers of your next reads, and we’ve got top tips on getting into the
industry – leading illustrators are on hand to share their secrets with
you, too. All in all, it’s a veritable page turner of an issue. You won’t
be able to put it down…
Claire Howlett, Editor
claire@imaginefx.com
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News and events
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Suffering for art
Working as an artist may seem
like a profession with few
health risks, but think again.
22
Artist in residence
“My studio’s more like a mad
scientist’s lab,” says book
illustrator Scott M Fischer.
get into
book
illustration
Ten Essential Tips
Your questions
30
Artist Q&A
How to paint wings, smoke,
portraits, drama and more!
Features
See page 8 for the best new art
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Legend:
Tony DiTerlizzi
The Spiderwick Chronicles
artist on his working life so far.
48
Studio Profile
Orbit Books staff talk covers,
collaboration and keeping
ahead of current art trends.
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Sketchbook
Concept artist and illustrator
Fred Augis shares his doodles.
56
Get into book
illustration: ten tips
Art directors and successful
cover artists pass on their
hard-earned industry advice.
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“It’s not easy. But there’s great
satisfaction, fun and wallowing
in image junkie heaven”
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Dave Seeley, on being a book cover illustrator
Q&A: translucent wings
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Software and
Hardware
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Training
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Books
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Reviews
Legend: Tony DiTerlizzi
Q&A: smoke
Q&A: layers of teeth
Regulars
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Editor’s letter
Resources
Letters
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Studio profile: Orbit
Sketchbook: Fred Augis
Artist in residence
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Issue 120
April 2015
Workshops
Advice and techniques
from pro artists…
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Create classic
steampunk art
Justin Gerard uses digital
and traditional media.
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Recreate an
iconic character
Jonny Duddle paints
a Harry Potter cover.
72
Draw and paint
subtle emotions
John Stanko gets the most
out of facial expressions.
76
Mixed media
book cover art
Amanda Sartor illustrates
for a self-published book.
78
Put a fresh spin
on an old tale
Rafael Sarmento turns
Arthurian legends sci-fi.
83
Set up and
customise brushes
Paris Christou creates
SketchBook Pro brushes.
84
Paint a moody
gothic artwork
Rovina Cai combines
traditional and digital.
download resources
66
Turn over the page for
this issue’s art assets
Create classic steampunk art
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Inspiration and advice from
the best traditional artists
100
FXPosé Traditional
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Creative Space
All The Young Nudes: Glasgow.
106
Oils and acrylics
Alex Stone recreates a character.
112
Light up a story
David Palumbo adds drama.
114
First Impressions
We talk to Romas B Kukalis.
114
We visit Glasgow
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Oils & acrylics
Light up a story
Romas B Kukalis
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