First impressions

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How the the magic of fairy tales inspired this children's book illustrator

By ImagineFX staff Published

Manelle Oliphant tells us about the inspirations for her dreamy watercolour illustrations.

Digital Art
Fantasy character art by Tamara Nederkoorn
“It took over 37 years to discover my own art style”: artist Tamara Nederkoorn on forging her own path

By ImagineFX staff Published

The Dutch artist shares her creative journey.

Art
First impressions, artist Simon Lee holds a model of a creature
'How my life shaped my sculpting': meet Simon Lee, the artist who turns experience into art

By Tanya Combrinck Published

The sculptor charts his journey and how it reflects in his work

Traditional Art
People pulling a sled in the snow towards a sunset
“Work I’d always hoped to get is now coming in, after 40 years in the business”: first impressions with painter Greg Manchess

By Rob Redman Published

Greg tells us how martial arts training helped him learn how to paint, sparking his decades-long career as an artist.

Art
Greg Ruth
"The work is profoundly different" says the artist behind HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 poster campaign

By Ian Dean Published

Illustrator Greg Ruth on his journey to finding a style and a career

Art
First impressions; artist Marie-Alice Harel sits at a drawing desk
First Impressions: freelance illustrator Marie-Alice Harel loves "the freedom" her work offers

By ImagineFX staff Published

First impressions; Marie-Alice on illustrating Peruvian folk tales, Howl's Moving Castle and Neil Gaiman stories

Creative Inspiration
First impressions Adria Alvarado; a woman holds up a paint brush
First impressions: Peruvian artist Adria Alvarado mixes digital and traditional techniques

By Ian Dean Published

Advice from Boris Vallejo inspired her to become an artist.

Digital Art
First impressions; a woman in an art studio
First impressions: concept artist and illustrator Emily Chapman

By Ian Dean Published

A host of creative endeavours led the artist to her craft.

Illustration