Explore ideas to pay homage to your favourite characters while making sure your own unique style shines through

Concept artist Killian Prevost on how to build matte paintings, from composition to colour

This artist likes to take a reference photo and run with it – changing elements here and there, and having fun in the process

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ImagineFX takes a bigger-picture look at fan art and the challenges and possibilities that it poses for creativity

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